

Tip Nantes - Brest
Prediction published on January 25, 2022 at 3:24 AM - Modified on January 25, 2022 at 4:24 AM
Nantes welcomes Brest to the Stade de la Beaujoire for this round of 16 clash in the French Cup. Nantes are currently in 9th position in the league with 32 points while Brest are in 13th position with 28 points. The home team are just two points behind the teams in the Europa League positions. Both teams had excellent wins in their last match with Nantes beating Lorient 4-2 while Brest upset champions Lille 2-0. The hosts are unbeaten in their last four home matches with just one defeat in their last nine home matches. Nantes have played lower league sides in their previous two round and this will be their first match against a fellow Ligue 1 team. They have an excellent record against Brest having won their last four matches. Nantes will be bidding for their fourth title in this competition with their last win coming in the 1999/2000 season.
Brest had a moral boosting 2-0 won over Lille in their last match that stopped a slide that saw them lose two matches in a row. They are four places below their opponents in the league but just four points separate the teams. In the first round of this competition they struggled to beat lower league team Dinan and eventually won the tie on penalties after the match ended goalless at full time. The marathon penalty shootout was won 13-12 by Brest. Their second round match against Ligue 1 side Bordeaux was easily won 3-0. Brest are yet to conceded a goal in this tournament.
Key points Nantes - Brest
In five of Nantes last six matches there have been under 2.5 goals conceded.
In three of their last five home matches only one team has scored.
In four of Brest’s last six matches under 2.5 goals were scored.
They have only lost once in their last seven away matches.
Conclusion Nantes - Brest
League form counts for nothing in these Cup knockout games albeit both teams recording good victories in their last match. Brest have proven difficult to beat on the road and have only lost to PSG recently. Nantes don’t lose often at home therefore we expect a tight match with few goals. We backing the under 2.5 goals option in this match.
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