Brest will host Le Havre on Sunday as both teams aim to finish the campaign as high as possible in the Ligue 1 table before the international break.
Brest
Brest is riding high heading into this match after a stellar performance against Austria’s RB Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League, where they secured a commanding 4-0 victory on the road. This win marked a historic moment, as they became the first French team to win their maiden away match in the competition since Auxerre in the 1996-97 season.
Head coach Eric Roy hopes to harness this momentum in the league, where they’ve had a less-than-ideal start to the season. Currently sitting in 14th place, their position doesn’t reflect the caliber of a team that finished third last season. Over the weekend, they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Auxerre, marking their fourth loss in the last six games, with only two wins during that stretch.
Le Havre
On the other side, Le Havre has also had a rocky start to the current season, struggling to build on a disappointing last campaign in which they finished just above the relegation playoffs, three points clear. This season, they find themselves once again in a relegation battle, sitting only two points above the drop zone.
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Their recent match against Lille at the Stade Océane was always going to be a challenge, especially considering they hadn’t beaten Lille since February 1996. The 3-0 defeat only added to their woes. Currently low on confidence, Le Havre is looking to end a three-match losing streak in the league.
Key Facts about the match
- Brest is currently enjoying a two-match winning streak at home in Ligue 1.
- Le Havre has struggled defensively, conceding the first goal in their last four matches.
- When playing at home, Brest averages 2.33 goals per game, while Le Havre averages 1 goal per game in away fixtures.
Probable Lineups
- Brest: Bizot, Lala, Le Cardinal, Chardonet, Haidara, Camara, Fernandes, Faivre, Del Castillo, Ajorque, Salah
- Le Havre: Desmas, Nego, Sangante, Kinkoue, Lloris, Pembele, Casimir, Toure, Kechta, Sabbi, Soumare
Head-to-Head (H2H)
In their last 27 meetings, Brest has claimed victory 11 times, while Le Havre has won 5 times, with the remaining 11 matches ending in draws. Brest holds a goal difference advantage of 27-22.
Brest vs Le Havre Prediction
Brest is undoubtedly riding high on confidence following their UEFA Champions League victory earlier in the week and should be well-positioned to overcome Le Havre, a team they have historically dominated in past meetings. Therefore, we anticipate a comfortable home win and recommend supporting them in the full-time market.
