The Ligue 1 action is ignited on February 14, 2025, with Stade Brest versus Auxerre in round 22. The tactical intrigues and betting possibilities raised by the contrasting recent forms and fascinating head-to-head statistics made this clash a very tense one with tactical nuances and a plethora of betting opportunities. While Brest is looking to bounce back from a thorough 3–0 beating by PSG, Auxerre is very eager to end a 10-match winless streak, the last match being a spirited 2–2 draw against Toulouse. We will now go into a detailed preview and present our top five betting recommendations.
Claim Welcome BonusStade Brest
Eric Roy presides over Stade Brest, who are currently 8th on the table with a record of 10 wins, 1 draw, and 10 losses. The form of the team in recent matches has been mixed; they lost three of their last five matches (LLWWL) and had a disappointing loss on the road, 3–0 against PSG. As for the bright side-the notable stat: Brest have seen over 2.5 goals in four out of their last five matches and are usually the team to score the first goal (6 out of 7 head-to-heads). At home, they have two wins in five, which surely means they are competitive at that level should they get their composure on.
Auxerre
Being mentored by Christophe Pelissier, Auxerre is now placed 11th with 6 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses to their credit. The away form seems to work against them, with only 1 win in their last 5 matches (WLLLL), and now an ongoing run of 10 matches without an away win. Their last game saw a draw against Toulouse at 2-2, with goals scored by Jubal and Hamed Junior Traore. The match also had lots of injury woes, with Ki-Jana Hoever and Elisha Owusu being ruled out. Auxerre seems quite conservative in its tactical approach, as shown by matches ending under 4.5 cards and under 10.5 corners, indicating that a tightly contested affair would loom large.
Head to Head
Record: Brest 5 wins, Auxerre 2 wins, 3 draws
Key Trends:
Under 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 past meetings
Brest score first in 6 out of 7 head-to-head clashes
Matches typically see under 4.5 cards and under 10.5 corners
History of Head-to-Heads
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Expert Betting Tips
Brest DNB @ 1.6 Odds (Betway):
Given Brest’s favorable head-to-head record and Auxerre’s prolonged winless run, a double chance on Brest or a draw offers added security.
Brest to Score First @ 1.72 Odds (1xbet):
With Brest having scored first in 6 of their 7 previous encounters, a wager on them opening the scoring could pay off.
Under 10 Corners @ 1.6 Odds (Bet365):
Both teams have shown a tendency to keep the corner count in check—Auxerre’s matches have averaged under 10.5 corners, mirrored in head-to-head data.
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