On Friday, February 24, Lille will play Brest at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Ligue 1. In their previous meeting, both teams lost. On Sunday, the hosts fell to Paris Saint-Germain 4-3, ending their run of three consecutive victories in Ligue 1. They overcame a two-goal deficit with goals from Bafode Diakite, Jonathan David, and Jonathan Bamba to take the lead.
In the 87th minute, Kylian Mbappe scored an equalizer, and Lionel Messi scored a last-gasp goal from a perfectly taken free kick. In contrast, Brest has not won in their last four league games and lost to Monaco 2-1 at home on Sunday, their second defeat in a row.
Prediction
This season, Lille has a strong home record, going unbeaten in all competitions since August. In three of their last four league matches against Brest, they have failed to score. This season, Lille has scored in all but one of their Ligue 1 home games.
Prediction: Brest beat Lille 1-1
Head-to-Head
Since 1979, the two teams have competed against each other 35 times. With a lead of 16-8, Lille has been the dominant team.
Despite their superior record against the visitors, the hosts have failed to score in three of their last five matches.
Six of Lille’s last seven matches against Brest at home have resulted in under 2.5 goals. Five clean sheets have been kept by Lille.
Since August, the hosts have not lost at home and have kept four of their last five games scoreless.
Brest has won twice on the road this season, while Lille has lost twice at home.
Brest has failed to score in four of their last five Ligue 1 games played away.
This season, only last-placed Angers (2) has more league wins than the visitors (4).
Team news
After limping off in the 14th minute of Lille’s loss to PSG, Jose Fonte is a big question mark. Leny Yoro, 17, could play in his place if the veteran isn’t cleared to play.
With Bafode Diakite serving a one-match suspension for five yellow cards, Fonseca will also have to make a change at right back. Gabriel Gudmundsson will take his place, even though he prefers to play on the opposite flank.
Given the display of character in the capital, the remaining members of the team may remain the same if no further issues arise with the selection process.
Despite Brest’s strong performance in their 2-1 loss to Monaco, Roy is still expected to tweak his team.
Achraf Dari, who may take the place of Christophe Herelle in the middle of the backline, and Hugo Magnetti are both pushing to be brought back into the midfield.
However, injuries may prevent Franck Honorat and Brendan Chardonnet from participating.
Lineup
Lille:
- Chevalier;
- Gudmundsson, Yoro, Djalo, Weah;
- Andre, And. Gomes;
- Bamba, Ang. Gomes, Cabella; David
Brest:
- Bizot;
- Lala, Dari, Brassier, Duverne;
- Elis, Camara, Lees-Melou, Belkebla, Castillo;
- Douaron
Betting Tips
At least one goal in the first half – Yes, Jonathan David to score or assist at any time – Yes, Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5