LiontipsBrest vs Lens. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
After their return to the elite division Brest quickly adapted to the Ligue 1, but they're still in the second part of the table. 29erswere quickly eliminated from the French Cup - after victory over Rodez (2:1) they were beaten by PSG (0:3).
In Ligue 1 Red-Whites have 10 wins and 6 draws, they're on the 16th place with 36 points. In last three matches Olivier Dell'Oglio's side managed to get two points - from the matches against Angers (0:0) and Nimes (1:1).
Bain, Belkebla, Lasne, Herelle and Cibois, who have an ankle injury will be sidelined for this match.
Three-time cup holder and 1997/98 Ligue 1 champion had just recently returned to the elite division, but already shown that they are no pushovers. Over 32 rounds they have 14 wins and 10 draws, which gave them 52 points and fifth place in the Ligue 1, which gives a spot in Europa League.
Lens have most goals conceded among top-5 teams (44). After a draw against Lyon (1:1) Lens secured a confident win over Lorient (4:1).
Sotoka will miss this game because of an injury. Fofana, Traore, Medina, Mauricio, Gradi, Ganago and Bade won't play as well because of COVID-19 isolation.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 2:1
2 of last 3 head-to-head matches finished with that exact score
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet had won in 4 of last 6 Lens' away matches
СтавкаPenalty: Yes
In every third head-to-head match penalty was awarded
Tip and bets
Lens will try to settle the score to 0:0 because of obvious problems with the squad depth. Brest is on a good form now and will do everything to leave the danger zone.
Our prediction - Brest will win with handicap (0) at 2.00
Teams concede many goals, but we don't expect this match to be high-scoring. It will be decided by 1-2 goals.
Our second bet - total under 2,5 goals at 2.10
