Brest vs Nantes Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 02/05/2024, 15:00  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 04/05/2024 at 07:00 in Ligue 1 Prediction

Brest will be targeting three points when they host Nantes, as they seek to strengthen their push for a top three finish. Placed third, Brest will be seeking a third straight win over 14th placed Nantes. Five points separate Brest from the fifth placed Nice and Brest will have to win here to stay third. Only the top three sides in Ligue 1 get automatic Champions League slots, which explains why this is an important game for Brest. They are coming from another high scoring game, rising from 2-0 down to beat Rennes 5-4. Lilian Brassier scored the winner in the 90th minute as Rennes sought a late winner in one of the most exciting games of the season. This was the third of Brest’s last four matches to have produced seven or more goals. Lately Brest haven't been tight at the back, but they’ve been scoring a lot. Their last four matches alone had 25 goals with Brest scoring 12. Meanwhile, they failed to score in just two of their last 10 matches.

Nantes suffered two straight defeats in matches against Brest, a run they hope to end on Saturday. Coming into this game, their push for safety took a few hits, losing to Rennes at home before drawing with nine-man Montpellier 1-1 in their last game. Four points collected from a possible 12 in the last four matches left Nantes just three points above the relegation playoff position. Six more points from now on will be enough to guarantee Nantes’ survival. To finish on a high, they may have to work on defending better. The visitors have managed just two clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Three times in their last six matches, Nantes conceded three goals. There’s however a lot of hope coming with their away form in Ligue 1. Nantes have bagged 14 points from a possible 21 points in their last seven away league matches.