Predictions & Statistics

Stade Brestois 29 approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 12 with 37 points from 29 matches. Their record of 10 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses, together with goals at 37:43, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through R. Del Castillo (8 goals), Ludovic Ajorque (7 goals), Kamory Doumbia (5 goals), with creative support from Ludovic Ajorque (8 assists), R. Del Castillo (3 assists), Kamory Doumbia (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 7 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with K. Doumbia, B. Locko, R. Labeau Lascary unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Lens approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 2 on 62 points after 29 outings. They have recorded 20 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses, with a 54:27 goal return and good form over their recent run. In attack they lean heavily on Odsonne Édouard (12 goals), W. Said (10 goals), F. Thauvin (9 goals), with creative support from Adrien Thomasson (8 assists), Matthieu Udol (7 assists), F. Thauvin (5 assists), while defensively they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, their record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with K. Antonio, J. Gradit, R. Gurtner unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.