Rennes vs Brentford Preview - prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly

Both sides continue their preparations for the 2026-27 season.

Rennes continue their pre-season campaign when they host Premier League side Brentford at Roazhon Park on Saturday. The Ligue 1 outfit have enjoyed an encouraging summer schedule. Meanwhile, the Bees are set to play their first pre-season fixture after focusing on physical preparation during the opening weeks of training.

The French side head into the contest unbeaten in their last three pre-season outings. They will be looking to maintain that momentum against Premier League opposition. Brentford, meanwhile, begin a series of friendly fixtures as head coach Keith Andrews continues preparations for the new domestic campaign.

Although the result is secondary at this stage of pre-season, the fixture offers both managers another opportunity to assess their squads before the competitive campaign begins.

Kick-off Details

• Competition: Pre-season Friendly
• Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Time: 2:30 PM IST
• Venue: Roazhon Park, Rennes, France.
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form

Rennes: W-D-W-D-W

Brentford: First pre-season fixture

Players to watch out for

Ludovic Blas (Rennes)

Ludovic Blas remains an attacking force for Rennes. He will be a key player when they face Brentford. The French midfielder ended the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season with 10 goals and nine assists, making him one of the best players in the squad.

His vision, dribbling and ability to create chances from set-pieces make him the person Brentford need to stop.

Igor Thiago (Brentford)

Igor Thiago had an exceptional 2025-26 season, netting 25 goals in total. 22 of those were in the Premier League, which saw him ranked among the most successful forwards in the English top flight. The Brazilian striker’s movement in the box and finishing prowess make him the main attacking threat for Brentford.

Match Facts

• Rennes are unbeaten in their last three pre-season matches heading into this fixture.
• Brentford are playing their first pre-season friendly after spending the opening phase of the summer on physical conditioning.
• The match will be played at Roazhon Park in Rennes.
• The fixture serves as Brentford’s penultimate pre-season game before the start of the 2026-27 Premier League season.

Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: Brentford to win the match – 13/8 with bet365
• Tip 2: Rennes to win the match – 13/10 with bet365
• Tip 3: Match to end in a draw – 5/2 with bet365

Injury & team news

Rennes have fresh injury concerns ahead of the visit of Brentford. Goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson and midfielder Kim Källström both picked up injuries during their previous outing, adding to an already lengthy injury list.

The duo join five first-team players who were already unavailable. It leaves the Ligue 1 side with limited options as they continue their pre-season preparations.

Brentford also head into the friendly with several first-team absentees. Fábio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo have knee injuries, and Yegor Yarmolyuk (undisclosed). Jordan Henderson has an injured wrist, and Sepp van den Berg is also unavailable through injury.

Despite those setbacks, the Bees are still expected to field a competitive squad for their opening pre-season fixture.

Head-to-head stats

These teams have never faced each other; hence, there are no head-to-head records.

Predicted lineups

Rennes

Belazzoug; Reynolds, Ait-Boudlal, Rouault, Nagida; Thomasson; Blas, Szymanski, Camara, Nordin; Lepaul.

Brentford

Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Sangare, Janelt; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Thiago.

Match Prediction

Rennes head into the contest with more match sharpness after already playing several pre-season fixtures. Meanwhile, the Bees begin their summer schedule with this trip to France. The Premier League side should improve as the game progresses, but Rennes’ recent momentum could help them avoid defeat.

Prediction: Rennes 1-1 Brentford.

Telecast Details

This pre-season friendly will not be broadcast on traditional television channels. Instead, live coverage is expected to be available through the clubs’ official digital platforms, including Brentford FC’s official website and the club’s premium streaming services, subject to regional availability.

Fans are advised to check the respective club channels closer to kick-off for confirmed live streaming information.

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