Brest and Nice meet with both sides seeking a vital Ligue 1 boost

Brest host Nice on Friday, 23 October 2026, as the eighth round of Ligue 1 begins, with both teams aiming to move closer to the upper half of the table.

The match will be played at Stade Francis-Le Ble in Brest, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 GMT.

In France, the game will be shown on Ligue 1+ and DAZN. Ligue 1+ will also broadcast the fixture in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Italy, while DAZN will provide coverage in Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.

Viewers in the United States and the Middle East and North Africa can watch on beIN SPORTS. In sub-Saharan Africa, the match will be available through SuperSport, Canal+ Afrique and DStv Now, while CazeTV will show it in Brazil.

Recent meetings

Brest had the better record in the two meetings between the sides last season, recording one victory and one draw.

The fixture has also produced a notable trend: neither team has scored in any of the seven most recent encounters between Brest and Nice.

How the teams are faring

Brest sit 10th in the table after collecting two wins, three draws and two defeats. They drew 1-1 with Lille in their most recent match, despite taking the lead.

The Brittany club have scored 13 goals so far, giving them one of the more effective attacks among the two sides. However, their performances at Stade Francis-Le Ble will need to improve if they are to secure all three points.

Nice have experienced a more difficult start, with two wins, two draws and three losses from their seven matches. They were beaten 2-1 by Lyon in their previous game.

The visitors have scored only six goals this season and are also dealing with a poor away record, having lost their past four matches on the road.

Prediction and odds

Brest are slight favourites before kick-off, with a 45% chance of winning according to the forecast. The probability of a draw is put at 24%, while Nice are given a 31% chance of victory.

The prediction gives Brest the edge because of their stronger attacking record and home advantage, although Nice remain capable of producing an upset.

Africafoot’s predicted score is a 2-0 win for Brest.

The published betting odds list Brest at 2.20 to win, with the draw priced at 3.45 and an OGC Nice victory at 3.10.