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Brest could avoid defeat in three consecutive Ligue 1 meetings with Nice as both teams clash at Stade Francis-Le Ble on Friday for the opening fixture eof matchday eight.
The hosts enter the contest three places above the visitors after seven rounds, but with only one point separating the teams, a victory could prove important in establishing some breathing room in the early league standings.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Brest vs. Nice key stats
- Six of Brest’s last seven league goals were scored before half-time.
- Mama Balde has found the net in each of his last four appearances across club and country.
- Over 2.5 goals has landed in each of the last three head-to-head meetings between the sides.
- Nice have lost each of their three league-away outings this season.
Brest vs. Nice preview: Can the hosts exploit visitors' struggles on the road?
Brest vs Nice — Tale of the Tape
| Brest | vs | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | Position | 13th |
| 9 | Points | 8 |
| 13 | Goals For | 6 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 9 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 11th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 18th (A) |
Brest have shown enough attacking promise to remain competitive in the early stages of the season, with their 13 league goals placing them among the more productive sides in the division after seven matches.
Julien Lachuer’s team were unable to turn an early advantage into maximum points against Lille last weekend, but the 1-1 draw extended a campaign in which they have generally avoided defeat, losing just twice in their opening seven league fixtures.
Their home performances remain an area for improvement, however, as Brest have collected only one victory from their last seven league matches at Stade Francis-Le Ble, though they did record an emphatic 5-1 victory over Angers in their most recent game at the ground.
The Pirates can take encouragement from last season’s emphatic 4-1 victory in this very fixture, which offers a reminder of the damage they can inflict when their attacking play clicks against Nice.
Nice, on the other hand, took the lead at Lyon last weekend but eventually lost 2-1, suffering a setback after two consecutive league victories and missing the opportunity to build a stronger run of results.
Their attacking output has been a particular concern, with only six goals scored across their first seven Ligue 1 matches, leaving Pantaloni with work to do if his team are to climb towards the division’s more comfortable positions.
Away from home, Nice have found victories difficult to come by, going seven league trips without a win and losing each of their last three league trips.
There is nevertheless some reason for the visitors to believe they can make the game competitive, as they have collected points in five of their last six league meetings with Brest, although repeating that record will require a more convincing performance than the one they produced at Lyon.
Nice vs. Brest form guide & betting tips
| Brest | vs | Nice |
|---|---|---|
WLLWD |
Form | DLWWL |
| 7 | Points | 7 |
| 10th | Form Table | 12th |
| 9 | Goals For | 6 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 6 |
LLDWD |
Form (All Comps) | DLWWL |
Whispers predicts: Brest 2-1 Nice
Brest look capable of making home advantage count against a Nice side that have struggled to turn promising starts into positive results, and the hosts should create enough chances to get on the scoresheet.
The visitors may still pose a threat, particularly if they can exploit Brest’s defensive uncertainty, so backing both teams to score – Yes at 1.57 (4/7) looks more appealing than relying on a home clean sheet.
Brest to score in the first half at 2.05 (21/20) is also worth considering given their ability to start matches positively, while Mama Balde represents a great option for anytime scorer pick at 3.50 (15/6) after his recent contributions in front of goal
A 2-1 Brest win at 11.00 (10/1) is therefore the predicted scoreline, with the hosts expected to edge a competitive contest in which both sides find the net.
> BTTS – Yes at 1.57 (4/7) | Likelihood: Probable
> Brest over 0.5 first-half goals at 2.05 (21/20) | Likelihood: Possible
> Anytime scorer – Mama Balde at 3.50 (15/6) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score – Brest 2-1 Nice at 11.00 (10/1) | Likelihood: Outsider