The Ligue 1 2025/26 season kicks off with an exciting clash at Stade Francis le Blé as Brest host Lille this Sunday. Read our preview for the Brest VS Lille game. This match is happening on Saturday, 17th of August, 2025.
This preview features Match Plug’s predictions, odds, and analysis of the highly anticipated match happening on Sunday.
Betting Preview for Brest vs Lille
- Venue: Stade Francis le Blé
- Date: Sunday, August 17th, 2025
- Time: 17:05
- Teams to play: Brest vs Lille
- Odds as provided by 1XBet
Betting On Brest
- 1XBet Spread: 0
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.4
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
Brest enjoyed an impressive 2024/25 campaign, finishing 9th in Ligue 1 and showing consistency throughout the season. Their pre-season form has been outstanding, going unbeaten with four wins and a draw, while scoring nine goals.
Eric Roy’s side will look to use their strong wing play and home support at the 15,305-capacity Stade Francis le Blé to trouble Lille. Brest’s confidence will be high, especially as they look to improve on their recent head-to-head record against their visitors.
Betting On Lille
- 1XBet Spread: 0
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.236
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
Lille finished 5th last season, narrowly missing out on a Champions League spot but securing Europa League qualification. Bruno Génésio’s men had a mixed pre-season with two wins and three losses, but their games were packed with goalsz
Historically, Lille have had the upper hand in this fixture, winning three of the last five Ligue 1 meetings. Their tactical discipline and attacking quality could prove decisive, especially if they can tighten up defensively.
MatchPlug Prediction For Brest vs Lille
With Brest in strong pre-season form and Lille boasting superior squad experience, this match is set to be closely contested. Both sides are strong offensively, so goals are likely. Therefore, we’re backing a draw as the most balanced outcome.
Final Prediction: Draw
