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Nice vs Brest Prediction – Ligue 1

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Here you will find the best prediction for Nice vs Brest in Ligue 1, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent history and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Nice and Brest.

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Nice

  • February 1, 2026 – 16::15
  • Ligue 1

  • 2025/2026
  • Regular season – Round 20
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Brest


Betting tip and prediction for this match between Nice vs Brest

The best prediction for Nice vs Brest in Ligue 1 is that both teams will score. It is expected to be a balanced match; however, both teams tend to play open games with frequent goal-scoring chances. Therefore, betting on the market “Both Teams to Score – Yes” in this match is a sound option.

Best prediction for Nice vs Brest

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Both score yes (riskier bet)

Do both teams score? Yes

Match prediction for Nice vs Brest

The teams Nice and Brest will face off at the Allianz Riviera in a match of the 20th round of Ligue 1. In their last encounter in this competition on September 20, 2025, Brest won at home by (4-1). At this stadium, the head-to-head record favors the home team, with 4 victories and 1 draw in the last 5 games. Indeed, the last time they clashed here was on May 17, 2025, in a Ligue 1 game that ended with a victory for Nice by (6-0). The goals in that match were scored by Evann Guessand (16′), Gaëtan Laborde (19′ and 75′), Badredine Bouanani (28′), Ali Abdi (90′), and Terem Moffi (82′) for Nice. In this match, home advantage may play an important role as both teams have shown significant differences in outcomes when playing at home versus away.

Nice Analysis

The home team is currently in 13th place, with 21 points from 6 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. In their penultimate game, they lost away to Toulouse by (5-1). In their last match, they won away against Nantes by (1-4). They tend to perform better at home, as their last 30 games show only 2 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses as visitors, scoring 16 goals and conceding 33, compared to 6 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses at home, with 19 goals scored and 22 conceded. In their last game for the Europa League, they lost to Ludogorets away by (1-0). In the last 9 home games in the league, Nice has recorded 4 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, achieving 14 points out of 27 possible. Their defensive solidity has not been a strong point as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games, but their attack has been consistent, scoring in 7 of the last 10 matches in this competition. Their home games tend to feature few goals, with 6 of their last 9 league matches ending with fewer than 2.5 goals. In 19 games this season, they conceded the first goal 9 times and have never managed to overturn the score.

Nice enters this match following a 1-0 defeat to Ludogorets in the Europa League. In their last Ligue 1 match, they won against Nantes by 1-4. The home team usually plays in a 3-4-3 tactical system, favoring a faster style of play with constant transitions. In this setup, the three players responsible for creating panic in the opponent’s defense are Mohamed-Ali Cho, Sofiane Diop, and Elye Wahi. It’s worth noting that in midfield, Salis Abdul Samed, Charles Vanhoutte, and Morgan Sanson are expected to play. Missing from this matchup are Moise Bombito, Mohamed Abdelmonem, and Youssouf Ndayishimiye, who are all injured.

Starting lineup: Maxime Dupé, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Jonathan Clauss, Ali Abdi, Antoine Mendy, Morgan Sanson, Charles Vanhoutte, Salis Abdul Samed, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Elye Wahi, Sofiane Diop.
Coach: C. Puel.

Brest Analysis

After 6 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, the visiting team is in 12th place, having earned 22 points. In their last match, they lost to Toulouse at home by (0-2), after previously losing away in a game against Olympique Lyonnais by (2-1). This team performs better at home, as their last 30 games show 4 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses as visitors; against 7 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses at home. In the league, Brest has earned 7 points from 27 possible, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses in their last 9 away matches. Their defensive strength has not been a highlight, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 league matches. In 19 games this season, they conceded the first goal 10 times and have managed only 1 comeback. There is a notable trend in their last 11 away matches across all competitions: they scored 4 of their 11 goals between the minutes (31’‑45′).

Brest approaches this match after losing 0-2 to Toulouse, marking their second consecutive defeat in Ligue 1. The visiting team typically plays in a 4-3-3 formation, favoring a slower style of play and channeling their attack through the central corridor. Their main attacking threats are Kamory Doumbia, Ludovic Ajorque, and Remy Labeau Lascary. In the central area, Hugo Magnetti, Joris Chotard, and Lucas Tousart are expected to play. Mama Baldé is absent for this game due to physical issues.

Starting lineup: Grégoire Coudert, Brendan Chardonnet, Soumaïla Coulibaly, Daouda Guindo, Kenny Lala, Joris Chotard, Kamory Doumbia, Lucas Tousart, Hugo Magnetti, Rémy Labeau Lascary, Ludovic Ajorque.
Coach: E. Roy.

Best prediction for Nice vs Brest

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Both score yes (riskier bet)

Do both teams score? Yes

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