Brest vs Lyon Predictions

• Lyon have seen under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last eight games – including three of their five played under coach Laurent Blanc.
• Brest, meanwhile, have only seen three or more goals scored in four of their last 10 games.
• The hosts have only scored 16 goals in 15 Ligue 1 matches this season – only four teams have hit the net on fewer occasions.

Solid Lyon return to action

Lyon entered the World Cup break in solid if unspectacular form after replacing coach Peter Bosz with Laurent Blanc, who has overseen two wins, two defeats and a draw in his five matches at the helm. The former France boss’ arrival has led to a defensive improvement for L’OL, who will hope to take advantage of managerless Brest’s struggles when they return to action at Stade Francis-Le Ble.

Indeed, only four Ligue 1 sides have scored fewer than Brest’s 16 goals in 15 games this term, while their tally of just five home goals is the worst in the French top flight. The strugglers are still yet to appoint a permanent replacement for coach Michel Der Zakarian – who departed in October, and have seen under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last 10 matches, losing five.

Lyon have only lost to Rennes and Marseille – who sit third and fourth in the table respectively – since Blanc took charge in early October, and while they have only kept one clean sheet under his management, they have seen under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last eight matches. Meanwhile, Lyon’s tally of seven goals in as many away games this term is worse than all but Nantes and Angers (both six) in Ligue 1.

Entertainment not likely in Brittany

With Brest in turmoil and struggling for goals – particularly at home – and Lyon prioritising defensive solidity, under 2.5 match goals appears a strong play for Wednesday’s fixture.

Meanwhile, with Brest only winning one of their seven home league games this campaign, backing Lyon for a 1-0 win could represent a decent correct score prediction.

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