👉 What is the recommended prediction for Brest Lens?

The prediction and suggested bet for Brest vs Lens on 20 April 2025, as evaluated by our experts, points to: Both teams to score - Yes ⇒ available at Bet365.

👉 Where will the Brest Lens match be played?

The Brest vs Lens match on 20 April 2025 will be held at Stade Francis-Le Ble in Brest.

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Brest vs Lens Prediction – Ligue 1

April 16, 2025[email protected]

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

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

Brest

20 April 2025 – 15::15
Call 1
2024/2025
Normal Time – Round 30

Lens

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Brest vs Lens

The best prediction for Brest vs Lens in Ligue 1 is that both teams to score. The match is anticipated to see Brest take the initiative; however, Lens must urgently respond to their fluctuating form in the league. It’s noteworthy that the market for “both teams to score – yes” has been successful in the last three official matches involving Stade Brestois 29.

Match preview: Brest vs Lens

Brest and Lens will meet at Stade Francis-Le Ble for their Ligue 1 clash. In their last encounter in this competition on 25‑08-2024, Lens triumphed 2-0 at home. Historically, direct encounters at this venue have favoured the home side, with Brest winning 2, drawing 2, and losing 1 of their last 5 matches here. Interestingly, the last time these teams faced off at this stadium in Ligue 1, it resulted in a 3-2 victory for Brest on 13‑08-2023. Goals were scored by Romain Del Castillo (87’ and 45’) and Kenny Lala (56’) for Brest, while Florian Sotoca (10’) and Deiver Machado (22’) netted for Lens. The home advantage may prove significant, as Lens has shown variable form when playing at home compared to away matches.

Team analysis: Brest

Currently sitting 8th in the league, Brest has recorded 13 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses, accumulating 44 points. Their last match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Saint-Étienne, following a 2-1 home victory against Monaco in the previous fixture. This team is relatively unaffected by home advantage, boasting similar results at home and away; in their last 30 matches, they’ve managed 6 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses as visitors, scoring 19 goals and conceding 29, whereas at home they’ve achieved 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, with 23 goals scored and 23 conceded. During the league, Brest has attained 18 points from 30 possible, having 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 games at home. Their attack has been consistently effective, scoring in 8 of the last 10 league fixtures. Notably, in 29 league games, they have never turned around the scoreline in the 10 matches where they conceded first.

Brest entered their last performance after a 3-3 draw at the Saint-Étienne stadium with goals from Ludovic Ajorque (2) and Abdallah Sima. The home team typically plays a 4-3-3 formation, featuring a front three of Mathias Pereira Lage, Ludovic Ajorque, and Abdallah Sima. The orchestrator of Brest’s play is Hugo Magnetti, known for his keen vision and passing ability. Unfortunately, they will miss Jonas Martin, Soumaïla Coulibaly, Bradley Locko, Ibrahim Salah, and Justin Bourgault, all sidelined due to injuries.

Team analysis: Lens

Lens currently lies in 9th position with 12 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses, gathering 42 points. They suffered a 0-2 home defeat to Reims in their last match, having won 1-0 against Saint-Étienne previously. Interestingly, this team has had better outcomes away from home; over the last 30 matches, they’ve achieved 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses as visitors, scoring 17 and conceding 16 goals. At home, their record stands with 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, having scored 14 and conceded 19. In the league, Lens has collected 16 points from a total of 30, with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in their last 10 away matches. Their away games tend to produce fewer goals, with 10 of their last 14 fixtures in the league finishing with under 2.5 goals. Out of their 29 league games, they conceded the first goal 11 times and only managed to overturn the scoreline once.

Lens enters this encounter following their 0-2 defeat to Stade Reims. The visiting team generally adopts a 3-4-3 tactical setup, with Annass Zaroury, Goduine Koyalipou, and Florian Sotoca forming the attacking trio. They often push forward down the left flank, benefiting from the support of defender Deiver Machado. Injured players such as Denis Petric, Ruben Aguilar, Jhoanner Chávez, and Rémy Labeau Lascary will not feature in this match.