Brest vs Nantes Prediction & Betting Tips (4 May)

Stade Brestois has already had the best season in its history in Ligue 1. Eric Roy's men are still well established on the podium, with a small point ahead of 4th, Lille, and they are already assured of playing in a European Cup next year after winning an anthology match against Rennes last week 4-5. A welcome victory for the Finistériens after they were defeated by Lyon 4-3 and Monaco 0-2 during the two previous days. For its part, FC Nantes is clearly not in the same state of euphoria as its opponent of the day. On the contrary, the main objective at the end of the year will be to maintain its place among the elite, something which is still far from being assured before the last 3 days.

The Canaries are in fact only in 14th position in the ranking with 3 units ahead of the play-off and their latest results are not always very consistent despite yet another change of coach. Defeated by Lyon 1-3, they were able to win at the wire against Le Havre 0-1 before being largely beaten in the derby against Rennes 0-3. Finally, last week, they were able to bring home a good point from Montpellier 1-1.

Too often warned in recent days, the rather substitute defender Le Cardinal will be suspended for this meeting. This should be the only Brest player to be absent for this poster. Otherwise, Eric Roy should be able to align all his forces this Saturday evening among which we could find the former Rennais Del Castillo (8 goals, 7 assists), the rather fit Uruguayan Satriano (5 goals), the formidable Mounié ( 6 goals) and the solid midfielders Doumbia (6 goals), Camara (5 goals) and Lees Melou (4 goals). The latter is nominated for the title of best player at the UNFP trophies.

On the Nantes side, the striker Ganago, the young defender Meupiyou, the replacement goalkeeper Descamps, the midfielder Douglas Augusto and the excellent Moses Simon (3 goals, 5 assists) will not make the relatively short trip to Francis-Le-Blé. Victim of a huge shock with Arnaud Nordin last week, the full-back who arrived this winter Cozza should be restored and started, just like the midfielder Chirivella and the winger Coco who also had to give up their place due to injury last weekend. Egyptian striker Mohamed (8 goals) and playmaker Florent Mollet (4 goals, 4 assists) will be available, as will young Abline who scored his 4th goal of the season last weekend.