Brest vs Lens Match Preview and Lineups — 24 April 2026
On April 24, 2026, in Matchday 31 of Ligue 1, Brest will host Lens. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Match preview
Brest come into this match in poor form, having gone four Ligue 1 games without a win, with three defeats and one draw, including a 1–1 result against Nantes in their last match. In the standings, they are currently 12th and have no major objectives left, sitting 12 points clear of the relegation zone and 15 points behind the European places.
At home, Brest show average results with 7 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats. Their matches are not particularly high-scoring overall, with 7 of their last 9 games finishing under 2.5 goals.
Lens, on the other hand, come into this match in excellent form. The team recently beat Toulouse twice — first in the league with a comeback from 0–2, and then in the cup semi-final with a convincing 4–1 win to reach the final.
In Ligue 1, Lens are currently 2nd, just one point behind PSG, and remain fully in the title race. Away from home, they have been solid with 7 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats. However, defensively they are not flawless, conceding in five consecutive matches. Their games are consistently high-scoring, with each of their last seven matches going over 2.5 goals.
Head-to-head meetings between these sides favour Lens, who have won the last four matches and scored in eight consecutive games against Brest. At the same time, Brest have also found the net regularly in this fixture, with both teams scoring in 6 of the last 8 encounters. Notably, in the last four matches at Brest’s ground, both teams scored in all four games.
Probable Lineups
- Brest: Coudert, Lala, Chardonnet, Coulibaly, Guindo, Magnetti, Chotard, Ebimbe, Castillo, Labeau-Lascary, Ajorque
- Lens: Risser, Sarr, Masuaku, Ganiou, Udol, Thomasson, Sangaré, Abdulhamid, Saint-Maximin, Thauvin, Edouard
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- In 5 of Lens’ last 6 matches, both teams scored
- Lens have won the last 4 head-to-head meetings
- Lens have scored in 8 consecutive matches vs Brest
- Each of Lens’ last 7 matches has seen over 2.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings, both teams scored
Prediction
Brest approach this match with little pressure, while Lens remain highly motivated in the title race and continue to be involved in open, high-scoring games. Both sides tend to find the net in this matchup, which is supported by recent head-to-head results. Lens are strong going forward but still leave space at the back, while Brest are capable of taking advantage of those moments. Even without major pressure, the hosts usually play freely and create chances. Given the attacking tendencies of both teams and the consistent goal trends in their meetings, this fixture has all the signs of an open and productive game with goals. Recommended bet: Over 2.5 goals — 1.67
