The Matchday 5 clash in Ligue 1 between Brest and Nice will take place on September 20 at the Stade Francis-Le Blé. Brest vs. Nice: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Brest
The Bretons remain one of two teams yet to secure a victory in the current Ligue 1 season. Following the recent international break, the club suffered a home defeat to Paris, a newcomer to the tournament. This loss marked Brest's third consecutive defeat, having collected just 1 point from 4 matches in the current championship. Notably, their defensive play has been weak, with frequent errors resulting in a total of 10 goals conceded – only Lorient has a worse record with 12. In the league standings, Brest sits in 17th place, ahead of only Metz, and that too strictly on additional indicators.
- Brest has won with a (+1.5) handicap in 8 of their last 9 home matches in the championship.
- The team's home scoring streak in this tournament extends to 6 matches.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in Brest's last 6 Ligue 1 matches.
Predicted lineup for Brest (4-2-3-1)
Gregoire Coudert – Bradley Locko, Brendan Chardonnet, Junior Diaz, Kenny Lala – Amidu Makalou, Joris Chotard – Kamory Doumbia, Mama Baldé, Romain Del Castillo – Ludovic Ajorque.
Midfielder Hugo Magnetti's suspension has ended, while first-choice goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki is still serving a ban. Head coach Eric Roy can once again lead the team from the sidelines after his suspension.
Nice
At the start of the new Ligue 1 season, the team lacks consistency, with 2 wins and 2 losses in the first 4 rounds. In their last match, Nice narrowly defeated Nantes (1-0), extending their uncompromising streak in the championship to 9 games (6 wins, 3 losses). As a result, Franck Haise's squad improved their position in Ligue 1, but as European competition participants, they are unlikely to be satisfied with their current 8th place in the table.
- At least one team failed to score in 5 of Nice's last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
- The club has scored in 13 of their last 14 away league matches.
- A minimum of two goals have been scored in Nice's last 12 away games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Nice (3-4-3)
Yevann Diouf – Kodjo Oppong, Juma Ba, Dante – Melvin Bard, Hicham Boudaoui, Charles Vanhautte, Jonathan Clauss – Jeremie Boga, Sofiane Diop, Kevin Omoruyi.
Referee
Benoit Bastien (France)
Matches – 19 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 77;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 42%.
Brest vs. Nice: Match Prediction
Brest has yet to secure a victory in the current championship season, and after the first 4 rounds, they are in the relegation zone alongside similarly struggling Metz. All other Ligue 1 clubs have managed at least one win. The Bretons have failed to win in the league for 5 consecutive games, conceding at least 2 goals in each of these matches, and suffering defeat in 4 of them.
Nice, on the other hand, has avoided defeat in 7 of their last 10 Ligue 1 matches (6 wins, 1 draw). However, this season, the team has already made a couple of slip-ups, and they are now playing catch-up with the leaders. Their chances of closing the gap to the top of the table seem quite good, as in their last 9 encounters with Brest, they have only suffered one defeat. Nice has claimed victory in 6 of these 9 games, with the last 4 matches resulting in clean sheets.
Given the current form of Brest, Nice appears more convincing, but considering their instability, I suggest a safety net. Prediction – Nice with a handicap (0)
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.
