Separated by six places in the Ligue 1 table, Nantes and Brest are set to clash for three points at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Friday, 7 February. Their upcoming encounter comes shortly after Brest edged past Nantes 2-1 in the Coupe de France Round of 32.
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- Antoine Kombouaré’s Nantes are yet to lose a Ligue 1 game in 2025.
- However, their unbeaten streak consists of four straight draws.
- Stade Brestois have already fallen to two league losses since the turn of the year.
- Eric Roy’s men have won each of their last two away Ligue 1 games.
Correct score prediction: Nantes 1-1 Brest
As one of the two Ligue 1 teams unbeaten in 2025, alongside Paris Saint-Germain, Nantes have a fair chance of extending their impressive streak against an inconsistent Brest side who have won back-to-back away league games. Given their contrasting yet balanced form, a draw seems a likely outcome as both teams are expected to neutralise one another.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nantes have the slight edge
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.6%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.25%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.33%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Brest sit higher in the Ligue 1 table, they face a Nantes outfit riding a five-match unbeaten league run. While that streak offers some reassurance, La Maison Jaune remain in a perilous state, needing more than just draws to extend their three-point gap over the relegation zone.
Brest enter the match with odds of 2/1 (3.00), suggesting a 33.33% chance of victory, largely influenced by their recent 5-2 thrashing by PSG.
With such intriguing odds at play, be sure to check out today’s betting tips spread covering key European matchups.
Most recent H2Hs: Brest with the upper hand
The Pirates have dominated recent meetings against Nantes, securing four victories in their last five encounters across all competitions. During this run, Nantes have struggled in front of goal, netting just twice while conceding 10 in the process.
France Cup 15/01/25
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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
France Ligue 1 03/05/23
Brest
Nantes
Nantes preview: Chance to keep up the morale
La Maison Jaune have found the back of the net in all but one of their home league games this campaign. However, their attacking output has dipped following Tino Kadewere’s muscle injury. They also remain without Nathan Zeze, Douglas Augusto and Adel Mahamoud due to ongoing fitness concerns.
Predicted lineup: Lopes (GK), Amian, Sow, Cozza, Castelletto, Chirivella, Lepenant, Coco, Mohamed, Simon & Abline
France Ligue 1 04/04/25
W
Nice
1
Nantes
2
France Ligue 1 30/03/25
L
Le Havre
3
Nantes
2
France Ligue 1 15/03/25
W
Lille
0
Nantes
1
France Ligue 1 09/03/25
L
Strasbourg
1
Nantes
0
France Ligue 1 02/03/25
L
Marseille
2
Nantes
0
Brest preview: Time to bounce back
Following back-to-back defeats to heavyweights PSG and Real Madrid, Brest must capitalise on their Coupe de France victory against Troyes. However, they will have to do without Jonas Martin, Jordan Amavi and Bradley Locko.
Predicted lineup: Bizot (GK), Lala, Ndiaye, Chardonnet, Zogbe, Lees-Melou, Camara, Faivre, Del Castillo, Sima & Ajorque
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
D
St Etienne
3
Brest
3
France Ligue 1 05/04/25
W
Monaco
1
Brest
2
France Ligue 1 30/03/25
W
Toulouse
2
Brest
4
France Ligue 1 16/03/25
D
Reims
0
Brest
0
France Ligue 1 09/03/25
W
Angers
0
Brest
2
Player to watch: Abdallah Sima
After securing Brest’s place in the Coupe de France Round of 16 with a stoppage-time winner against Troyes, the Senegalese forward will look to carry that confidence into this Ligue 1 encounter. With 8 goals and 2 assists across all competitions, Sima is well-positioned to steal the spotlight and make the headlines once again.