Brest vs Lyon Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Stade Brest have been one of the most chaotic and entertaining teams to watch in France as they now welcome Olympique Lyonnais across to Stade Francis-le Ble.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – beIN Sports
How to watch online: UK – Amazon Prime PPV & Ligue 1 pass / US – beIN Sports Connect
Brest preview: Chaotic Brest
In their ten Ligue 1 matches so far this season, there have been 32 goals in Stade Brest matches, but they are frustrated at the moment with Eric Roy’s recent overperformers having won just two of their ten matches thus far.
The home team come into this one on the back of a slender 1-0 defeat to a steady but still struggling Le Havre side at Stade Oceane in their most recent outing with Arouna Sangante scoring a 73rd minute winner in that game.
Lyon preview: Strong Lyon
Coached by Paulo Fonseca, Olympique Lyonnais have become a bit more serious this season as they sit just outside of the top four but just two points behind league leaders and defending champions Paris Saint-Germain at the top-of-the-table.
Lyon most recently shared a thrilling 3-3 draw with Paris FC at Stade Charlety in the capital city in midweek, with Lyon going 3-0 up before the hour mark before the Parisians launched a remarkable late comeback.
Brest team news: Couple of doubts
Ahead of this weekend, Brest are dealing with a couple of key doubts as key attacking midfielder Kamory Doumbia is a doubt alongside summer signing Remy Labeau.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Majecki; Lala, Chardonnet, Coulibaly, Guindo; Chotard, Tousart, Magnetti; Del Castillo, Ajorque, Dina Ebimbe
Unavailable:
Questionable: Labeau (Injured), Doumbia (Injured)
Lyon team news: Abner suspended
Lyon defender Abner is missing through suspension with the visitors dealing with a few absentees, too, with midfielder Orel Mangala sidelined alongside Ernest Nuamah and Malick Fofana.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Greif; Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Morton, Tessmann; Karabec, Tolisso, Afonso Moreira; Sulc
Unavailable: Abner (Suspended), Mangala (Injured), Nuamah (Injured), Fofana (Injured)
Questionable:
Brest vs Lyon prediction
In the last couple of seasons, Brest have significantly overperformed, which even included UEFA Champions League qualification. The hosts remain entertaining to watch but less effective. They now face a Lyon side that will believe they are maturing a bit and becoming even more effective. It could test their control and lead to a higher scoring encounter but the visitors remain the favourites.
Brest vs Lyon tip: Lyon to win & over 2.5 goals
