Separated by seven points in the Ligue 1 table, Brest and Auxerre are set to clash for bragging rights at the Stade Francis-Le Ble on Friday, 14 February.
The visitors will benefit from two extra days of preparation after Brest recently faced Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League.
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Brest vs Auxerre prediction: The hosts to emerge triumphant
Key Stats
- Brest have won four of their last five Ligue 1 matches.
- Eric Roy’s men are unbeaten in five home H2Hs against Auxerre.
- Auxerre have won none of their last nine league games.
- The visitors sit on the edge of the top half of the table.
Correct score prediction: Brest 3-1 Auxerre
Brest have reignited their race for European qualification, winning four of their last five league outings. Although they may not be as well-rested as their opponents, they have a solid opportunity to secure back-to-back league wins.
Meanwhile, Auxerre remain winless since early December, making them one of only two teams across Europe’s top five leagues, alongside Reims, without a victory in that period. Closing their seven-point deficit to Brest seems like a tough challenge.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brest the clear favourites
- HOME: 11/10 (2.1) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.4) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.0) – 7.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Pirates are expected to bounce back from their poor UCL performance against PSG, and are strong favourites to beat the visitors. They are backed by odds of 11/10 (2.1), suggesting a 47.6% chance of landing a triumph against an Auxerre side who have tasted defeat on eight occasions away from home this campaign.
Auxerre are in dire need of inspiration, with only Montpellier and Saint-Etienne possessing inferior Ligue 1 away records than Christophe Pelissier’s side this term. This puts them at odds of 12/1 (13.0), indicating a mere 7.7% win probability.
You can find all our predictions for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Brest time for resurgence
Brest fell to an uncommon 3-0 defeat in the reverse fixture, but have emerged unbeaten from four of their last five H2Hs (W3). Having never suffered consecutive defeats against Auxerre in 25 top-flight H2Hs, one can expect Brest to get back to winning ways.
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Brest preview: Top-six in sights
With one foot out of the Champions League, one of Brest’s two aims this season – along with Coupe de France – is grabbing a top six Ligue 1 spot. However, they will be without Jonas Martin, Romain del Castillo, Jordan Amavi and Bradley Locko.
Predicted lineup: Bizot (GK), Lala, Ndiaye, Chardonnet, Haidara, Lees-Melou, Camara, Magnetti, Faivre, Sima & Ajorque
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Lille
0
Brest
2
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Montpellier
0
Brest
1
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Marseille
4
Brest
1
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Lens
3
Brest
1
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St Etienne
3
Brest
3
Auxerre preview: Dismal form
Auxerre’s pursuit of a first victory in 11 games across all competitions will be without the likes of Paul Joly, Lasso Coulibaly and Nathan Buayi-Kiala.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Osho, Jubal, Diomande, Hoever, Owusu, Massengo, Mensah, Junior Traore, Perrin, Aye
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Nantes
1
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1
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Le Havre
2
Auxerre
1
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Lens
0
Auxerre
4
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Lille
3
Auxerre
1
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Lyon
3
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Player to Watch: Ludovic Ajorque
Having netted in each of Brest’s last five league outings, Ajorque could be firing all cylinders again against Auxerre. He is also joint-seventh in the Ligue 1 goalscoring charts with nine goals.