Brest vs Nice Predictions, Picks & Odds – 23/10/2026
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Brest sit seventh on eight points after six matches, their form a mixture of highs and lows with two wins, two defeats, and a draw from their last five outings. The most recent result was emphatic: a 5-1 demolition of Angers that showcased real attacking potency. At Stade Francis-Le Blé, Eric Roy's side carry genuine menace, and their well-rounded tactical structure makes them difficult to break down on home soil.
Nice occupy ninth, level on points with their hosts, and arrive in Brittany searching for consistency. A 2-1 victory over Strasbourg snapped a lengthy winless run in Ligue 1, offering Olivier Pantaloni's men a timely confidence boost. Their recent sequence of two wins, a draw, and two defeats underlines the unpredictability that has defined their campaign. Several long-term absentees remain sidelined, though no fresh injury concerns were reported ahead of the Strasbourg fixture.
Brest's home record underpins the case for a home win at 2.25. Their 4-1 demolition of Nice at Stade Francis-Le Blé in September 2025 illustrates how uncomfortable the Aiglons can look on this ground, and a 5-1 rout of Angers in their most recent league fixture confirms the hosts' attacking potency is very much intact when playing in front of their own supporters.
Nice have shown signs of life after ending a lengthy winless run with a 2-1 victory over Strasbourg, yet consistency remains elusive. Two defeats in their last five outings highlight fragility on the road, and several long-term absentees continue to thin the squad. Brest's well-drilled tactical structure should exploit the visitors' tendency to overload midfield areas, leaving gaps in transition.
The under 2.5 goals line at 2.15 holds little appeal given the explosive recent scorelines involving Brest at home. Both teams to score at 1.57 merits consideration alongside the home win, as Nice have enough quality to find the net at least once. The 1 selection at 2.25 represents the strongest value in this fixture, reflecting Brest's clear territorial advantage at Francis-Le Blé.
Trends to Know about Brest vs Nice
- Brest thrashed Nice 4-1 at home previously
- Brest scored five in last home match
- Nice won just once in last three
Form & Statistics: Brest vs Nice
Brest
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Nice
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Lineups: Brest vs Nice
Brest
Starters
- 1 Egil Selvik
- 2 Kenny Lala
- 3 Gautier Lloris
- 4 Lucas Tousart
- 5 Bradley Locko
- 6 Joris Chotard
- 7 Kamory Doumbia
- 8 Mama Baldé
- 9 Ludovic Ajorque
- 10 Pathé Mboup
Absent
- Brendan Chardonnet (injury)
- Giovani Versini (injury)
- Raphaël Le Guen (injury)
- Romain Cagnon (Shoulder Injury)
- Hugo Magnetti (Hamstring injury)
Nice
Starters
- 1 Yehvann Diouf
- 2 Jonathan Clauss
- 3 Youssouf Ndayishimiye
- 4 Mohamed Abdelmoneim
- 5 Niels Nkounkou
- 6 Axel Witsel
- 7 Gauthier Hein
- 8 Djibril Coulibaly
- 9 Mohamed Amoura
- 10 Elye Wahi
- 11 Sofiane Diop
Absent
- Laurent Abergel (injury)
- Morgan Sanson (injury)
- Antoine Mendy (injury)
- Moïse Bombito (Tibia injury (long-term absentee, ruled out for several months))
- Lumpungu (Leg Injury)
Low confidence
Both sides are expected to line up in a 4-3-3, though neither XI has been confirmed by official sources, with the predicted selections drawn from earlier fixtures and secondary outlets. A degree of caution is warranted before treating either formation as settled.
Should these lineups hold, the midfield contest will be central, with Joris Chotard tasked with controlling tempo for Brest against a Nice side in which Axel Witsel provides the defensive anchor. The symmetry of shape makes individual duels across the pitch all the more decisive.
Brest vs Nice: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Brest vs Nice Match?
What time is Brest vs Nice?
Brest vs Nice kicks off at 19:45 local time on Friday 23 October 2026 at Stade Francis-Le Blé.
Where is Brest vs Nice being played?
This match takes place at Stade Francis-Le Blé in Brest, France.
How Can I Watch Brest vs Nice on TV and Live Stream?
Brest vs Nice will be broadcast on selected beIN Sports channels and available via online streaming platforms.
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