Brest vs Nice Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 French Ligue 1
THE FACTS
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When is Brest vs Nice on and what time does it start? Brest vs Nice will take place on Sunday 4th February, 2024 – 16:05 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Brest vs Nice? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Brest vs Nice on in the UK? TNT Sports have the rights to Ligue 1 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Brest vs Nice
Where can I stream Brest vs Nice in the UK? If Brest vs Nice is televised on TNT Sports, then subscribers can stream the match live on discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
BREST
Former Sunderland player Eric Roy is in charge of a Stade Brest side that begin the 20th match day of the 2023/24 Ligue 1 campaign sitting impressively tucked inside the top three and the UEFA Champions League qualifying spots, remarkably maintaining their tag of being the surprise package in France’s top-flight.
The home team come into this on the back of an excellent 2-2 draw with league leaders and defending champions Paris Saint-Germain last weekend, fighting back from two goals down in that game in Paris. That impressive point came on the back of seven successive victories in all competitions and they are unbeaten in their last ten games.
NICE
The appointment of Francesco Farioli was greeted with surprise and scepticism in the summer but but Nice performed remarkably in the early months of the season to launch themselves as an unlikely title contender. They have dipped in recent times, though, as they fall six points behind PSG at the top-of-the-table ahead of this weekend.
The southerners come into this one on the back of a recent run of form that has consisted of four victories, three defeats and a draw in their last eight Ligue 1 matches. They are one of the lowest scorers in the division with 20 – only six teams have scored fewer. Their 20 games have produced just 31 goals in total.
THE TEAM NEWS
BREST
Stade Brest remain without Kamory Doumbia as he is away with Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations, whilst Jordan Amavi is unavailable due to injury.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Bizot; Lala, Chardonnet, Brassier, Locko; Camara, Lees-Melou, Magnetti; Del Castillo, Mounie, Le Douaron
UNAVAILABLE: Doumbia (International duty), Amavi (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
NICE
Both Hichem Boudaoui and Youcef Atal have returned from the Africa Cup of Nations but Jeremie Boga remains at the tournament with the Ivory Coast.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Bulka; Lotomba, Todibo, Dante, Bard; Sanson, Ndayishimiye, Thuram; Laborde, Guessand, Cho
UNAVAILABLE: Boga (International duty)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Quite remarkably, this match is a clash between two teams that begin February sitting in the top three and is a very surprising bout to strengthen their grip on a UEFA Champions League position. Nice, as mentioned have had just 31 goals in their games so far this season, whilst Eric Roy’s general tactical style in charge of Brest has been reactive and defensive. As a result, a low-scoring encounter with under 3.5 goals appears inevitable for this one.
TIP: UNDER 3.5 GOALS
