Brest vs Lille Prediction & Betting Tips (17 March)

Whatever happens, this 2023-2024 season should mark the memories of the Stade Brestois side which undoubtedly achieves the best performance in its history at the highest level of French football. Initially expected to play for survival, this Breton team still occupies 2nd place in the ranking and is therefore more than ever engaged in the race for the Champions League which remains a dream still unconfessed for this team. Still very solid, the Finistériens had put together an excellent series of 9 consecutive days without the slightest defeat, including the last 3 victories obtained against Marseille 1-0, Strasbourg 0-3 and Le Havre 1-0 before seeing their good momentum broken last Saturday in Bollaert against Lens 1-0 despite a good performance. In the standings, Eric Roy's men are still 4 points ahead of 4th place, the first not synonymous with qualification for the C1. 4th place, in fact, is occupied by his opponent of the day.

Just like Stade Brestois, this Lille team has every reason to hope to secure a place on the podium at the end of the season since it is only 3 small units behind the box at the start of this 26th day. However, Paulo Fonseca's men have sometimes lacked consistency lately. Having missed their point in Toulouse 3-1, the Mastiffs were able to recover by winning in Reims 0-1 before snatching an almost unexpected draw against Rennes last week 2-2. On Thursday, they preserved a draw against Sturm Graz in the 1/8th final of the Conference League after taking a clear advantage in the first leg 0-3.

Already absent for months, replacement left-back Amavi, long injured, should return to reserve this weekend. Replacement defender Le Cardinal is available this Sunday. Also, Eric Roy could count on almost an entire group to prepare this poster. Offensively, the interesting Romain Del Castillo (5 goals, 5 assists) and the striker Le Douaron (4 goals) will undoubtedly be available, as will the Uruguayan Satriano who lacked success in Lens. In the middle, the formidable midfielder Lees-Melou (4 goals), the rough midfielder Camara (5 goals) and the very good Magnetti should be renewed. Among the Dogues, the former world champion Umtiti and the new recruit Ilic will not be summoned for this trip to Francis-le-Blé.

The usual replacements Morais, Miramon and Fernandes will also have to throw in the towel for this poster unlike Ounas who is fit again. Fortunately for him, Portuguese coach Paulo Fonseca should be able to count on the services of Canadian center forward Jonathan David who is in great shape. The former La Gantoise player has just scored 5 goals in his last 3 matches in all competitions, including a double against Rennes last weekend. With 14 goals to his name, he is in 2nd place in the elite scorers ranking behind Mbappé. The interesting winger Zeghrova (3 goals, scorer Thursday) should also start, as will the Turk Yacizi (4 goals).