On Saturday, Stade Brestois hosts Olympique Lyonnais in a Ligue 1 clash which promises to be decisive for both teams. Brest hopes to return to winning ways after a difficult start to the year, while Lyon seeks to confirm its solidity on the road.
Brest: raise your head at home
Stade Brestois begins 2025 with a clear ambition: to return to victory after a 2-0 defeat at Angers. This defeat stopped their great momentum of three consecutive successes in all competitions, but Eric Roy’s team will be able to count on its excellent record at home to bounce back. Indeed, Brest remains on three consecutive victories at Francis-Le Blé, where they have lost only one match in Ligue 1 this season.
However, Pirates are struggling to repeat their performances from last season in the league. With only 19 points to date, they are nine points behind their total for the same period last year. However, their defensive solidity at home could be a key asset, as they are among the best home defenses in Ligue 1 this season.
Lyon is aiming for new success.
Lyon: maintaining the pace
As for Olympique Lyonnais, the objective is clear: to stay in the race for Europe. Currently fifth, Pierre Sage’s men are having a much better season than the previous one, with already 28 points on the clock, or 15 more than at this stage of the previous year. After their 1-0 victory against Montpellier to start the year, Les Gones intend to capitalize on their current good form.
Lyon are indeed unbeaten in six of their last seven away games in Ligue 1, which places them among the best away teams. However, they will have to avoid a second consecutive loss on the road, a scenario they have not experienced for more than a year. With a successful attack, Lyon have proven that they are capable of winning matches where they manage to find the net, as evidenced by their 12 consecutive victories in Ligue 1 when they score.
Time and place of the Brest – Lyon match
17th day of Ligue 1
Saturday January 11, 2025
At 5 p.m. French time
Francis Le Blé Stadium (Brest)
Brest – Lyon
The probable lines of Brest – Lyon
Brest: Bizot – Lala, Chardonnet, Ndiaye, Haidara – Magnetti, Camara – Sima, Doumbia, Del Castillo – Ajorque.
OL: Perri – Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté, Tagliafico – Matic, Tolisso – Nuamah, Cherki, Fofana – Lacazette.
On which channel can you watch the Brest – Lyon match?
The meeting between Brest and Lyon will be followed this Saturday from 5 p.m. on the BeIN Sports 1 channel. You will also be able to watch the match in streaming, via the BeIN Connect group’s dedicated platform.
