The Matchday 11 clash in Ligue 1 between Brest and Lyon will take place on November 2 at the Stade Francis-Le Blé. Brest vs. Lyon: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Brest
The club has suffered two consecutive defeats in the league, both without scoring. First, Eric Roy's side was thrashed 3-0 at home by PSG, followed by a 1-0 away loss to Le Havre. Their winless streak has now extended to four matches (including two draws). The Bretons have gradually slipped down the standings and are ahead of the bottom three only on goal difference.
- In their last 11 Ligue 1 matches, the team has only 2 wins (3 draws and 6 losses).
- At least one team failed to score in 4 of Brest's last 5 league games.
- The club has scored in 7 of their last 9 home games in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Brest (4-4-2)
Radoslaw Majecki – Brendan Chardonnet, Soumaila Coulibaly, Kenny Lala, Daouda Gindo – Joris Chotard, Romain Del Castillo, Hugo Magnetti, Eric Dina Ebimbe – Lucas Tousart, Ludovic Ajorque.
Midfielder Kamory Doumbia is out due to injury.
Lyon
Jorge Maciel's side missed the chance to match PSG on points. In the last round, they drew 3-3 away to Paris FC, despite leading by three goals during the match. As a result, the team is currently fifth, just two points off the top. Interestingly, before the Paris FC match, Lyon had gone 24 league games without a draw.
- Both teams scored in Lyon's last 4 Ligue 1 matches.
- Lyon has conceded at least two goals in 5 of their last 7 away league matches.
- The club has trailed at halftime only once in their last 12 Ligue 1 games (6 wins and 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Lyon (3-5-2)
Dominik Greif – Moussa Niakhaté, Abner, Clinton Mata – Tyler Morton, Adam Karabec, Corentin Tolisso, Mathis De Carvalho, Ainsley Maitland-Niles – Afonso Moreira.
Forward Malik Fofana is out due to injury. Defender Abner will miss the match due to suspension.
Referee
Clément Turpin (France)
Matches – 23 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 70;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 30%.
Brest vs. Lyon: Match Prediction
In this encounter, the teams are fifth in the standings, with the hosts at the bottom and the visitors at the top. Interestingly, just a year ago, the Bretons represented the French league in the Champions League, but now they are fighting for survival. Given the current form of the club, it's unlikely they will secure 3 points against one of the Ligue 1 leaders. Brest has only 2 wins this season, while Lyon has emerged victorious 6 times against their opponents.
It's also worth noting that Brest failed to score in their last two home Ligue 1 matches. With such poor finishing, it will be difficult for them to challenge the visitors, who consistently find the net even on the road – as seen in 19 of their last 20 league matches. Therefore, I predict a confident victory for Lyon in this encounter.
My prediction: Lyon with a handicap (-1)
