Lyon v Brest predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Lyon v Brest predictions Ligue 1, France	21/10/2012 17:00	asian handicap	Lyon - 1.5	2.13	Bet at 188bet
Betting prediction was written by Guillaume

LYON V BREST PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Even though they struggled to take points before the International break, Lyon is standing on the third spot of the Ligue 1. They lost only once, won 4 times, and drew 3 times. Their objective is to keep that spot, and they have the players for that. Brest doesn’t have such ambitions, and they are satisfied as long as they stay away from the relegation zone. They have a 3-1-4 record, and are currently 12^th of the league. Lyon won 3 of their 4 home games, and lost the last one 2-0 against Bordeaux. Brest is the worst away team of the league, as they lost their 4 games so far.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Lyon is one of those teams who nearly haven’t changed its squad during the summer. And when you have a decent team, it often pays off in the beginning of the following season. Their offensive players such as Bastos, Gomis and Lisandro Lopez have now been playing several years together, and they do find each other quite easily. They also have great young players in the midfield like Gonalons or Grenier, and a very rough and experienced defense to top it up.

Brest doesn’t have very skillful players to rely on, but they compensate with a good organization and team spirit. They are difficult to play on their pitch, but it’s much easier when they have to travel. Even though they don’t have the most talented players, they always try and develop an offensive game. It can be efficient home, but when you are away with a poor defense, it usually ends up with several goals down.

LYON V BREST PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Lyon is set as big favorite with a maximum odd of 1.36 with Bet365. The draw is at 5 with BetVictor, and Brest to win is at 11.6 with Pinnacle. Lyon can be seen as a banker here, but we have to keep in mind that most of Lyon’s players didn’t train together the last 10 days, and in Ligue 1, anything remains possible.

LYON V BREST PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Lyon -1.5 is set at 2.13 with 188bet, and Brest +1.5 would be at 1.82 with Pinnacle. Lyon has beaten such a handicap twice in 4 home games, and Brest got beaten by 2+ goals also twice in 4 away games. I am tempted to back the home side here, as they have the players to score several goals in that game.

LYON V BREST PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Unlike most of the Ligue 1 games; the Over 2.5 is set as favorite here, and can be backed at 1.83 with Pinnacle. The Under 2.5 is at 2.08 on the same book. I believe it’s pretty likely that there will be at least 3 goals, but Lyon would be happy with a 2-0 win as well, so not a big confidence here.