Lens vs Brest Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Ligue 1 2025-26

The hosts secured an easy win when they last faced Brest.

RC Lens are all set to host Brest for the matchweek 3 fixture of the 2025-26 Ligue 1. It is going to be an interesting meeting between these French clubs and will take place at the Stade Félix Bollaert-Delélis.

After losing their opening game of the new campaign, RC Lens made a comeback and secured a win against Le Havre in their very next game. They will be at home for their upcoming fixture and will be looking to continue their winning run here. They still need to work on their attacking front.

Stade Brestois will be away from home for their next Ligue 1 fixture. They will be under pressure from the start as they have not been able to win any of their first two games of the new season. Brest are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Toulouse in their previous fixture.

Kick-off:

• Location: Lens, France
• Stadium: Stade Félix Bollaert-Delélis
• Date: Saturday, August 30
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Friday, August 29; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Abdelatif Kherradji
• VAR: In use

Form:

Lens: L-W

Brest: D-L

Players to Watch

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

The 30-year-old Frenchman is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts. In two Ligue 1 appearances this season, Wesley Saïd has scored a goal and has bagged an assist. He will be looking to step up and help his side secure the second straight win in the league.

Kamory Doumbia (Brest)

Kamory Doumbia scored a brace in the opening league game against Lille OSC, but failed to score a goal in the previous league game. From controlling the midfield well to scoring goals, the 22-year-old is going to play a crucial part for the visitors. It will be interesting to see his performance here.

Match Facts

• RC Lens are on a three-match winning streak against Stade Brestois.
• Brest have only won one of their last five matches against Lens.
• The visitors are still winless in the Ligue 1 2025-26.

Lens vs Brest: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @36/13 vbet
• Wesley Saïd to score @11/2 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @12/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

RC Lens will be without the services of Jhoanner Chavez and Martin Satriano as they are injured.

Brest will be ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 26

Lens won: 12

Brest won: 10

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Lens predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Risser (GK); Gradit, Sarr, Udol; Aguilar, Thomasson, Sylla, Machado; Thauvin, Saïd; Fofana

Brest predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Majecki (GK); Lala, Chardonnet, Le Cardinal, Locko; Doumbia, Lees-Melou, Magnetti; Del Castillo, Ajorque, Baldé

Match Prediction

These clubs are set to come up with an intense fixture. The Ligue 1 contest between RC Lens and Stade Brestois is likely to end in a draw, with both clubs securing a point each.

Prediction: Lens 2-2 Brest

Telecast Details

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