Brest will welcome Dunkerque to Stade Francis-Le Ble for their Coupe de France quarterfinal clash on Wednesday, 26 February 2025. View our free Brest vs Dunkerque predictions below.
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Brest vs Dunkerque predictions: Visitors to hold their own
Key stats
- Stade Brestois are currently on a four-match winless run across all competitions.
- In contrast, Dunkerque have won four games in a row.
- Dunkerque have opened the scoring in three consecutive matches.
- Brest did not score in three of their last four games.
Correct score prediction: Brest 0-1 Dunkerque
Dunkerque have won four matches in a row and did not concede a single goal in their last three games. They have been impressive in this competition, knocking out Lille and Auxerre, two Ligue 1 sides that Brest have failed to beat this season.
Not only have Brest failed to win any of their last four matches, but they also did not score in three of them.
Despite being the overwhelming underdogs, we are leaning towards Dunkerque for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brest are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Dunkerque extended their winning streak to four matches with a comfortable 3-0 win against Clermont Foot last weekend. They will contend with an out-of-form Brest for a Coupe de France semifinal spot
This will be Dunkerque’s third clash with a team from the French top flight this season, as they knocked out Lille and Auxerre in previous rounds of this competition.
As it stands, Brest are the expected winners at 1/2 (1.50). Teams with these odds usually have a 66.7% probability of winning.
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Additionally, while Brest failed to score in three of their last four matches, Dunkerque have kept three consecutive clean sheets. On that note, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter in history
Brest and Dunkerque will square off against each other for the first time on Wednesday.
Brest preview: A fair few absentees
Midfielder Roman Faivre picked up an injury last weekend and is expected to be unavailable for this Coupe de France clash alongside injured Jordan Amavi, Jonas Martin and Bradley Locko.
Predicted lineup: Coudert (GK), Bourgault, Coulibaly, Cardinal, Zogbe, Sima, Magnetti, Fernandes, Doumbia, Salah & Balde.
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
Dunkerque preview: A clean bill of health
Coach Luis Castro will be eager to oversee another upset in this competition after his side knocked out Lille in the round of 16. With Dunkerque currently on a four-game winning streak and no new injuries to worry about, confidence should be high going into this contest.
Predicted lineup: Ortola (GK), Georgen, Sangante, Sasso, Abner, Raghouber, Saad, Skytta, Bardeli, Yassine & Courtet.
France Ligue 2 10/05/25
D
Red Star FC 93
1
Dunkerque
1
France Ligue 2 02/05/25
D
Laval
0
Dunkerque
0
France Ligue 2 25/04/25
L
Troyes
1
Dunkerque
0
France Ligue 2 18/04/25
W
Grenoble
0
Dunkerque
2
France Ligue 2 11/04/25
L
Amiens
1
Dunkerque
0
Player to watch: Enzo Bardeli
Enzo Bardeli put in a man-of-the-match performance last weekend, registering a goal and an assist in Dunkerque's 3-0 win over Clermont Foot. The former Lille player leads the team in both goals and assists this season. He will be called upon to provide goals on Wednesday evening.