Brest vs Nice Prediction 20 September 2025
🔊 Can Brest end their prolonged losing streak at home? In the fifth round of Ligue 1, Eric Roy's team will host a solid mid-table side - Nice. The bookmakers are undecided on a favorite for this clash, leaving it up to us! We'll gladly delve into all the nuances of this match and provide an insightful prediction on its outcome.
Head-to-Head
📊 Nice have shown strong form against Brest in recent years: in their last four encounters, the Eagles have remained unbeaten with two wins and two draws.
Head-to-head statistics Brest - Nice
Stade Brest Team Overview
🔴 Brest had an impressive preseason, securing numerous victories against respectable opponents. This success seemed to overshadow the judgment of the coaching staff (quite surprisingly!) and the team's fans. However, as soon as the official season kicked off, those victories vanished. The only match where the "Reds" managed to secure a point was in the first round against Lille (3-3). Since then, it's been nothing but football darkness and a string of defeats!
⚪ In their last three fixtures, Eric Roy's squad has scored just two goals (one from a penalty) and suffered losses in all encounters. Brest's previous match was at home against Paris FC (1-2). By halftime, they had already conceded twice. Even when playing with a numerical advantage for a while, their ball possession was only 46%. Yes, they had chances to score, but those opportunities need to be converted!
Match Results: Stade Brest
Nice Team Overview
⚫ Nice have yet to secure back-to-back victories in the current league campaign, alternating between successful home fixtures and disappointing away performances. Brest presents an ideal opportunity to break this pattern and claim their first road win. Especially considering that in recent outings, the "Eaglets" have been quite effective offensively, scoring 5 goals in three matches.
🔴 In their last match, Nice hosted a relatively modest side, Nantes. The only goal of the game came early in the first half, securing 3 points for the hosts. Franck Haise's squad dominated throughout: 59% possession, 8 shots on target to 3, and an xG of 2.35. It was a strong performance from Nice, and we're expecting something similar against Brest!
Match Results: Nice
Latest news
Stade Brest
🟥 Brest's first-choice goalkeeper Radosław Majecki will not feature in the match against Nice due to suspension. He received a red card in the game against Lens (Matchday 3).
❌ Balde is sidelined with a thigh injury, ruling him out of the upcoming match. The Guinean forward sustained the injury during the clash with Paris (Matchday 1). Lucas Tousart will also be absent, as he is recovering from an ankle injury.
Nice
🎙 Nice's head coach Franck Haise has analyzed the upcoming match: "We are aware of the possibility of a direct attacking game, and we know the caliber of their holding midfielders. These are players who can adapt quickly. Brest are capable of delivering crosses in certain situations, whether it's with their strong foot or weaker one. We've studied them just like any other team. We understand what we need to respond to in order to win this match."
❌ The participation of two Nice players, Ali Abdi and Mohamed-Ali Cho, in the upcoming match is in doubt. They haven't featured this season, but according to local media, they are physically ready to play.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The match will be officiated by Benoit Bastien. Over the span of 100 matches, he averages 3.86 yellow cards per game, with 24 fouls. In their last 8 matches, Brest have averaged 1.5 yellow cards per game, while Nice have averaged 2.3. Considering the referee's stats and the teams' records, we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
In the last seven encounters between these teams, there's been a pattern where one or both sides failed to score. This season, neither team has been prolific in attack, with just 5 goals each in 4 matches. Given these factors, we recommend considering a bet on both teams to score - no.
🚩 Corner Prediction
The corner stats for the teams are as follows: over the past eight matches, Brest have averaged 5.1 corners per game, while Nice have averaged 7. In three of their last four meetings, Nice covered the (-1.5) corner spread. Considering that the visitors have looked more promising in attack this season, we suggest betting on Nice to win the corner count.
Editor's Prediction
In the first round, many were impressed by Brest's performance against Lille and spoke of the team as a solid mid-table contender in the league. However, just a few weeks later, the enthusiasm around Éric Roy's side has waned considerably. Nice have been showing relatively decent form this season, although their victories have been confined to home turf so far. Perhaps now is the time for them to secure their first away points. We personally believe in this and predict that Nice will win this encounter with a scoreline of 1-0. Considering Brest's current form, we're quite confident that the visitors won't leave this trip empty-handed - we're backing Nice not to lose.
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