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Lille return to Ligue 1 action after a difficult European evening, with Davide Ancelotti's side looking to turn their strong domestic performances into another home victory against Brest.
The visitors arrive encouraged by their emphatic win over Angers, which ended a run of consecutive league defeats.
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.
Lille vs. Brest key stats
- Lille have scored the opening goal in five of their six league matches this season.
- Only two of Lille's last seven home league games have featured goals at both ends.
- Brest have won just two of their last 15 Ligue 1 matches.
- Lille have won four of their six league matches this season.
Lille vs Brest preview: Can the Mastiffs' defensive strength deliver another home victory?
Lille vs Brest — Tale of the Tape
| Lille | vs | Brest |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 7th |
| 13 | Points | 8 |
| 9 | Goals For | 12 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 9 |
| 4 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 5th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 5th (A) |
Lille's domestic campaign has been built on a reliable defensive structure, with four clean sheets from their opening six league matches helping them remain firmly in contention despite a demanding start to the season.
Davide Ancelotti's side responded to their surprise defeat against Nice by edging past Le Havre 1-0 over the weekend, leaving them second in the Ligue 1 table, one point behind leaders Monaco.
No side has conceded fewer first-half goals than Lille, who have let in just one this season.
However, their form on the continental front has been a different story, with a 3-0 midweek defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League leaving the Mastiffs beaten in their opening two fixtures of the league phase.
Lille have historically enjoyed playing Brest on home soil, having won three of their last four meetings at the ground..
Brest, by contrast, arrive after delivering one of their most convincing performances of the campaign, dismantling Angers 5-1 to end a difficult spell before the international break.
Julien Lachuer's side had suffered consecutive defeats against Paris Saint-Germain and Auxerre, but their recent victory leaves them on course to secure back-to-back league wins for the first time since March.
Brest have won just one of their last eight away league games, stretching back to last season.
Brest have endured a mixed run in their opening six league matches, winning, drawing and losing two apiece, while scoring 12 goals and conceding nine, suggesting there is still room for improvement at both ends of the pitch.
On the road, Les Pirates have picked up four points from a possible nine, with their only away victory coming against Le Havre, and they will be looking to add another win to their tally this Friday.
Lille vs. Brest form guide & betting tips
| Lille | vs | Brest |
|---|---|---|
DWWLW |
Form | DWLWW |
| 10 | Points | 7 |
| 5th | Form Table | 8th |
| 7 | Goals For | 10 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 7 |
WLWWL |
Form (All Comps) | WLLDW |
Whispers predicts: Lille 2-0 Brest
The hosts' recent 1-0 victory over Le Havre showed that they do not necessarily need a high-scoring performance to secure three points, and a similarly controlled display could put them in a strong position against a Brest side that has conceded nine league goals.
Lille to win at 1.80 (4/5) is an appealing selection, while Lille to score first is also worth considering given the hosts' ability to establish early control, although the price for that market remains to be confirmed.
For those expecting a more cautious contest, both teams to score – No at 2.10 (11/10) offers an attractive alternative, while the 2-0 correct score at 9.50 (17/2) could appeal to bettors looking
> Match result – Lille to win at 1.80 (4/5) | Likelihood: Probable
> Lille to score first – Odds TBD| Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – No at 2.10 (11/10) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: Lille 2-0 Brest – 9.50 (17/2) | Likelihood: Outsdier