France Ligue 1: Brest vs Nice – Match Preview
Match Details
French Ligue 1 matchday 23 kicks off with Brest hosting Nice at the Stade Francis-Le Blé in Brest on Friday. The hosts have not been in the best of form, winning just two of their last five league games. Nice, on the other hand, is unbeaten in their last four league outings, winning two and drawing the other two.
Team News
Brest will be without the services of Haris Belkebla, who is suspended for the match. Steve Mounie is also a doubt for the hosts after picking up a knock in training. Nice will be without the suspended Mario Lemina for the match. Khéphren Thuram is also a doubt for the visitors after suffering a minor injury in training.
Match Preview
This is an important match for both teams as they look to improve their positions in the Ligue 1 table. Brest is currently 16th in the table, just three points above the relegation zone, and will be looking to move further away from danger. They have performed well on home soil, winning two of their four matches at the Stade Francis-Le Blé this season. However, Brest has struggled for consistency, and they will need to be at their best to get a result against a strong Nice side.
Nice is currently 8th in the table and is in contention for a place in Europe. They have been in good form recently, winning two and drawing two of their last four league outings. Nice has also been strong on the road, winning two of their four away matches in Ligue 1 this season. They will be confident of getting a result against Brest, even if they are without the suspended Mario Lemina.
The match is expected to be a close and competitive affair. Brest will be looking to make the most of their home advantage, while Nice will be looking to continue their good form on the road. The match is likely to be decided by fine margins, and it could be a crucial match for both teams in their respective quests for survival and European qualification.
Prediction
This is a tough game to call, but I think Nice will win this match. They are in better form than Brest and have a better squad. I can see the visitors winning 2-1.
