Our Lyon vs Brest Prediction: 3-1
Lyon vs Brest in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Lyon vs Brest prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lyon's Last Match – Lille vs Lyon
Lyon will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 France Cup triumph against Lille on January 11. In that match, Lyon had 50% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lille | 50% | 2 (1) | 0.4 | 60 |
 Lyon | 50% | 11 (6) | 1.94 | 17 |
Brest's Last Match – Brest vs Auxerre
Brest will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 France Ligue 1 victory over Auxerre on January 4. In that match, Brest saw 50% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brest | 50% | 7 (4) | 1.2 | 48 |
 Auxerre | 50% | 5 (1) | 0.75 | 38 |
Lyon vs Brest Stats
Key Stats
| Lyon | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 | Attacking Strength | 0.77 |
| 0.62 | Defence Strength | 1.58 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lyon are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Brest average 1.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Lyon 22-7
Brest 10-14
What are the odds for this match?
Lyon to win: @1.666
Draw: @4
Brest to win: @5
Lineups
Lyon (4-1-2-3) : Dominik Greif, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Ruben Kluivert, Nicolas Tagliafico, Abner Vinicius, Tyler Morton, Tanner Tessmann, Pavel Sulc, Endrick, Afonso Bastardo Moreira
Brest (4-2-2-2) : Gregorie Coudert, Kenny Lala, Brendan Chardonnet, Soumaila Coulibaly, Bradley Locko, Joris Chotard, Lucas Tousart, Hugo Magnetti, Romain Del Castillo, Ludovic Ajorque, Remy Labeau Lascary