Brest vs Auxerre Prediction 4 January 2026
🔊 Can Auxerre climb out of the relegation zone after Matchday 17 in Ligue 1? On Sunday, the "Lake" team travels to Brest, aiming to snatch some points. Both teams suffered defeats in their previous matches, leaving their fans calling for redemption. Bookmakers have pegged the home side as favorites, but is that truly the case? Let's delve into this matchup in more detail and offer an insightful prediction on the outcome.
Head-to-Head
📊 Last season in the French championship, these opponents delivered two high-scoring head-to-head matches, with four and three goals scored respectively. This statistic suggests that the upcoming encounter could also see a high total score.
Head-to-head statistics Brest - Auxerre
Stade Brest Team Overview
🔴 Brest have been inconsistent this season, with their performances fluctuating between highs and lows. At times, they deliver impressive stretches, while other moments are disappointing. Recently, the "Reds" secured three consecutive victories, which allowed them to stabilize in the middle of the standings (currently 11th place). However, they couldn't end 2025 on a high note, suffering an away defeat to Rennes (3-1).
⚪ In their recent match against Rennes, Brest managed to score an early goal, with Mama Baldé finding the net in the 13th minute. However, as often happens, such goals can spur the opposition into action. Rennes responded by pinning Eric Roy's team back and went on to score three goals. Overall, it was evident that Brest lacked stamina and faded towards the end, leading to their defeat.
Match Results: Stade Brest
Auxerre Team Overview
🔵 Auxerre find themselves in a precarious position this season, facing the threat of relegation from the top division if they continue their current form. Currently sitting in 16th place, they are three points away from safety. Christophe Pelissier's side have managed just one victory in their last 12 matches, and that was against the league's bottom club, Metz (3-1).
⚪ In their last outing, Auxerre were involved in a thrilling encounter against Lille, which ended in a 3-4 defeat. The match saw four red cards, including two for Auxerre. Recovering from such a game proved challenging, and Christophe Pelissier's men were knocked out of the Coupe de France shortly after, losing at home to Monaco (1-2).
Match Results: Auxerre
Latest news
Stade Brest
❌ Brest have no injured starters ahead of this match, but there are absentees for other reasons. Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe and Kamory Doumbia have joined their national teams to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations. Julien Le Cardinal will miss out due to suspension after receiving a red card in a recent cup clash against Avranches.
Auxerre
❌ Danny Namaso and Lassine Sinayoko have left for their national teams for the Africa Cup of Nations, meaning they won't be available for Auxerre in the upcoming match. Elisha Owusu (muscle injury) and Telly Sive (knee injury) are doubtful due to injuries. Oussama El Azzouzi will miss the game against Brest due to suspension after receiving a red card in the last round for fighting.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The referee for the upcoming match is Jérémy Stinat. Over his last 100 games, he averages 3.65 yellow cards per match, with 24 fouls. In 16 Ligue 1 matches, Brest average 1.8 yellow cards per game, while Auxerre average 2.3. Both teams have been receiving a fair number of bookings this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards over 3.5.
⚽️ Goal Predictions
Brest's individual total in Ligue 1 stands at an average of 1.3 goals per match, while Auxerre's is 0.9. However, the overall scoring in matches involving these teams is quite high: 3 for the hosts and 2.4 for the visitors. Considering this data, we recommend looking at a bet on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Predictions
In sixteen Ligue 1 matches, Brest average 4.4 corners per game, while Auxerre average 5.1 during the same period. Both teams frequently earn set pieces from the corner and show statistics that are around the league average, so we suggest betting on total corners over 8.5.
Editor's Prediction
Both teams lost in their last Ligue 1 matches and were knocked out of the Coupe de France, so their motivation is off the charts right now. While they don't always excel offensively, their defenses can't be called solid either. Considering the high-scoring nature of their previous head-to-head encounters, we suggest betting on a total match score over 2.5. The predicted outcome is a 2-1 victory for the home side.
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