Brest vs Nantes prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 15, 2025
One of the matches in the next stage of the French Cup will be played on Wednesday at the "Stade Francis-Le-Blé," where local Brest will host Nantes. I suggest a bet on the goals in this matchup with a good coefficient.
Match Preview
Brest had a rough start to 2025. In their first match on January 4, the team lost 0-2 away to Angers, despite the opponent being in the relegation zone before this victory. In the Champions League, Brest has been showing excellent results, and it seems that the main focus was on this tournament to reach the knockout stage.
This contrast between European success and struggles in the national league is unsurprising. After 17 rounds, the team, coached by Eric Roy, is not even in the top 10, sitting in 11th place, six points clear of the relegation playoff zone. On the weekend, Brest defeated Lyon 2-1 at home. Earlier in the French Cup, Brest beat La Roche 1-0 away.
Nantes continues to struggle with finding the ideal balance in their game. Throughout the season, the team has alternated between defeats and draws, occasionally picking up wins. After 17 matches, the Canaries are in 15th place, ahead of Saint-Étienne in the relegation playoff zone only on goal difference.
In 2025, Nantes has already played two matches, both ending in a draw. The team drew 1-1 away to Lille and 2-2 at home against Monaco on the weekend. Earlier in the French Cup, Nantes defeated JA Drancy 4-0 away.
Probable Lineups
- Brest: Bizot, Lala, Chardonnet, Cardinal, Fernandez, Haïdara, Castillo, Kamara, Magnetti, Sima, Azorck
- Nantes: Lopes, Amian, Castelletto, Zézé, Cozza, Augusto, Lepenant, Gbamin, Thomas, Ablen, Simon
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Brest has won three of the last four encounters against Nantes.
- The "Both teams to score" bet has won in two of the last five meetings.
- The "Total over 2.5" bet has won in two of the last five matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers are favoring the home side, but the odds on Brest's victory are quite favorable at 2.08. I suggest taking a risk and backing Brest to win here.
