Brest vs Lyon
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Stade Brestois 29 vs. Olympique Lyonnais: A mouth-watering encounter is on the cards as Stade Brestois 29 welcome Olympique Lyonnais for a Week 17 Ligue 1 match. The match will take place in Brest at Stade Francis-Le Blé and is scheduled for 7:00 PM EAT. The teams are determined to win as they look to move up the league table. Below is a detailed preview, H2H analysis, and what fans can expect from this mouth-watering match.
Match Overview
- Teams: Stade Brestois 29 vs. Olympique Lyonnais
- Date & Time: January 11, 2025, 7:00 PM EAT
- Venue: Stade Francis-Le Blé, Brest, France
- Weather: 9°C, partly cloudy
- Broadcast: Available live on beIN Sports and ESPN
Head-to-Head Stats (H2H)
Previous matches between Brest and Lyon have seen a mix of closely contested games and one-sided domination by Lyon. Here are some important stats: .
- Total Matches Played: 23
- Lyon Wins: 12
- Brest Wins: 6
- Draws: 5
- Recent H2H Record:
- April 2024: Lyon 4-3 Brest
- January 2024: Brest 1-0 Lyon
- October 2023: Lyon 1-0 Brest
- Goals Scored (Last 5 Matches):
- Lyon: 11 goals
- Brest: 6 goals
- Current Form:
- Brest: 2 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw (last 5 games)
- Lyon: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss (last 5 games)
Key Players to Watch
Stade Brestois
- Steve Mounié: Known for his aerial dominance, Mounié scored a decisive header in their last H2H victory against Lyon.
- Romain Del Castillo: The creative midfielder will be vital in Brest's attack.
Olympique Lyonnais
- Alexandre Lacazette: Captain and leading goal-scorer, Lacazette is Lyon's attacking fulcrum.
- Corentin Tolisso: A dynamic midfielder, he dictates the pace and opens up space for Lyon.
Team News and Lineups
Brest Probable XI (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Marco Bizot
Defenders: Kenny Lala, Brendan Chardonnet, Lilian Brassier, Bradley Locko
Midfielders: Hugo Magnetti, Haris Belkebla, Franck Honorat
Attackers: Romain Del Castillo, Steve Mounié, Jeremy Le Douaron
Lyon Probable XI (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Anthony Lopes
Defenders: Malo Gusto, Dejan Lovren, Castello Lukeba, Nicolás Tagliafico
Midfielders: Corentin Tolisso, Maxence Caqueret, Rayan Cherki
Attackers: Alexandre Lacazette, Tino Kadewere, Bradley Barcola
Match Predictions
While Lyon come in 5th place, against Brest's **12th place, the balance of probabilities tilts a little to Lyon's side, but then Brest have field advantage and a new form to keep that argument also alive.
- Win Probability:
- Brest: 30.9%
- Lyon: 42.3%
- Draw: 26.8%
- Predicted Scoreline:
- Brest 1-2 Lyon
How to Watch the Match
- Live Stream: On beIN Sports and ESPN platforms.
- Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM EAT
Don't miss the live updates and in-depth post-match analysis as these two teams go head-to-head in this crucial Ligue 1 fixture!