➡️ What is the recommended bet for Lyon vs Brest?

The prognosis and suggested bet for Lyon vs Brest on January 18, 2026, as written in the analysis, is: Lyon to win ⇒ bet available at Bet365.

➡️ In which stadium will Lyon vs Brest be contested?

The Lyon vs Brest match on January 18, 2026, will be held in Décines-Charpieu, at Groupama Stadium.

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Lyon vs Brest Prediction – Ligue 1

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Check out the best predictions for Lyon vs Brest

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

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

Lyon

January 18, 2026 – 19::45
Ligue 1
2025/2026
Regular season – Matchday 18

Brest

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Lyon vs Brest

The best prediction for
Lyon vs Brest in Ligue 1 is a Lyon win. The home team benefits from the support of their fans and possesses a squad of higher quality, both individually and collectively. It is worth noting that Brest has some issues in their defense. Therefore, it is expected that the home club will demonstrate their favoritism and ultimately secure the three points.

Best prediction for Lyon vs Brest

Lyon to win

Match prediction for Lyon vs Brest

The teams Lyon and Brest will clash at the Groupama Stadium in a match for the 18th round of Ligue 1. The last time these teams met in this league edition, they played to a 0‑0 draw on November 2, 2025. Historically at this stadium, the home team has the upper hand with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last 4 encounters. In fact, the last match held here was on March 2, 2025, which ended with a 2‑1 victory for Olympique Lyonnais. The goals in that match came from Alexandre Lacazette (24′ and 82′) for Lyon and Kenny Lala (15′) for Brest. The home advantage could play a crucial role, especially as both teams show considerable variance in their performance at home versus away.

Lyon Analysis

After securing 9 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, the home team sits in 5th place with 30 points. In their previous match, they triumphed over Monaco away with a score of 3-1, following a home win against Le Havre (1-0). This team performs better at home, as their last 30 matches reflect 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses on the road, compared to 12 wins and 3 losses at home. Leading up to this match, Lyon achieved a victory away against LOSC Lille (2-1). In the league, Lyon has gained 18 points out of a possible 24, recording 6 wins and 2 losses in their last 8 home games. Common scorelines in their home matches include a 0-0 halftime score (4 out of 8 matches) and a final score of 1-0 (3 out of 8 matches). The attack has been consistently scoring, netting goals in 7 of their last 10 league matches. In 17 league games, they have only come from behind to win once in the 4 matches where they conceded first.

Lyon comes into this match after a 2-1 victory away at Lille in the Coupe de France. In their last Ligue 1 match, they defeated Monaco 3-1. The home team typically employs a tactical system of 4-3-3, favoring a slower, more deliberate style of play. In this formation, the three most advanced players will be Afonso Moreira, Endrick, and Pavel Šulc. When they attack, the team tends to primarily exploit the left flank, utilizing the overlaps of left-back Nicolás Tagliafico. Missing from this match will be Ernest Nuamah, Malick Fofana, Moussa Niakhaté, and Martín Satriano due to injury.

Brest Analysis

The visiting team is currently in 11th place, having earned 22 points from 6 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses. In their second-to-last match, they suffered an away loss to Rennes (3-1). However, in their most recent fixture, they secured a home victory over Auxerre (2-0). This team tends to perform better at home, as reflected in their last 30 matches showing 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses on the road, compared to 8 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses at home. In the league, Brest has garnered 7 points out of 24 possible, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses in their last 8 away games. The team has conceded goals to their opponents in 7 of the last 10 matches in this competition, indicating defensive weaknesses. There is a tendency for goals in their away matches, with 7 out of the last 8 league fixtures concluding with more than 1.5 goals. Of their 17 matches in this league, they have only turned around their fortune once in the 8 games where they conceded first. A notable period in their last 10 away matches across all competitions saw them score 4 of their 10 goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.

Stade Brest arrives at this match with a 2-0 victory against Auxerre, marking their fourth win in the last five matches in Ligue 1: the goals were scored by Joris Chotard and Ludovic Ajorque. Under the management of Stephane Gilli, the visiting team favors a more organized and composed style of play, adopting a 4-3-3 tactical setup with well-executed transitions through the central corridor. Romain Del Castillo, Ludovic Ajorque, and Remy Labeau Lascary are the key attacking players, bringing speed, creativity, and unpredictability to the offensive line. When attacking, they mainly exploit the left side, utilizing the runs of fullback Daouda Guindo. All players are available for selection for this match.