Brest vs Lorient Prediction & Betting Tips (7 February)

Defeated in Lyon 2-1 and at home by Toulouse 0-2, Stade Brestois thought it would put an end to its bad patch last weekend on the Nice pitch. While ahead at halftime 0-2, the Ti-Zefs however scuttled in the second half and left the Côte d'Azur with a 2-2 draw. They were relegated to 12th place before the weekend's matches but remain 9 points ahead of the virtual play-off. The SB 29 will nevertheless have to react quickly so as not to have to watch its back at the end of the season.  Undefeated for 11 games, FC Lorient could extend its series on Wednesday against Paris FC, with qualification for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France at stake.

As for their campaign in Ligue 1, the Merlus continued last weekend, against Nantes 2-1, a third victory after those gleaned with character in Monaco 1-3 and Rennes 0-2. 9th in the ranking with already 14 points ahead of the virtual play-off, the outgoing Ligue 2 champion has practically validated his retention, the objective he set at the start of the season. He may even find himself dreaming of qualifying for a European Cup given the 4 lengths that separate him from the top 5. 

The problem lies in defense in Brest. While the second knives Le Cardinal (Saint-Etienne) and Bourgault (Nancy) took up a new challenge this winter, the executive Locko (left side) is out and the central defender Coulibaly (holder), out with an injury in Nice, is uncertain. Further up, Mama Baldé (2 goals in L1) is reaching the end of her convalescence and could return to the group after missing the last 3 matches. Brest top scorer Del Castillo (7 goals in L1) and Doumbia (5 goals, 2 assists in L1) improved their statistics in Nice. They had not yet scored in 2026. Lorient can once again count on the right piston Katseris (3 L1 matches) and the executives Tosin (3 goals in L1) and Yongwa (axial or lateral defender), back on their feet.

However, coach Olivier Pantaloni still has to cope without Faye (starting defender), expected next week at team training, Fadiga and Faye, whose injuries have not yet allowed them to play in Ligue 1. Goalkeeper number 3 Leroy has added his name to the list of withdrawals for the coming weeks. Only one movement took place during the transfer window, the departure of Mvuka on loan to Celtic Glasgow. The Norwegian was barred by Le Bris at the right piston position. Scorer against Nantes, Dieng (8 goals in the last 6 matches) has been one of Lorient's strong men since the end of the year. 

• Summary: Stade Brestois is going head to head with Lorient starting on 7 Feb 2026 at 18:00 UTC at Stade Francis-Le Ble stadium, Brest city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Gael Angoula
• Brest Feedinco Rating: 6.74
• Lorient Feedinco Rating: 6.78