Olympique Lyon prepare for a tough test against Stade Brest in the 29th game of the season. Olympique Lyon have found their way back to form after a long period of setback since the start of the season. They are now racing against time to qualify for any of Europe's competitions and they are a handful of points behind. So every game is crucial for Lyon and they are desperate to win. Stade Brest still remain in the second spot but they need to keep winning to stay there, so it's a win or nothing for Stade Brest in this game.
Lyon's last 5 matches ended in 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss while Stade Brest also had 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 5.
Olympique Lyon is 10th on the table with 38 points and Brest is 2nd with 53 points.
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Lyon's objective for the remaining games of the season is clear and that is to win and qualify for Europe's tournament at the end of the season. And in that regard, they are doing all the right things but they need to continue winning matches. Lyon defeated Nantes away from home last weekend and the game ended 3-1. They trailed by 1-0 at halftime but by the 75th minute, Alexandre Lacazette equalized. 2 minutes later Malick Fofana scored Lyon's second goal to put them ahead and finally Gift Orban scored the third in the 97th minute. According to stats, Lyon had 59% possession, 10 shots on target and 5 corner kicks. They also created 5 big chances and missed 3 of them.
Lyon are big favorites to go on and win this. Stade Brest are a very strong team but there's so much pressure on them to keep their spot and they might lose it sooner rather than later.
Stade Brest
Stade Brest have won back-to-back league games in a bid to hold onto their spot on the table. With AS Monaco closing in and just a point behind, the pressure is surely on and Stade Brest needs to continue winning their games.
Stade Brest defeated Metz FC in their last game at home. Metz got the first goal in 6 minutes and Stade Brest replied with the equalizer in the 12th minute through Brendan Chardonnet. And by the 38th minute, Brest were ahead by 3 goals as Kamory Doumbia and Steve Mounie both scored. In the 60th minute, Brest moved even further with 4th goal through Martin Satriano. However Metz FC managed to score 2 more goals in the 74th and 80th minutes to end the game 4-3. According to stats, Brest had 66% possession, 11 shots on target and 8 corner kicks. They also created 7 big chances and missed 3.
Head to Head
Olympique Lyon and Stade Brest have played 15 game against each other in the past. Olympique Lyon won 5 while Stade Brest won 2 and 5 games ended in a draw.
Analysis and Predictions
Both clubs will be eager to get a win because of their goals for the remainder of the season. Olympique Lyon have the home advantage and Stade Brest are likely going to keep things tight to avoid conceding goals.
According to analysis of the h2h, both teams scored in 8 of the last 10 meetings. The last 7 games ended with less than 4.5 cards and 6 of the last games ended with more than 10.5 corners.
- Stade Brest to Play Over 3.5 Corners at 1.66 Odds
- Olympique Lyon to Score First at 1.87 Odds
- Alexandre Lacazette to Score Anytime at 2.60 Odds
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