The Breton derby returns as in-form Brest welcome struggling Nantes to the Stade Francis-Le Blé this Saturday, 4 October, with both sides desperate for maximum points.
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Brest vs Nantes prediction: Pirates to hack past Canaries
Key stats
- Brest are on a two-match winning streak in the league.
- The Pirates have won, lost and drawn their three home matches so far.
- Nantes are without a clean sheet in 19 away league outings.
- The Canaries have won just six of their last 25 Ligue 1 fixtures (D9, L10)
Correct score prediction: Brest 2-1 Nantes
Having won back-to-back league games, against Nice and Angers respectively, Brest will hope to build momentum when they face an opponent they’ve beaten five times in six competitive meetings. Moreover, Eric Roy’s presence in the dugout is an inspirational factor, with the coach never losing a managerial H2H in his career.
On the other hand, Nantes are sulking on the edge of the drop zone, with five winless outings in six Ligue 1 matches this term, although they remain undefeated in consecutive games (D2).
Nevertheless, Brest’s quality might prove too hot to handle for the visitors, who remain winless in five straight away Ligue 1 matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Brest
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Since opening the campaign with four successive winless games, Brest have picked up pace with back-to-back wins. The hosts are favourites to grab a third win in a row now, with odds of 17/20 (1.85) implying a 54% chance of success.
Nantes have won one game all season so far, and their away form remains a cause for concern. Luis Castro’s men stand little chance against the hosts, according to bookmakers, with 3/1 (4.00) odds.
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Most recent H2Hs: Pirates with the upper hand
Brest have won five of their last six H2Hs against Nantes across all competitions (D1), including each of the last three meetings.
France Ligue 1 07/02/25
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Brest
France Cup 15/01/25
Brest
Nantes
France Ligue 1 15/12/24
Brest
Nantes
France Ligue 1 04/05/24
Brest
Nantes
France Ligue 1 17/12/23
Nantes
Brest
Brest preview: Four absentees
Roy misses the services of Mama Balde, Remy Labeau, Lucas Tousart and Justin Bourgault.
Predicted lineup: Majecki (GK), Lala, Chardonnet, Diaz, Locko, Chotard, Magnetti, Del Castillo, Doumbia, Edimbe & Ajorque
Last five matches:
- Angers 0-2 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Brest 4-1 Nice (Ligue 1)
- Brest 1-2 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Lens 3-1 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Toulouse 2-0 Lille (Ligue 1)
Nantes preview: Almost at full strength
Francis Coquelin and Jeremie Lepennant are the only two players ruled out for Nantes.
Predicted lineup: Lopes (GK), Amian, Awaziem, Tati, Lerouk, Hyun-seok, Mwanga, Tabibou, Guirassy, Abline, Lahdo
Last five matches:
- Toulouse 2-2 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- Nantes 2-2 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- Nice 1-0 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- Nantes 1-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- Strasbourg 1-0 Nantes (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Ludovic Ajorque
Since opening the season on a low note, with four consecutive blanks, Ajorque has been in impressive form. He put in a MOTM display against Nice, providing three assists and scoring a goal in a 4-1 victory, before once again firing a blank. Nantes are the perfect opponents for Ajorque to regain his goalscoring form against.