Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Brest vs Nice: Ligue 1 Preview and Prediction.
Brest
Despite initial concerns about managing both domestic and European campaigns, Brest has managed well, currently sitting in 10th place in Ligue 1, just one point off the top five. Their last league match saw them defeat Reims 2-1 away, with both goals scored early in the game, signaling their growing momentum—seven points from their last three matches. They have also performed admirably in the Champions League, collecting seven points from three games to remain competitive among group leaders.
Nice
Nice is eighth in the league, ahead of Brest only on goal difference. They come into this match after a valuable 1-0 win over Monaco, taking advantage of a red card that left their opponents with ten men for the second half. However, Nice has struggled in the Europa League, earning only one point in three matches, putting them in a challenging spot for playoff qualification. Nonetheless, they remain steady in Ligue 1, unbeaten in their last five games, with two wins and three draws.
Probable Lineups
- Brest: Bizot, Aidara, Koulibaly, Chardonnet, Lala, Doumbia, Fernandes, Salah, Faivre, Martin, Balde
- Nice: Bulka, Abdelmonem, Bumbito, Bard, Louches, Rosario, Ndombele, Abdi, Boga, Guessand, Cho
Match Facts
- Brest has lost only once at home this season in all competitions, with four wins and two draws.
- Nice has struggled on the road, with just one win from seven away games across all competitions, alongside two draws and four losses.
- The odds for this match are Brest win – 2.65, Draw – 3.25, Nice win – 2.83.
Head-to-Head
The last two meetings between these teams ended in scoreless draws. Furthermore, none of their last four matches has seen more than one goal.
Prediction
This looks set to be a tight, cautious game, reflected in the balanced odds. With both sides close in the standings, they’re likely to adopt a careful approach, especially given Nice's recent difficulties on the road. I expect a low-scoring game and would suggest betting on under 2.5 goals.
