With the race for points heating up, two teams in desperate need of a victory meet at the Allianz Riviera, as Brest travel to fellow strugglers Nice on Sunday, 1 February.
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Nice vs Brest prediction: Les Aiglons to plunder the Pirates
Key stats
- Both Brest and Nice have won six matches apiece in 19 Ligue 1 games.
- Nice have conceded the second-highest goals this campaign (36).
- Brest are winless in seven of their nine Ligue 1 away trips (W2).
Correct score prediction: Nice 2-1 Brest
Nice have been underperforming all season, and clearly stand the risk of falling deeper into misery as they lie just seven points off the relegation spots. However, Claude Puel has injected some morale and consistency, with the Eaglets losing only twice in seven previous competitive encounters.
Meanwhile, Brest are struggling to find their feet, with their 2-0 win over Auxerre their only victory in five competitive outings. Eric Roy’s concern now is that of safety from relegation, but having lost four of their last five Ligue 1 trips, there is an air of anxiety surrounding the club.
Backed by the home faithful, Nice should be able to pull one over the line at the Allianz Riviera, where they’re undefeated in three fixtures across all competitions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home favourites
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- AWAY: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nice haven’t kept a clean sheet in 15 matches, and as the second-worst defensive line in Ligue 1, Brest can expect to score a goal or two. However, bookmakers expect the Eaglets to win, with odds of 11/10 (2.10) indicating a 47.6% chance of success.
The Pirates need a victory if they are to keep alive their chances of staying afloat in the top division. However, that is far-fetched according to bookies, who suggest a mere 30.7% win probability rate for the visitors.
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Most recent H2Hs: Can Brest make it two in two?
Brest won the reverse fixture 4-1 – their only victory in five H2Hs. Nice remain unbeaten in the previous four encounters, winning two in the process, including their H2H here by a six-goal margin last season.
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Nice preview: Can they overtake Brest in the standings?
Nice have a huge roster of absentees, including Jonathan Bah, Moise Bombito and Morgan Sanson.
Predicted lineup: Dupe (GK), Clauss, Mendy, Oppong, Abdi, Samed, Vanhoutte, Cho, Sanson, Diop & Wahi
Last five matches:
- Ludogorets 1-0 Nice (UEFA Europa League)
- Nantes 1-4 Nice (Ligue 1)
- Nice 3-1 Go Ahead Eagles (UEFA Europa League)
- Toulouse 5-1 Nice (Ligue 1)
- Nantes 1-1 Nice (3-5 on penalties) (Coupe de France)
Brest preview: Can they increase their lead over Nice?
Eric Roy misses the services of Mama Balde, who is tipped to be the only absentee for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Coudert (GK), Lala, Coulibaly, Chardonnet, Guindo, Magnetti, Chotard, Doumbia, Tousart, Lascary & Ajorque
Last five matches:
- Brest 0-2 Toulouse (Ligue 1)
- Lyon 2-1 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Brest 2-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- Avranches 1-1 Brest (5-4 on penalties) (Coupe de France)
- Rennes 3-1 Brest (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Sofiane Diop
Despite Nice’s underwhelming performances in Ligue 1, Diop has risen through the goalscoring charts, with seven goals to his name so far. One of those strikes for the Morocco international came in Nice’s 4-1 win over Nantes last league matchday.