Match Preview
Ligue 1 action heats up on Matchday 14 as RC Strasbourg Alsace welcomes Stade Brestois 29 to their home turf. This encounter pits a high-flying Strasbourg side against a Brest team currently struggling for consistency in the lower half of the table. Strasbourg will be looking to capitalize on their strong start to the season and continue their push for European qualification, while Brest will be desperate to snatch points to distance themselves from the relegation zone. The stage is set for a compelling match where current form and historical head-to-head records will clash.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | Olympique de Marseille | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 28 |
| 3 | Racing Club de Lens | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | Lille OSC | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 23 |
| 5 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 22 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 21 |
| 7 | Olympique Lyonnais | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 21 |
| 8 | AS Monaco FC | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| 9 | OGC Nice | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 17 |
| 10 | Toulouse FC | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| 11 | Angers SCO | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 16 |
| 12 | Paris FC | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 14 |
| 13 | Le Havre AC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 14 |
| 14 | Stade Brestois 29 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 13 |
| 15 | FC Nantes | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -7 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Lorient | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -12 | 11 |
| 17 | FC Metz | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -16 | 11 |
| 18 | AJ Auxerre | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -12 | 8 |
After 13 matchdays in the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, the two teams find themselves in very different positions:
- RC Strasbourg Alsace: Positioned impressively in 5th place with 22 points. They have secured 7 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses. Their attack has been potent, scoring 24 goals, while conceding 17, resulting in a healthy +7 goal difference.
- Stade Brestois 29: Currently sitting in 14th place with 13 points. They have managed 3 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses. Brest has scored 17 goals but has a leaky defense, conceding 23 goals for a -6 goal difference.
The league standings clearly highlight Strasbourg’s superior form and performance this season.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2025 | Ligue 1 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 0 - 0 | Stade Brestois 29 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | Ligue 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | 3 - 1 | RC Strasbourg Alsace |
| 24 Feb 2024 | Ligue 1 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 0 - 3 | Stade Brestois 29 |
| 07 Dec 2023 | Ligue 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | 1 - 1 | RC Strasbourg Alsace |
| 05 Mar 2023 | Ligue 1 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 0 - 1 | Stade Brestois 29 |
A look at the last 10 Ligue 1 encounters between Strasbourg and Brest reveals a surprisingly balanced historical rivalry:
- In these 10 matches, both RC Strasbourg Alsace and Stade Brestois 29 have recorded 3 wins each.
- A notable 4 matches ended in a draw, indicating a propensity for tight contests.
- Recent matchups at Strasbourg’s home ground have been mixed, with Strasbourg securing 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last five home H2H against Brest.
- Interestingly, in all three of Strasbourg’s victories against Brest within this period, the matches also featured more than 2.5 total goals (e.g., 3-1, 0-3, 3-1).
While the overall head-to-head record suggests an even contest historically, Strasbourg’s current league form is a significant factor.
Our Prediction
Considering the detailed analysis of both teams, RC Strasbourg Alsace enters this match with a distinct advantage based on their formidable current league form. Sitting 5th in Ligue 1, their offensive capabilities (24 goals in 13 games) combined with Brest’s defensive vulnerabilities (23 goals conceded in 13 games) paint a clear picture. While the head-to-head record over the last 10 games shows a balanced history, the current season’s performance gap between the two sides cannot be ignored. Furthermore, a deeper dive into their past encounters reveals a trend: when Strasbourg emerges victorious against Brest, the matches tend to be high-scoring affairs. This combination of factors leads us to our confident betting tip for this Ligue 1 clash.
Our betting tip is:
Strasbourg to Win and Over 2.5 Goals
