Brest vs Auxerre Prediction & Betting Tips (4 January)

Beaten by Rennes in a Breton derby 3-1 on the last day then surprised in the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France by the amateur club Avranches N2; 1-1, 5-4 tab, Stade Brestois ended the year 2025 badly. In their misfortune, the Ti-Zefs can be satisfied with having struck a big blow against Strasbourg 1-2 and Monaco 1-0 before faltering at their neighbor Rennes, which allowed them to move away from the red zone. Eric Roy and his players are virtually 11th in Ligue 1, with a cushion of 7 points on the first relegation. Auxerre left the bottom of the ranking before the winter break, thanks to a success against Metz 3-1.

The end of a drought of almost three months for the Icaunais club, which however relapsed immediately after a spectacular match against Lille 3-4. AJA remains in danger at the bottom of the ranking, in the place of virtual barrier with 3 points behind the first non-relegation place. This setback against Lille was followed by another defeat, in the Coupe de France, against Monaco 1-2. 

For Brest, former number 1 goalkeeper Majecki, ill, is uncertain for this resumption match to which suspended central defender Le Cardinal (substitute) will not be invited. Eric Roy must also take into account the absence of the offensive executive Doumbia (4 goals, 2 assists) and the corridor player Dina Ebimbe whom he uses off the bench, both involved with their national team in the African Cup of Nations. Ajorque's return from suspension would have had a special flavor if the center forward piled up the goals like last year. However, he only scored one. Scorer six times in the Championship, Del Castillo is the best Brest player in front of goal this season.

The visitors are diminished in the offensive sector by the absence of the Malian Sinayoko (6 goals) and the Cameroonian Namaso (2 goals), retained by their national team to compete in the CAN. They are the only two Auxerre attackers to have scored in the first part of the season. The versatile El Azzouzi (midfielder or central defender) finishes serving his suspension this weekend. As for the convalescing Owusu (midfielder) and Siwe (central defender), they could miss another game. 

• Summary: Stade Brestois is going head to head with Auxerre starting on 4 Jan 2026 at 16:15 UTC at Stade Francis-Le Ble stadium, Brest city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Jeremy Stinat
• Brest Feedinco Rating: 6.72
• Auxerre Feedinco Rating: 6.70