Nice vs Brest Prediction 1 February 2026
🔊 Can Nice secure points at home against Brest? These rivals are set to clash on Sunday in the 20th round of the French Championship. The "Eaglets" are aiming to reclaim their former glory following a managerial change and are eager to prove their worth in every match. Brest, on the other hand, have faced some challenges in recent fixtures, but the "Reds" are determined to turn their fortunes around. You'll find an insightful prediction for this intriguing match below.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past 20 years, Brest have never won against Nice on their turf, despite numerous encounters. This fact favors the hosts in the upcoming match.
Head-to-head statistics Nice - Brest
Nice Team Overview
🔴 Nice have found their stride following a managerial change and are now consistently winning across various competitions. Unfortunately, they couldn't turn things around in the Europa League - Claude Puel took the helm of the "Eaglets" a bit too late. Had he arrived a month earlier, they might have clinched a playoff spot, bringing different financial prospects and prestige to the club.
⚫ In Ligue 1, Nice recently drew at home against Strasbourg (1-1). Claude Puel's squad faced a challenging match, having to come from behind after conceding an early goal. Their relentless pressure, with six shots on target and an expected goals (xG) of 1.87, eventually leveled the score. In the 19th round of the French championship, Nice secured a commanding away victory over Nantes (4-1), further boosting the team's confidence.
Match Results: Nice
Stade Brest Team Overview
🔴 Over the past two months, Brest have struggled, surrendering many matches without much resistance. In mid-December, the Reds were knocked out of the Coupe de France, leaving them with just one competition this season-Ligue 1-where things aren't going well. Their slide down the table is affecting the team's morale.
⚪ In their last two fixtures, Brest suffered defeats against Lyon (1-2) and Toulouse (0-2). In each of these encounters, Eric Roy's squad were a shadow of their former selves. While the sending-off against the Lions played a significant role in that match, their passive attacking display at home against the Violets was unjustifiable. The team's scoring has dropped, and positive results have vanished abruptly.
Match Results: Stade Brest
Latest news
Nice
❌ Two players are doubtful for the match due to injuries: Melvin Bard is dealing with a groin issue, and Hicham Boudaoui has yet to fully recover after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations. Definitely unavailable for the team are Mohamed Abdel Monem (knee injury), Youssouf Ndayishimiye (strain), and Moise Bombito (leg injury). Additionally, Abdoulaye Djuma Bah will miss out due to suspension after accumulating too many yellow cards.
Stade Brest
❌ Brest have few absences ahead of this match. Only Mama Baldé, who missed the last two games due to a knee injury, and defender Bradley Locko, who strained his muscles in the 18th round against Lyon, are sidelined. Everyone else is fit and Eric Roy can utilize them as he sees fit.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Stéphanie Frappart. On average, over a span of 100 games, she issues 3.7 yellow cards per match, with 25 fouls committed. In 19 matches in the French league, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Nice average 2.2 per game, while Brest average 1.7. Opponents have not been collecting too many cautions this season, and Stéphanie Frappart is not known for handing out cards in abundance, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 5.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
In the French league, Nice have an individual average of 1.3 goals per match, with Brest matching that at 1.3 as well. The overall scoring in their matches is quite high: 3.2 for the hosts and 2.9 for the visitors. Considering these statistics, we recommend looking at a bet on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Across nineteen Ligue 1 matches, Nice average 4.9 corners per game, while Brest average 4.2 in the same period. Both teams don't frequently earn corner kicks, showing stats slightly below the league average, hence we suggest a bet on total corners under 9.5.
Editor's Prediction
Brest have been struggling in recent rounds, not just in terms of results but also in the quality of their play, with players appearing disjointed on the field. Nice, on the other hand, are experiencing a contrasting situation; with the arrival of a new head coach, the "Eaglets" have found their rhythm and results have followed suit. In the upcoming match, we anticipate a 2-1 victory for Nice and recommend placing a bet on a home team (0) handicap.
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