

Le Havre and Brest will face off in a crucial Ligue 1 clash on January 26. Here’s a detailed analysis and betting prediction for this intriguing encounter.
Le Havre
Le Havre is enduring a difficult season, sitting second-to-last in the Ligue 1 standings and at serious risk of relegation. They are four points away from safety with half the season remaining.
In their last match, Le Havre managed a respectable 1:1 draw away at Reims, breaking a streak of five consecutive losses. However, the team remains winless in six matches. With their Coupe de France campaign already over, Le Havre must now focus entirely on avoiding relegation. Their biggest challenge is in attack, having scored just 14 goals in 18 games—the worst tally in the league.
Brest
Brest is balancing a challenging season between domestic competition and the Champions League. In Europe, they have already secured a playoff spot, though they recently suffered a 0:2 away defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk during the week.
Domestically, Brest has been competitive, currently sitting ninth in the league and just four points off the top six. In their last Ligue 1 match, they secured a hard-fought 2:1 away victory over Rennes. This marked their third win in four matches, giving them a comfortable cushion above the relegation zone.
Probable Lineups
- Le Havre: Gorgelin, Zouaoui, Lloris, Pembélé, Sanganté, Joujou, N'Diaye, Targallin, Nego, Sabbi, Ayew.
- Brest: Bizot, Zogbé, N'Diaye, Chardonnet, Lala, Magnetti, Fernandes, Camara, Dumbia, Baldé, Ajorque.
Match Facts
- Le Havre has the worst home record in Ligue 1, with 2 wins, 7 losses, and no draws.
- Brest mirrors this on the road, with 2 wins, 7 losses, and no draws in away matches.
- Odds for the match: Le Havre win (P1) – 3.3, Draw (X) – 3.15, Brest win (P2) – 2.38.
Head-to-Head
In their first-round meeting, Brest secured a 2:0 home victory. The match featured two red cards—one for Le Havre early in the second half, followed by a sending-off for Brest 20 minutes later.
Prediction
Brest is a slight favorite heading into this match, though their midweek Champions League commitments could affect their performance. Given the stakes for both sides, this is likely to be a scrappy and low-scoring contest. A bet on under 2.5 total goals seems like a smart choice.