Brest take on Bayer Leverkusen at the Stade Francis-Le Blé in the Group Stage of the Champions League on Wednesday, 23 October. Read our Champions League predictions for the contest below.
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Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction: Goals anticipated at both ends
Key Stats
- Six of Bayer Leverkusen’s last eight fixtures in all competitions featured goals at both ends.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 70% of Bayer Leverkusen’s last ten competitive fixtures.
- Victor Boniface has notched six goals in his last seven appearances for Bayer Leverkusen.
- Brest found the net twice in three of their last four assignments on home soil.
Correct score prediction: Brest 2-3 Bayer Leverkusen
Both Brest and Bayer Leverkusen won their first two UCL group games in impressive style, so expect a competitive clash between the teams in France. Best hit the net twice in three of their last four home matches, though a brace might not be enough for the plucky hosts to stop free-scoring Leverkusen.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brest priced as outsiders
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 9/20 (1.45) – 69%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Brest have hit the ground running in their first-ever Champions League campaign, though the 11/2 underdogs might find it tough to make it three wins from three when they host tournament dark horses Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have won five and drawn two of their last seven games in all competitions and the 9/20 favourites look like they are starting to recapture last season’s devastating form. View more of our free football tips on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: First ever encounter
Brest and Bayer Leverkusen have never played each other before and Wednesday’s tussle will be their first competitive encounter.
Brest preview: Sima a big miss for hosts
Attacker Abdallah Sima, who has already scored three times in the Champions League this season, is a key absentee for Brest this week. Brest were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Rennes in Ligue 1 at the weekend and they currently occupy 11th place in the division.
Predicted lineup: Bizot (GK), Lala, Chardonnet, Ndiaye, Amavi, Camara, Lees-Melou, Magnetti, Del Castillo, Pereira Lage, Ajorque
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Lille
0
Brest
2
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Montpellier
0
Brest
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
L
Marseille
4
Brest
1
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
Lens
3
Brest
1
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
D
St Etienne
3
Brest
3
Bayer Leverkusen preview: Wirtz should return
Bayer Leverkusen have a fully fit squad and have reported no fresh injury or suspension issues ahead of Wednesday's trip to France. Florian Wirtz is expected to come back into the XI having been named on the bench against Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend.
Predicted lineup: Hradecky (GK), Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie, Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Wirtz, Terrier, Boniface
Germany Bundesliga I 11/05/25
L
Borussia Dortmund
4
Bayer Leverkusen
2
Germany Bundesliga I 04/05/25
D
SC Freiburg
2
Bayer Leverkusen
2
Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
W
Augsburg
0
Bayer Leverkusen
2
Germany Bundesliga I 20/04/25
D
St Pauli
1
Bayer Leverkusen
1
Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25
D
Union Berlin
0
Bayer Leverkusen
0
Player to watch – Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz played just 26 minutes as a substitute in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend, so the wonderkid should be fully rested and raring to go against Brest on Wednesday.
Wirtz has genuine star quality
German international Wirtz scored twice for Leverkusen in their last Champions League away fixture at Feyenoord and the talented 21-year-old has the quality to make a similar impact when Die Werkself visit France to take on Brest this week.