Separated by six points in the Ligue 1 table, Brest and Angers will draw swords to claim bragging rights at the Stade Francis-Le Blé on Sunday, 9 March.
Read our Angers vs Brest prediction and preview to find out.
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Key Stats
- Brest are winless in six straight matches across all competitions (D2, L4).
- They have failed to win their last three games against promoted sides (D1, L2).
- Angers have conceded seven goals in their last two league games.
- Les Scoistes have four wins, draws and losses each in their 12 away games.
Correct score prediction: Brest 1-1 Angers
Brest have seen their push for European qualification dampen after a run of three winless games. Moreover, their French cup exit, at the hands of lower tier Dunkerque, arrives as a massive blow. Now on a two-game losing streak, and with morale low in the home camp, expect Angers to steal a point away from Stade Francis-Le Ble, especially with the visitors on a two-game unbeaten streak away from home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brest with the favourable odds
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
While bookmakers back the Pirates to bounce back from their recent slump, their recent form speaks volumes. They are backed by odds of 3/4 (1.75), suggesting a 57.1% chance of triumph against an Angers side who have conceded a mammoth seven goals across their last two league games.
On a three-game winless run themselves, Alexander Dujeux’s outfit are in desperate need of points to extend their seven-point gap over the relegation zone. This puts them at odds of 12/1 (13.0), indicating a mere 21.7% win probability.
You can find all our predictions for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Brest with the upper hand
Although Angers stole a 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture, it was a rare one. Brest have claimed bragging rights in four of the past five encounters, including a friendly triumph.
France Ligue 1 05/01/25
Angers
Brest
France Cup 06/01/24
Brest
Angers
France Ligue 1 29/01/23
Brest
Angers
France Ligue 1 21/08/22
Angers
Brest
Elite Club Friendlies 20/07/22
Brest
Angers
Brest preview: Mid-table contenders
From the top six to concrete mid-table contenders, Brest have seen their stock plummet. Eric Roy cannot rely upon the services of Bradley Locko, Romain del Castillo, Soumaila Coulibaly, Justin Bourgault, Mama Balde and Ibrahim Salah for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Bizot (GK), Lala, Chardonnet, Ndiaye, Haidara, Magnetti, Fernandes, Camara, Sima, Lage & Ajorque
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
D
St Etienne
3
Brest
3
France Ligue 1 05/04/25
W
Monaco
1
Brest
2
France Ligue 1 30/03/25
W
Toulouse
2
Brest
4
France Ligue 1 16/03/25
D
Reims
0
Brest
0
France Ligue 1 09/03/25
W
Angers
0
Brest
2
Angers preview: Can they make it three straight unbeaten away games?
Angers’ pursuit of a first victory in four games across all competitions will be without the likes of Cedric Houtondji, Esteban Lepaul, Jim Allevinah, Adrien Hunou, Sidiki Cherif, Halid Sabanovic and Haris Belkelba.
Predicted lineup: Fofana (GK), Arcus, Bamba, Lefort, Hanin, Aholou, Belkebla, Ferhat, Abdelli, Melali & Dieng
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
W
Montpellier
0
Angers
2
France Ligue 1 05/04/25
L
PSG
1
Angers
0
France Ligue 1 30/03/25
L
Rennes
3
Angers
0
France Ligue 1 15/03/25
L
Monaco
2
Angers
0
France Ligue 1 09/03/25
L
Brest
2
Angers
0
Player to watch: Ludovic Ajorque
Although he failed to find the back of the net in their defeat to Lyon, Ajorque still possesses the ability to do the damage. The Frenchman netted in six consecutive league games before being dropped against Strasbourg. Expect him to get on the scoresheet.