Ligue 1 2025-2026: Marseille vs Brest Prediction

Marseille

Home Team
93%
VS

Brest

Away Team
3%
Draw: 5%
Over 2.5: 49%
Under 2.5: 51%
Goal: 48%
No Goal: 52%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Paris FC 11 7 3 1 21 9 12 24
2 Marseille 11 7 1 3 25 11 14 22
3 Lens 11 7 1 3 17 10 7 22
4 Lille 11 6 2 3 23 13 10 20
5 Monaco 11 6 2 3 23 17 6 20
6 Lyon 11 6 2 3 16 12 4 20
7 Strasbourg 11 6 1 4 22 16 6 19
8 Nice 11 5 2 4 16 16 0 17
9 Toulouse 11 4 3 4 17 15 2 15
10 Rennes 11 3 6 2 18 17 1 15
11 Paris FC 11 4 2 5 18 20 -2 14
12 Le Havre 11 3 4 4 12 16 -4 13
13 Brest 11 2 4 5 14 18 -4 10
14 Angers 11 2 4 5 8 15 -7 10
15 Nantes 11 2 3 6 10 17 -7 9
16 Lorient 11 2 3 6 13 25 -12 9
17 Metz 11 2 2 7 10 26 -16 8
18 Auxerre 11 2 1 8 7 17 -10 7

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Marseille

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.75
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.70
# Clean Sheets: 2

Brest

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.00
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.68
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

Marseille is heavily favored to clinch victory against Brest with a commanding 93% probability of winning this encounter. The likelihood of the match featuring more than 2.5 goals is relatively balanced at 49%, but predictions lean towards fewer goals being scored. Marseille sits at the 2nd position in Ligue 1, while Brest finds themselves in 13th place, considerably lower in the standings.

Match Analysis

Marseille's form over the last three matches has been somewhat mixed, recording a win against Auxerre, a draw with Angers, and a narrow defeat to Lens. Despite the blemish in their recent results, Marseille's goal-scoring prowess remains evident, with an average of 3.6 goals scored across their last five games. Defensively, they have been relatively solid, conceding an average of 1.2 goals and securing two clean sheets in this period. Brest, on the other hand, has struggled to find form, failing to score in their last three matches and suffering losses against Le Havre and Paris SG, with a goalless draw against Lyon as their only positive result. Their offensive struggles are highlighted by an average of just 1.2 goals scored in the last five games, while defensively, they have been leaking goals, conceding an average of 1.8 per match.

Final Prediction

Marseille's strong attacking metrics and superior league position give them a significant advantage over Brest. Their ability to maintain a robust defense while consistently finding the back of the net makes them the favorites in this matchup. A key aspect to watch will be whether Marseille can capitalize on Brest's defensive vulnerabilities to secure a decisive victory.