On Francis Le Ble stadium, Brest head into this crucial Ligue 1 clash against a struggling Reims side with renewed confidence after securing a much-needed 2-0 victory over Angers last weekend.That win ended a six-match winless streak (D2, L4) across all competitions and provided a boost to their European qualification hopes.
Brest and Reims face off in a French Ligue 1 encounter
With a strong record of scoring at least twice in each of their last six home league matches, the Pirates will be eager to capitalize on Reims‘ dismal form and extend their dominance in this fixture.
Reims, on the other hand, are enduring one of the worst runs in Ligue 1, having failed to win a league match since November 10. Their decline has been drastic, slipping from fourth place in October to 15th at the start of this round, just one point above the relegation zone.
Since Samba Diawara took charge, they have lost all five league matches, failing to score a single goal in that period. If they fail to find the net again, they will equal the French top-flight record for the most consecutive defeats without scoring (six), set by Ajaccio (1968/69), Lille (2002/03), and Nancy (2012/13).
Brest in last meetings
Brest hold the upper hand in recent meetings, remaining unbeaten in their last seven head-to-head encounters (W2, D5), including a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture in October. Given Reims’ complete lack of offensive output in the league under Diawara and their ongoing struggles on the road, Brest will see this as a golden opportunity to secure three more points and close the gap to the European qualification places.
Key Factors Supporting Brest to Win:
Reims’ Goal Drought: Reims have failed to score in their last five Ligue 1 matches and have been outscored 11-0 in that period.
Strong Home Form: Brest have lost only three times at home in Ligue 1 this season and have scored at least twice in each of their last six home league games.
Recent H2H Advantage: Brest won 2-1 in the reverse fixture and are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Reims (W2, D5).
Reims’ Poor Away Record: The visitors have struggled on their travels, winning just three away matches in the league all season.
Momentum Swing: Brest are coming off a morale-boosting victory, while Reims are in a downward spiral with six consecutive league defeats.
Brest vs Reims – Players to Watch:
Romain Faivre (Brest): Involved in both goals (1G, 1A) in the reverse fixture against Reims and scored in last weekend’s win over Angers. Keito Nakamura (Reims): The only Reims player to score since February, with all his last six direct goal contributions (5G, 1A) coming in away matches.
Brest and Reims face off – Final Verdict:
With Brest regaining some form and Reims in a freefall, the hosts are in a prime position to secure a second consecutive league win. The combination of Brest’s home scoring streak, Reims’ goal drought, and the historical H2H advantage makes Brest the clear favorites. Expect Brest to claim all three points in this matchup. Especially if the odd offered by bookmakers for a Brest Win, it is bigger than 1.75
