Brest vs Nice Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Brest vs Nice Game Preview

Brest host Nice at Stade Francis-Le Blé on Friday in a Ligue 1 matchup between two mid-table sides, and our Brest vs Nice prediction leans toward the hosts in an open game.

Brest sit 10th after a tie at Lille last weekend. Before that they thumped Angers 5-1 at home, which tells you exactly what this attack can do in front of its own crowd.

Nice arrive off a 2-1 loss at Lyon and sit just behind Brest in the standings. Under Olivier Pantaloni, they are still chasing their first road points of the campaign.

Only a point separates the sides, so the winner gets a real lift in the standings. Nice hold the edge in previous meetings, but Brest's attack gives the hosts the stronger hand here.

Brest vs Nice Recent Results

Brest have won 2 of their last 10 games against all opponents, yet the tie at Lille and the rout of Angers point to an attack that is clicking. Few sides create scoring opportunities or pile up shots like this one, and Ludovic Ajorque has gotten a shot on target in 5 of his last 7 Ligue 1 outings.

Nice have also won 2 of their last 10 games against all opponents, and the loss at Lyon snapped back-to-back home wins. They like to play with width, with Clauss pushing on down the right, but finishing remains their weak spot. Elye Wahi leads the line and is the player Brest must keep quiet.

Brest vs Nice Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Brest: Raphael Le Guen (Injured/out), Brendan Chardonnet (Injured/out), Giovani Versini (Doubtful)

Nice: Laurent Abergel (Injured/out), Antoine Mendy (Injured/out), Moise Bombito (Injured/out), Ali Abdi (Doubtful)

Brest

Raphael Le Guen is recovering from surgery on a fractured fibula and isn't expected back until late January. Brendan Chardonnet (calf) misses out again, though he could return in the next week or two, while Giovani Versini remains a doubt. The front four that powers this attack is untouched.

Nice

Laurent Abergel and Antoine Mendy are both recovering from ACL injuries, and Moise Bombito is out after further surgery on his shin, with early November the target for his return. Ali Abdi is a doubt, which hurts given his record against Brest, but Morgan Sanson is back in contention after a knee problem.

Brest vs Nice Predicted Lineup

Brest

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: E. Selvik; K. Lala, G. Lloris, L. Tousart, B. Locko; H. Magnetti, J. Chotard; M. Baldé, K. Doumbia, P. Mboup; L. Ajorque

Nice

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Y. Diouf; Y. Ndayishimiye, X. Mandza, M. Abdelmonem; J. Clauss, H. Boudaoui, A. Witsel, N. Nkounkou; M. Amoura, G. Hein; E. Wahi

Brest vs Nice Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 27+ shots taken in 5 of the last 5 meetings between Nice and Brest in Ligue 1.
• Brest have received 3+ cards in 4 of their last 6 games against Nice in Ligue 1.
• Mama Baldé has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 Ligue 1 appearances.
• Kamory Doumbia has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 7 Ligue 1 appearances.
• Hugo Magnetti has made 4+ tackles in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Nice in Ligue 1.

Brest vs Nice Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a 2-1 Brest win. The hosts are the favorites for good reason: they create scoring opportunities in bulk, win their aerial duels and get the ball forward fast to Ajorque. Nice carry a threat down the right and Wahi gives them a genuine finisher, so a Brest clean sheet looks a stretch, which is why our Brest vs Nice best picks lean toward goals at both ends.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Both teams have seen plenty of goals recently. Our total-goals projection sits above the line, and the recent trends back it up. Brest have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 games against Nice in all competitions. Nice's last 3 Ligue 1 games cleared that line as well.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Brest and Nice are both expected to find the net. Both sides are projected to score more than once on average, and the styles fit. Brest take a lot of shots, while Nice are vulnerable to long-range efforts and through balls, and the visitors' wide play gives them a route to goal at the other end.

Brest vs Nice Same Game Parlay

Our Brest vs Nice Same Game Parlay picks stack two Pathé Mboup shooting props with an Elye Wahi goal and a card for Mohamed Abdelmonem.

Pathé Mboup Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market. The winger has put up 3 or more shots in 6 of his last 7 Ligue 1 outings, and Brest's shot-heavy style keeps feeding him.

Pathé Mboup Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He's found the target at least once in 6 of 7 Ligue 1 games this season, pairing naturally with the first leg.

Elye Wahi in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He's netted against Brest in 4 of his last 5 Ligue 1 appearances versus this opponent, and the Nice attack runs through him.

Mohamed Abdelmonem in the To Be Shown A Card market. The center back picked up a card in 2 of his past 3 outings, and Brest's direct, long-ball approach should give him plenty of physical work.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Brest vs Nice Talking Points

Ludovic Ajorque is the name that jumps off the Brest vs Nice lineups. Pantaloni has flagged the Brest forward as a primary tactical challenge because of his physical hold-up play and the way he brings teammates into the game, and Brest's long-ball, through-the-middle style is built around exactly that. The other worry for Nice is their own mentality. After the defeat at Lyon, Pantaloni addressed his squad's tendency to drop into a passive defensive block. Do that against a side that rates highly on attacking set pieces and takes shots from everywhere, and Brest will make them pay.

Brest vs Nice Predictions FAQs

When is the Brest vs Nice Ligue 1 game?

The game is on Friday, October 23, 2026, with kickoff at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT.

Where is Brest vs Nice being played?

The game is being played at Stade Francis-Le Blé.

Which players are missing for Brest vs Nice?

For Brest, Raphael Le Guen and Brendan Chardonnet are injured and Giovani Versini is doubtful. For Nice, Laurent Abergel, Antoine Mendy and Moise Bombito are injured and Ali Abdi is doubtful.

What is the predicted score for Brest vs Nice?

The predicted score is Brest 2, Nice 1.

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