Stade Brest vs Nice 23 October 2026 Prediction

Brest hosts Nice in Matchday 8 of Ligue 1. Brest has conceded in every league game and has dropped points after scoring first. Nice, meanwhile, has lost all three of its away matches. The visitors have still created chances, and Brest’s injuries in central defense could give them more opportunities.

Brest: Inconsistent at Home and Short on Center Backs

Brest enters the match after a 5-1 win over Angers and a 1-1 draw with Lille. Its home record is less convincing. The win over Angers is Brest’s only home victory in the league this season. Its other two home games ended in a 2-2 draw with Toulouse and a 1-0 loss to PSG. Brest has conceded in all seven league matches and has dropped seven points in games where it scored first. That happened again against Lille: Baldé put Brest ahead in the sixth minute, but Lille equalized from the penalty spot midway through the second half.

Brest remains short-handed in defense. Le Guen is out long-term with a fractured fibula, while Chardonnet is recovering from a calf injury and is likely to miss the match. Tousart has been playing alongside Lloris in central defense. Versini returned to team training but left the October 21 session early, leaving his status uncertain. Edjouma, who missed the Lille game under the terms of his loan, is available against Nice.

Nice: Away Losses and Injury Concerns

Nice has yet to earn a point away from home in the league. Olivier Pantaloni’s team has lost all three road games, scoring just once: 3-0 against Paris FC, 1-0 against Auxerre and 2-1 against Lyon. Nice came close to a better result in Lyon, hitting the woodwork twice before Wahi’s goal in the 93rd minute was ruled out for offside. Despite its low away goal total, Nice has shown it can create chances.

Injuries are also affecting the visitors. Mendy, Abergel and Bombito are recovering from serious injuries, while Abdi missed the previous round after renewed discomfort in his quadriceps. Sanson returned as a substitute against Lyon and provided the pass for the disallowed goal. He gives Nice another option in midfield, though it is unclear whether he is ready to play a full match.

Brest vs Nice Predicted Lineup

Brest (4-2-3-1): Selvik; Lala, Tousart, Lloris, Locko; Chotard, Magnetti; Baldé, Doumbia, Mboup; Ajorque.

Unavailable: Le Guen (injury); Chardonnet, Versini (doubtful).

Manager: Julien Lachuer.

Nice (3-4-2-1): Diouf; Abdelmonem, Ndayishimiye, Mandza; Clauss, Boudaoui, Witsel, Nkunku; En, Amoura; Wahi.

Unavailable: Mendy, Bombito, Abergel (injuries); Abdul Samed (not in the squad); Abdi (doubtful).

Manager: Olivier Pantaloni.

Referee: Guillaume Paradis.

Paradis averaged 3.9 yellow cards per game in Ligue 1 last season. In 15 matches, he issued one red card and awarded one penalty. Through four league games this season, he has shown 12 yellow cards, no red cards and awarded one penalty.

Brest vs Nice Prediction: Brest to Win

Main pick: Brest followed its 5-1 win over Angers with a point away to Lille. Nice has lost all three of its league away games by a combined score of 6-1, and injuries have reduced its defensive options. Brest has its own problems at the back, but Nice’s away results make the hosts the pick. Brest to win at 2.25.

Goals pick: Brest has conceded 10 goals in seven matches but has scored 13. Nice has conceded nine and has scored in three straight games, including its 2-1 loss at Lyon. Each of the last three meetings between these teams produced at least four goals. Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.77; a higher-risk option is over 3.5 goals at 2.58.