Round 31 - Ligue 1
Stade Brestois 29 VS RC Lens
Stade Francis-Le Blé
26 April, 2026
Overview:
Ligue 1 Round 31 fixture between Stade Brestois (9th place) and RC Lens (2nd place) at Stade Francis-Le Blé on April 26, 2026. Lens enters as favorites based on current league position and recent form.
Recent H2H results: Brest 10 wins, Lens 13 wins, 4 draws in 27 matches since 2008
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of RC Lens.
Brest's offensive strength (2.2 GPM) contrasts with Lens's defensive approach (0.6 GPM). Lens's league superiority suggests structured defensive setup, while Brest's home advantage and recent offensive form present scoring opportunities. Possession likely favors Lens but Brest's counter-attacking potential remains relevant.
Lens's 2nd place league position carries significant weight, but Brest's home advantage at Stade Francis-Le Blé combined with strong recent attacking output creates competitive dynamics. Historical head-to-head shows Lens slight edge (13-10), but recent form trends favor the away team.
Last Update: 11-03-2026
Stats:
| Stade Brestois 29 | RC Lens |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.32 | 0.4 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 20 | 3 | 4 | 63 |
| 2 | RC Lens | 19 | 2 | 7 | 59 |
| 3 | Lille | 16 | 5 | 8 | 53 |
| 4 | Marseille | 16 | 4 | 9 | 52 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyon | 15 | 6 | 8 | 51 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais | 14 | 8 | 7 | 50 |
| 7 | Monaco | 15 | 4 | 10 | 49 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 12 | 7 | 9 | 43 |
| 9 | Lorient | 9 | 11 | 9 | 38 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 10 | 7 | 12 | 37 |
| 11 | Brest | 10 | 6 | 12 | 36 |
| 12 | Paris FC | 8 | 11 | 10 | 35 |
| 13 | Angers SCO | 9 | 6 | 14 | 33 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 6 | 11 | 12 | 29 |
| 15 | Nice | 7 | 7 | 15 | 28 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 5 | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| 17 | Nantes | 4 | 7 | 17 | 19 |
| 18 | FC Metz | 3 | 6 | 20 | 15 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Panichelli | RC | ARG | 27 | 16 | 1 |
| E. Lepaul | REN | FRA | 29 | 16 | 3 |
| M. Greenwood | MAR | ENG | 28 | 15 | 7 |
| O. Edouard | RCL | FRA | 24 | 12 | 3 |