FC Nantes head into this crucial clash fighting to preserve their Ligue 1 status after a goalless draw with Auxerre. As this has to go down as a must-win game for les Canaris, we predict that they will defeat Brest 2-0. Despite a poor overall run (0.50 PPG), Nantes have shown slightly better attacking output at home, averaging 1.00 goal per game, and will be highly motivated with survival on the line. Defensively, they concede 1.50 goals on average, but their expected goals data (1.25 xG) suggests they can create chances when it matters most.
Brest head into the match with little left to play for and in poor momentum, losing their last three matches, including a chaotic 4-3 defeat to Rennes. Injuries to Balde and Doumbia further weaken their squad. Brest’s away form is mixed, with just a 20% win rate and only 0.80 goals scored per game, while conceding 1.60.
The head-to-head is evenly balanced, but Nantes’ urgency compared to Brest’s lack of motivation could prove decisive in this season finale.
Given Nantes' stronger motivation with survival at stake against an out-of-form Brest, Home Win is our main betting tip for this Ligue 1 matchup, alongside Over 1.5 goals as 86% of H2H meetings clear this line.
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Sunday 19 April 2026 at 16:15.
What is our Nantes vs Brest prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Nantes 2 - 0 Brest
Nantes vs Brest Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Matthis Abline @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Matthis Abline @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Ludovic Ajorque @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Nantes 0 @ -130 Odds
- European Handicap: Nantes +1 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -250 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Nantes to Win @ -138 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Nantes to Win/Nantes to Win @ 300 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Nantes - Yes @ 200 Odds
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View OfferNantes Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llllwllldd | 0.50 |
| Home | llwll | 0.60 |
| Away | llldd | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.80 | 1.60 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.25 | 1.53 | 0.96 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.21 | 1.17 | 1.24 |
Brest Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldwdwwwlll | 1.40 |
| Home | lwwwl | 1.80 |
| Away | ddwll | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.00 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.13 | 1.23 | 1.03 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.64 | 1.48 | 1.80 |
Nantes vs Brest Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Nantes (36%)
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Brest (36%)
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