Brest vs Lille Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 16/03/2024, 23:14  by Nella Wagah in Ligue 1 Predictions

Brest will play host to Lille in Ligue 1 as the two sides seek to actualize their Champions League qualification dreams. The two face off on Saturday, separated by four points in the top four. Second placed Brest will be out to bounce back from their first loss in 14 league matches. they went 1-0 down at Lens in their last game, also ending a run of three straight clean sheets. That was also the second time in 17 matches that Brest failed to score. Relegation contenders last season, at 46 points so far, Brest have already surpassed their 2022/23 tally. Eric Roy has done well with the team, and currently they have the joint best defence in the league. Brest have also done well at home, especially in defence. They’ve only lost to PSG there, and conceded only seven times at home. With eight clean sheets in 12 league matches there, Brest ought to be given more respect. Across all competitions, Brest have conceded just a goal in their last eight home matches. They are, however, not the strongest in attack. Their tally of 35 league goals is the lowest in the top four – they scored more than a goal just once in the last seven matches.

Lille will come into this game straight from their Europa League last 16 aggregate triumph over Sturm Graz. The two sides drew 1-1 but Lille advanced 4-1 on aggregate and will be in a good mood for this game. That draw marked a fourth unbeaten outing for them and here they seek a fourth unbeaten game against Brest. They won the reverse fixture 1-0 through Yusuf Yazici’s early goal and will be gunning for a league double here. Having left it late to draw 2-2 with Rennes in their last league game, Lille will want to handle matters earlier this time. This, to them, is a crucial game, as with 42 points, a win could get them into the automatic Champions League qualification slots. To get there will call for improved fortunes in their away matches. They have just one away win in the last six league outings, and that came in their most recent game, against Reims. A notable stat on their away days is that they don’t score a lot. Lille have managed more than a goal in just two of their last 10 away league matches.