Happy New Year to all football lovers! This year, on the fifth day of January 2024, Ligue 1 stages an intriguing encounter between two teams at opposite ends of momentum: Angers and Stade Brest. While Angers are desperate to break through their mid-table struggles, Brest enters this fixture hot on the back of recent victories. Will Angers finally channel the spirit of their home crowd, or will Brest's hot streak flame well into the New Year? Let's delve into this thrilling encounter dated.
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Angers, managed by Alexandre Dujeux, is having a tumultuous season, finding themselves in 15th place with just 3 wins from 15 matches. While they did steal a much-needed 1-0 win over FC 93 in the Coupe de France, their Ligue 1 home form has been worrying: 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last five matches at Stade Raymond-Kopa.
Their 4-2-3-1 formation is based on defensive stability, but conceding 26 goals this season-1.7 goals per game-has been their Achilles' heel. Having scored only 14 goals, 0.9 goals per game, Angers have failed to create and realize their chances effectively.
Key players such as the midfielder Pierrick Capelle must rise to the occasion to aid a team battling for survival. Sure, Angers have kept two clean sheets this season, but the absence of goals and dismal showings at home make this an important match if they want to change their fortunes.
Stade Brest
Eric Roy's Stade Brest have been in scintillating form as they have won 4 out of their last 5 Ligue 1 games. Their away record may read a poor 1 win and 4 losses in the last five outings, but the recent 1-0 win in the Coupe de France against La Roche VF will do a lot of good to their confidence coming into this game.
Brest, with a 4-3-3 setup, is more attacking, having scored 24 goals so far in a 1.6-goal-per-game ratio. Ludovic Ajorque have led from the front in this offensive resurgence of theirs. However, defensive lapses remain a headache as they've conceded 27 goals so far for a 1.8 goal-per-game ratio.
Brest have come into good form of late and have managed to score first in 5 of their last 6 games. Can they break their bad away streak and start the new year with momentum?
Head to Head
The last 18 matches between them have seen Brest lead the way with 11 wins to Angers' 4, with 3 matches ending all square. This season's form also gives Brest an edge, but Angers will look to buck the trend at home.
History of Head-to-Heads
Coupe de France 2023/2024 
Angers
Ligue 1 2022/2023
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Ligue 1 2022/2023
Brest
Club Friendlies 2022
Brest
Ligue 1 2021/2022
Brest
Match Facts and Streaks
- Angers Streaks: Conceded in their last 4 matches, 2 wins in their last 5 games.
- Brest Streaks: Won their last 4 matches, scored first in 5 of their last 6.
- Goals Trend: 5 of their last 7 meetings have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Discipline and Corners: Under 4.5 cards in the last 5 games, under 10.5 corners in 6 of their last 7.
Expert Betting Tips
While the attacking efficiency of Brest may prove Angers' frailty in the back, worrying away form for Brest is contrasted with the momentum they have along with a better scoring record. Angers really needs to channel home support and compactness as a means to avoid early concession. This may be a cagey game considering the low-scoring trends and the discipline involved.
- Under 4.5 Cards: With both teams showing discipline in recent matches, expect few bookings. (1xbet: 1.614 Odds)
- Stade Brest to Win: Brest’s recent streak and attacking form make them favorites. (Betway: 2.42 Odds)
- Under 2.5 Goals: Both teams’ scoring trends and defensive setups suggest a low-scoring game. (Bet365: 1.66 Odds)
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