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Lyon
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Stade Brestois 29 vs Lyon on 8 November at Stade Francis-Le-Blé pits a stuttering home side against a visitor with clearly stronger league credentials. Brest sit 13th in Ligue 1 on nine points, while Lyon are fifth on fourteen and chasing European qualification. Bookmakers make Lyon narrow favourites at around 41%, with Brest at roughly 33% and the draw near 26%.
Brest's form has been inconsistent. They have won two of eight league games and drawn three, averaging 1.75 goals scored but 1.5 conceded, with no clean sheets all season. Home form is a concern, with just one win from four at Francis-Le-Blé. Three absentees, including a player with a broken leg, thin their options further.
Lyon arrive with the league's better defensive profile, conceding under one goal per game and keeping three clean sheets. They have been strong at home but are less convincing on the road, winning one of four away. A 0-2 loss to PSG and a 0-3 Europa League defeat at Hoffenheim show recent wobbles, and a long injury list plus a midweek trip to Real Sociedad adds fatigue risk.
These sides combine for over 3.3 goals per game, and Brest's leaky defence keeps this open. Lyon's superior quality and defensive solidity give them the edge, but the away-day struggles and Brest's draw tendency make this tighter than the table suggests. Our prediction leans Lyon, with the draw a live second option.
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2026/2027 Season
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
Recent head-to-head history favours Lyon slightly. Within the last two years, Lyon won 2-1 on 18 January 2026 and 2-1...
Recent head-to-head history favours Lyon slightly. Within the last two years, Lyon won 2-1 on 18 January 2026 and 2-1 on 2 March 2025, with Brest winning 2-1 at home on 11 January 2025. The most recent Brest home meeting, on 2 November 2025, ended 0-0. Lyon have taken two wins from the four meetings, Brest one, and one draw. Matches have been tight, with three of four decided by a single goal or a stalemate, which supports a close contest again.
Last 15 matches across all competitionsLigue 1 matches highlighted
9 of 15 in Ligue 1
Form Rating
4.7/10
Brest's league form is mixed: two wins, three draws and three defeats from eight. They...
Brest's league form is mixed: two wins, three draws and three defeats from eight. They have scored 14 and conceded 12, with attack the stronger side of the ledger. A 5-1 thrashing of Angers showed their ceiling, but a 1-2 home loss to Nice and a 0-1 defeat to PSG highlight home vulnerability. They have not kept a clean sheet all season, which is a major concern against a Lyon side averaging 1.6 goals. Three players are sidelined, including a long-term broken leg. A 15-day rest period means fresh legs.
9 of 15 in Ligue 1
Form Rating
6.3/10
Lyon have won four of eight league games, drawn two and lost two, scoring 13...
Lyon have won four of eight league games, drawn two and lost two, scoring 13 and conceding just seven. Their defensive record is among the better ones in the division, with three clean sheets. Home form is excellent, but away results have been weaker, with one win, one draw and two defeats on the road. Recent results turned sour with losses to PSG and Hoffenheim, though a 2-1 win over Nice and a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace show their quality. Seven injuries and a Europa League trip to Real Sociedad three days earlier test squad depth.
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Stade Brestois 29 vs Lyon - Match Analysis
Lyon rank fifth with 14 points against Brest's 13th place and nine, and they concede just 0.88 goals per game versus Brest's 1.5. Bookmakers price Lyon at about 41%, reflecting their stronger defence and better overall quality. However, Lyon's away form is modest, so the edge is slim rather than decisive.
Over 2.5 Goals stands out, as these teams average 3.37 combined goals and Brest have no clean sheets this season. Lyon or Draw double chance is a safer option, covering Brest's frequent stalemates. Both Teams to Score is also viable, since Lyon have kept three clean sheets but Brest score in most matches.
Brest are missing three players, including one with a broken leg, but benefit from 15 days of rest. Lyon list seven absentees and play Real Sociedad in the Europa League three days earlier, which could force rotation or tire key starters. That evens the contest and strengthens the case for a draw or upset.
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