Monday 01/09/2014, 20:30, France Ligue 2, Round 5, Brest vs Nancy
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Most of the games in the French second division were played last Friday and for the first time in years, no team won in front of their fans. This is particularly strange, given the fact that in this championship having home pitch advantage is huge, but Brest could still tip the balance back to normality. They will take on Nancy tonight and have a decent chance at maintaining their invincibility at home, against a team that has struggled to score goals lately.
Brest vs Nancy Odds
Brest 2.40, Draw 3.80, Nancy 3.20
Brest vs Nancy Tips
Brest is one of the most constant teams in Ligue 2, winning the vast majority of points in front of their fans while playing defensive football on the road. Last season they finished in the first half of the standings, mostly due to the positive results recorded at home. They were far less effective on their travels, but since their objective for this season is to avoid relegation, the strategy will remain unchanged.
Brest won a single match the season, in the opening round when they had to fight an uphill battle after the visitors scored in the eighth minute. The beginning of the game is particularly difficult for this squad, with the last match ending in a narrow margin defeat after Orleans scored 2 min. in regulation time.
The 3-5-2 starting formation used by manager Dupont is clearly not working according to the plan and some adjustments could be made. The problem for the hosts is that they made several changes in the defensive and now rely on young and unexperienced players. The midfield is considerably better and upfront, they have a very experienced bunch with Alphonse and Verdier being the designated strikers.
Nancy can definitely relate to Brest's struggles as they only won once this season and drew three other games, without scoring more than once. The last round was particularly frustrating for them, as they suffered a crushing defeat on the road at Auxerre in the French cup. The hosts scored three times despite playing with one man down for almost one half.
Key Facts
- None of Nancy strikers scored so far, despite the fact that the team has played four times in the domestic championship and twice in the French cup.
- The two teams met 10 times so far and Brest won four games while drawing once.
Brest vs Nancy Prediction
Despite its recent struggles, Brest remains one of the best home teams in the French second division and an excellent choice at these odds. Pinnacle Sports offers odds of 2.40 for the hosts to emerge victorious, but they are likely to drop as kickoff draws near.
Bet: Brest @ 2.40 with Pinnacle Sports
