Lyon vs Brest Prediction & Betting Tips (14 April)

What if Lyon was going to look for Europe? While the statistics gave them a 99% chance of being relegated on the evening of the 14th day, OL completely reversed the trend from December, since the appointment of Pierre Sage at the head of this team. Co-best team in Ligue 1 in 2024 with... Brest, this Rhone team has left its competitors in the race to maintain its position and is now in 10th place in the ranking, 2 points from 7th place which could be European at the end of the season. Winners of Lorient 0-2 and Toulouse 2-3 before the break, Les Gones were then held back by Reims 1-1 before recovering against Nantes 1-3 last weekend.

At the same time, the Lyonnais have validated their ticket for the final of the Coupe de France where they will challenge PSG on May 25. Opposite, Stade Brestois is staying the course and heading towards a historic and totally unexpected qualification in the Ligue des Champions. Considered before the start of this season as a team which should fight to maintain its position, the Breton club is nevertheless in 2nd position in the ranking with around ten points behind the Parisian leader and above all 4 ahead of 4th place, the first which is not directly qualifying for the C1. Surprised on the Lens field 1-0, the Finisterians then had to share the points with a good Lille team 1-1 before the break. And subsequently, they won the derby against Lorient 0-1 before winning, not without difficulty, against poorly ranked Metz last weekend 4-3.

On the Lyon side, the infirmary is empty since the important midfielder who arrived at the club this winter Mangala is back. On the other hand, defender Caleta-Car is suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards this Sunday. Again decisive against Nantes last weekend, striker Alexandre Lacazette scored his 14th goal of the season in the league and he is by far the best offensive element of this formation. Also note the good performances achieved recently by the Algerian Benrahma and by the talented Fofana and Cherki who are not always starters but who are excellent finishers when they come on. The left side replacing Amavi, injured long-term player, made his return to the group without coming into play.

On the other hand, he could benefit from the suspension of full-back Lala to return to the field this weekend coming off the bench. Replacement midfielder Jonas Martin, who was starting to be used more and more in the midfield, was also penalized for an accumulation of yellow cards. Replacement winger Brahimi, on loan from Nice, will be back. A priori, Eric Roy should be able to count on most of his executives like the interesting Romain Del Castillo (6 goals, 6 assists), the striker Satriano (4 goals), and his solid Camara (5 goals), Doumbia (6 goals) and Magnetti.