The Ligue 1 match between Brest and Lorient will take place at Stade Francis-Le Ble on Thursday at 1:30 am IST.
Brest and Lorient, with differing performances in Ligue 1, are set to meet at Stade Francis-Le Blé this Wednesday. Brest holds the fifth position in the league, accumulating 28 points from 16 matches. In contrast, Lorient finds themselves second from the bottom, securing only 12 points over the same number of games.
Brest has experienced significant improvement in the 2023-24 league campaign, contrasting with their struggle against relegation last season, securing a 14th-placed finish. Currently, they stand closer to the top of the table with 28 points, just two points behind the third Champions League qualification spot held by Monaco. After a winless spell in October and early November, Brest’s recent form has been impressive, with a 3-1 win over Montpellier and a 2-0 victory against Nantes over the weekend. Despite a previous loss to Lorient last season, Brest carries confidence into this match with a strong home record, suffering only one loss at Stade Francis-Le Blé this season.
Lorient faces a challenging battle to avoid relegation in the current league season, contrasting with their comfortable mid-table finish last year. Just one point above the bottom club Clermont Foot and trailing Toulouse by two points, Les Merlus suffered their eighth league defeat, losing 2-1 to Strasbourg. This marked their seventh consecutive league match without a win, with five losses and two draws. While their attack has been commendable, scoring 21 goals (joint fourth-highest in the league), Lorient’s struggle lies in their inability to secure an away win this season, with their only victories coming at home against Rennes and Lille.
Brest probable starting lineup: Bizot, Locko, Brassier, Chardonnet, Lala, Magnetti, Lees-Melou, Camara, Del Castillo, Mounie, Le Douaron
Lorient probable starting lineup: Mvogo, Mendy, Talbi, Toure, Mendy, Abergel, Innocent, Faivre, Ponceau, Tosin, Dieng
Brest
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Nantes | 2-0 (W) |
| Metz | 1-0 (W) |
| Strasbourg | 1-1 (D) |
| Clermont | 3-0 (W) |
| Montpellier | 3-1 (W) |
Lorient
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Strasbourg | 1-2 (L) |
| Marseille | 2-4 (L) |
| Toulouse | 1-1 (D) |
| Metz | 2-3 (L) |
| Clermont | 0-1 (L) |
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Lorient beat Brest | 2-1 |
| Lorient beat Brest | 2-1 |
| Brest beat Lorient | 1-0 |
| Lorient beat Brest | 1-0 |
| Brest beat Lorient | 2-1 |
The Ligue 1 match between Brest and Lorient will take place at Stade Francis-Le Ble on Thursday at 1:30 am IST.
| Brest vs Lorient | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 20 |
| Venue | Stade Francis-Le Ble |
| Kickoff time in France | 9:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Thursday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Bet365 while those in France can watch the match via Amazon Prime Video.
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