Lyon vs Brest Prediction
🔊 Can Lyon extend their winning streak in the league? In the 18th round, the "Lions" are set to face Brest. Both teams secured victories in their previous matches in this tournament and are now eager to build on that success. Lyon are the bookmakers' favorite, especially as they will be playing at home. Let's delve into this match in more detail and make a prediction on its outcome.
Head-to-Head
📊 An intriguing trend emerges in the head-to-head clashes between these rivals: the home team remains unbeaten. This has been the case in the last six encounters between Lyon and Brest.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Olympique Lyon Team Overview
🔵 Lyon have immense potential, yet something consistently hinders them from fully realizing it. On paper, the team is formidable, and the coaching staff is experienced, yet they currently sit only fifth in the French league. Notably, Paulo Fonseca's squad is excelling in the Europa League, where they top their group.
🔴 In their last two Ligue 1 fixtures, the "Lions" secured victories against Le Havre (1-0) and Monaco (3-1). In the French Cup, they advanced to the Round of 16 with an impressive away win over Lille, finishing 2-1. It's worth noting that Lyon have scored two or more goals in four of their last five matches, indicating a rise in their scoring form.
Match Results: Olympique Lyon
Stade Brest Team Overview
🔴 Brest are currently enjoying a strong stretch this season, with the team securing numerous victories and confidently holding a mid-table position in the Ligue 1 standings. Over their last five league matches, the "Reds" have claimed four wins. Such a record is enviable even for top-tier clubs, let alone a mid-table side.
⚪ The only disappointment has been their exit from the Coupe de France, following a defeat in the 1/32 finals to modest Avranches (1-2 in a penalty shootout). In that match, Brest suffered a sending off in the 21st minute, which influenced the outcome. In the previous round of Ligue 1, Eric Roy's squad confidently defeated Auxerre at home (2-0), serving as a good remedy for the frustrating cup loss.
Match Results: Stade Brest
Latest news
Olympique Lyon
❌ Lyon face some absences ahead of their match against Brest. Corentin Tolisso is suspended. Due to various injuries, Rachid Ghezzal (muscle injury), Malik Fofana (ankle injury), and Ernest Nuamah (knee injury) will be missing from the field. Defender Moussa Niakhaté has joined the Senegal national team and will play in the Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend.
Stade Brest
❌ Brest face some lineup challenges ahead of their clash with Lyon. Julien Le Cardinal will miss the match due to suspension after receiving a red card in the Coupe de France game against Avranches. Additionally, there are doubts over the participation of one of Brest's key defenders, Kenny Lala, who is dealing with an injury.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Romain Lissorgue. On average, over a span of 100 matches, he issues 3.84 yellow cards per game, with 28 fouls. In 17 Ligue 1 matches, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Lyon average 2.2 per game, while Brest average 1.8. The opponents have been receiving a relatively low number of cautions this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Lyon's individual total in Ligue 1 averages 1.5 goals per match, while Brest's stands at 1.4. The goal tally in matches involving our teams is as follows: the hosts average 2.5, and the visitors 2.9. Considering these statistics, we recommend considering a bet on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Over seventeen matches in the French championship, Lyon have averaged 6.2 corners per game, while Brest have averaged 4.5 during the same period. Given that Paulo Fonseca's side will be playing on home turf, we suggest placing a bet on Lyon to win the corner count.
Editor's Prediction
Both teams are enjoying a successful stretch this season, racking up numerous victories and delighting their fans with plenty of goals, especially in recent matches. We anticipate an open game with plenty of scoring opportunities and goals in this clash. Considering recent statistics, we suggest betting on over 2.5 total goals. We believe Lyon will secure a victory with a scoreline of 3-1 in the upcoming match.
Betting Tips: Olympique Lyon - Stade Brest
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