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Ligue 1 action returns this weekend with Brest hosting fifth-placed Lens in round 33.
A stalemate against Nimes Olympique has given the home team some breathing space in their quest for survival. They gained promotion to the top-flight in 2019 and finished 14th last year, but face a tougher survival challenge this time around.
Meanwhile, Lens find themselves in the upper echelons of Ligue 1, however, with little left to play for. The club are out of contention for a European place and will be content to finish higher than last year's runners-up, Olympique de Marseille.
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Brest vs Lens Head-To-Head
This fixture has remained very competitive over the years. Both clubs have won thrice in their last eight outings. The last time they met each other, it was Lens who picked up all three points in a 2-1 win.
Recent form also supports the visitors, who are unbeaten in their last five outings in Ligue 1.
For Brest, their recent form mirrors their position in the Ligue 1 standings. The club are 16th in the table and have only picked up four points in their last five matches.
Brest Form Guide: D-L-L-W-L
Lens Form Guide: D-W-D-W-W
Brest vs Lens Team News
Brest
Christophe Herelle injured his knee over two months ago and is still recovering.
Paul Lasne had a ligament rupture at the start of April and is unlikely to return for the home stretch of the campaign.
Injured: Christophe Herelle and Paul Lasne
Suspended: None
Unavailable: None
Lens
Lens will, however, be without Facundo Medina, as the defender is suspended for the game.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Facundo Medina
Brest vs Lens Predicted XI
Brest (4-3-3): Gautier Larsonneur; Julien Faussurier, Brendan Chardonnet, Jean-Kevin Duverne, Ludovic Baal; Ronael Pierre-Gabriel, Jean Lucas, Romain Perraud; Romain Philippoteaux, Irvin Cardona, Franck Honorat.
Lens Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Jean-Louis Leca; Steven Fortes, Loic Bade, Jonathan Gradit; Massadio Haidara, Seko Fofana, Cheick Doucoure, Jonathan Clauss; Gael Kakuta; Florian Sotoca, Arnaud Kalimuendo
Brest vs Lens Prediction
The visitors look set to pick up all three points as Brest aim to fight until the end of the season to survive relegation. They are six points off safety at the moment, but with six games to go, the gap is not sufficient for Les Pirates.
Lens will look to continue their form despite not having any mission to conquer. However, a finish higher than Olympique de Marseille will be a great way to end the season.
A win for the visitors is on the cards.
Prediction: Brest 0-2 Lens
