Nice vs Brest prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2022-11-05 14:00.
Despite Nice surrendering a two-goal lead in an entertaining 2-2 draw against Cologne on Thursday, it was still enough to seal progression to the UEFA Europa Conference League knockouts, their first appearance at this stage of a UEFA competition since 2017/18. The tight result made coach Lucien Favre “suffer” in the dug-out, but after the satisfying outcome, Favre now seeks to extend their four-game unbeaten Ligue 1 run (W2, D2) and move up the table.
The tide has turned at Allianz Riviera of late, with Nice picking up four points from their last two home league games after starting with just one from the first four. Facing Brest could prove timely to extend that momentum too, as Nice haven’t lost a home H2H since October 1989 (W4, D3) and have won their last three games against Brest held anywhere.
Brest are coming off a mini-revival themselves with four points across their last two games following a winless eight match run (D2, L6). The first clean sheet of the season picked up in a goalless draw against Reims last weekend could serve as a catalyst for the visitors, who gear up for consecutive games against mid-table sides. Making the most of their momentum could be crucial if they are to clamber out of the bottom-three as ominously, the last time Brest had fewer points after the first 13 games of a top-flight campaign they were relegated in 1979/80.
Given Brest have won 70% of their season points away from home this campaign, caretaker manager Bruno Grougi perhaps won’t mind being on the road, and it’s a potent front line that has held the key to away points for Brest, who have scored in six of their last seven away league games.
Players to watch: Gaëtan Laborde has seen his last two league goals for Nice come in 2-1 results and he has netted five goals in as many career matches against Brest. Matching him for impact could be Brest’s Jérémy Le Douaron, whose last three league goals came in a pair of 3-1 away wins.
Hot stat: Brest have dropped ten points after scoring the match opener this league campaign (W2, D2, L2).