Brest vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips (11 January)

The end of the year was very good for Stade Brestois, then winning PSV Eindhoven 1-0 in the Champions League, Nantes 4-1 in style in Ligue 1 then La Roche-sur-Yon 1-0 in French Cup. However, the residents of the Francis-Le Blé stadium fell for their first in 2025, during a trip to Angers 2-0 last weekend in the Championship. They occupy 12th place in Ligue 1 with 19 points and are closer to the red zone than to the first qualifying places for a European Cup. Brest must watch its back. Lyon had all the difficulty in the world to win against the red lantern Montpellier 1-0 last weekend for its debut in 2025.

The Rhone residents, however, succeeded in the essential, namely taking three more points by signing a 3rd victory in the last 4 days of Ligue 1. They rank virtually 5th after this result and are getting closer to the podium, from which they are separated by only 2 points. Winner before the winter break at Feignies-Aulnoye 1-2 in the Coupe de France, OL have the opportunity to achieve a third victory in all competitions. 

Several elements could still be missing at Stade Brestois. The side Locko remains out for a long time. The outcome should remain the same for replacement midfielder Martin and central defenders Coulibaly (potential starter) and Le Cardinal (starter). Having returned from the Netherlands where he received treatment, Coulibaly is in the recovery phase like the Lees-Melou executive, still too weak to return to competition. Ajorque is aiming for a 4th goal in Ligue 1 like Sima, who scored a double during the last reception in the Championship.

 The visitors from Lyon join Brittany with their executive full-back Tagliafico, who is returning from suspension, but apparently without the midfielder who has become a substitute Caqueret, who is injured. It should be noted that goalkeeper Lopes (Nantes), sidelined since the start of the season, and striker Orban (Hoffenheim) who played supporting roles left the club at the start of the winter transfer window. After being rested against Montpellier, Cherki (3 goals and 3 assists in Ligue 1) could regain his starting place alongside Lacazette and Fofana. 

• Summary: Stade Brestois is going head to head with Olympique Lyonnais starting on 11 Jan 2025 at 16:00 UTC at Stade Francis-Le Ble stadium, Brest city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Eric Wattellier
• Brest Feedinco Rating: 6.86
• Lyon Feedinco Rating: 6.98