Sports Mole previews the upcoming Ligue 1 match between Brest and Angers, highlighting Brest’s struggle as they sit 10th and face a seven-match winless streak after losing to Lyon. They need to reverse their poor home form to stay in contention for European spots. Angers, sitting 13th, aim to capitalize on Brest’s difficulties, having shown mixed results lately but boasting a strong away record. Brest may field a mostly fit squad, while Angers will miss a key defender. The prediction leans towards Angers winning 2-1, given Brest’s home challenges and Angers’ solid away performances.
Sports Mole offers a preview of Sunday’s Ligue 1 matchup featuring Brest and Angers, including predictions, team updates, and potential lineups.
Struggling to secure a chance for European competition, the out-of-form Brest will welcome Angers at Stade Francis-Le Ble in Sunday’s Ligue 1 showdown.
Les Pirates have recently faced severe challenges and are eager to turn their fortunes around this weekend.
Match Preview
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Under the leadership of Eric Roy, Brest began the season with strong Champions League performances and had an impressive stretch of six wins in seven matches from mid-December to mid-January. However, their ongoing seven-match winless streak has jeopardized their campaign.
In their last outing, Les Pirates suffered a 2-1 defeat to Lyon, a match overshadowed by the controversial nine-month ban handed to Les Gones manager Paulo Fonseca.
While on the field, Roy’s squad disappointingly relinquished an early lead established by Kenny Lala from the penalty spot. The loss left Brest sitting 10th in the Ligue 1 standings, six points adrift of OL, who currently occupy a place in the Conference League qualifiers.
To compound their struggles, Brest’s performance at home has been particularly troubling, having registered four losses and one draw in their last five matches at Stade Francis-Le Ble, leaving them with little confidence heading into this game.
Nonetheless, a victory on Sunday could see Les Pirates overtake both Lens and Toulouse if results from other matches go in their favor, positioning them just three points shy of the European spots. Conversely, a loss would allow their rivals to remain just three points behind them.
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On the other hand, Alexandre Dujeux’s Angers have had a mixed bag of results leading up to this clash, featuring three losses, two draws, and only one win in their last six Ligue 1 encounters. They will see the match against a struggling Brest as a prime opportunity to accumulate points.
Most recently, Le SCO experienced a 4-0 defeat to Toulouse following their exit from the Coupe de France, a setback that kept Dujeux’s side in 13th place, still seven points clear of relegation playoff zone occupied by Le Havre.
Come Sunday, the visitors will be optimistic about securing a vital three points, buoyed by their opponents’ poor form and their own strong away record, which includes six wins, one draw, and just one loss in all competitions since mid-December.
If Angers manages a victory this weekend, they could rise to 11th place by the next matchday, positioning themselves ahead of rivals Auxerre and Rennes and solidifying their standing in the league.
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Team News
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Brest left-back Bradley Locko may be included in the squad this weekend, though he is unlikely to be in the starting lineup as he continues to regain fitness after a lengthy injury absence.
Presently, Massadio Haidara is expected to remain on the left side of a defense that will feature Julien Le Cardinal, Brendan Chardonnet, and Kenny Lala.
In terms of Angers, they will be without centre-back Cedric Hountondji, who has not been part of a matchday squad since January 26.
In his place, anticipate Abdoulaye Bamba and Jordan Lefort to command the center of defense, supported by Carlens Arcus and Florent Hanin in the full-back positions.
Additionally, young forward Sidiki Cherif is sidelined due to injury; however, Ahmadou Bamba Dieng is anticipated to return up front once again.
Brest possible starting lineup:
Bizot; Lala, Chardonnet, Cardinal, Haidara; Lage, Melou, Magnetti, Sima; Camara; Ajorque
Angers possible starting lineup:
Fofana; Arcus, Bamba, Lefort, Hanin; Aholou, Abdelli; Ferhat, Belkhdim, El Melali; Dieng
We say: Brest 1-2 Angers
While both teams are currently out of form, Angers’ strong performance away this season suggests they will deliver another solid showing this weekend.
Added to this, Brest’s poor home record in 2025 further tilts the odds in favor of Le SCO, making their victory appear more likely.
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