After dropping points in their respective league fixtures last matchday, Brest and Lyon clash heads at Stade Francis-Le Ble in a bid to secure bragging rights on Sunday, 2 November.
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Brest vs Lyon prediction: PSG to hack past the Pirates
Key stats
- Brest are on a four-match winless streak in the league (D2, L2).
- The Pirates have won just one of their last five Ligue 1 fixtures.
- Lyon are on a three-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.
- Les Gones have collected a victory just once in four away league trips.
Correct score prediction: Brest 0-2 Lyon
Having suffered back-to-back defeats without find the back of the net, Brest return to play on home turf, where they endured a 3-0 battering last time out against PSG. The hosts are one of three teams – all in the relegation zone – to have won just once at home this term.
On the other hand, Lyon lie just two points behind the Ligue 1 top spot. Since losing to Nice three matchdays ago, Paulo Fonseca’s men have gone unbeaten in two, although their recent stumble against newcomers Paris FC could lower morale in the away camp.
The momentum, however, clearly lies with the visitors, who are poised to upset the home faithful at Stade Francis-Le Ble.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hosts turn outsiders
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.2%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Brest have failed to net in three of their last four league matches. However, thanks to their home advantage, they still carry relatively positive odds of 21/10 (3.10). This indicates a 32.2% chance of victory for the hosts.
Lyon have won six of their 10 Ligue 1 games so far, but away form has seen them emerge victorious just twice in five trips this season. Nevertheless, bookmakers have assigned 6/5 (2.20) odds in their favour – signifying a 45.4% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: On equal footing
Brest and Lyon have alternated between wins and losses in their last four H2Hs. They have drawn just once in their last seven meetings, a goalless stalemate in February 2023.
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Brest preview: Almost at full strength
Eric Roy will miss the services of Kamory Doumbia and Remy Labeau.
Predicted lineup: Majecki (GK), Lala, Diaz, Coulibaly, Locko; Tousart, Chotard, Magnetti, Del Castillo, Ajorque & Balde
Last five matches:
- Le Havre 1-0 Brest (Ligue1)
- Brest 0-3 PSG (Ligue 1)
- Lorient 3-3 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Brest 0-0 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- Angers 0-2 Brest (Ligue 1)
Lyon preview: Four missing
Orel Mangala, Ernest Nuamah, Malick Fofana and Abner Vinicius will sit this one out.
Predicted lineup: Greif (GK), Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Tessmann, De Carvalho, Karabec, Tolisso, Moreira & Sulc
Last five matches:
- Paris FC 3-3 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- Lyon 2-1 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
- Lyon 2-1 FC Basel (UEFA Europa League)
- Nice 3-2 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- Lyon 1-2 Toulouse (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Pavel Sulc
Sulc has proven vital in Lyon’s bid to the top of Ligue 1 standings, with five goals to his name already this season, including a crucial brace in the 3-3 draw with Paris FC. He has four goals and one assist in his last four club appearances. Brest will need to keep a close eye on the Czech playmaker.