Following a draw with Nantes last weekend, Brest is looking to secure a top three position as they host Reims at Stade Francis-Le Ble on Friday night. Brest welcomes back Julien Le Cardinal from suspension, although Pierre Lees-Melou’s participation is uncertain due to an injury sustained in their last match.
Reims, on the other hand, is experiencing a slump, losing their last three games and showing vulnerabilities in defense that make a home victory seem likely. Reims will be without Thibault De Smet due to a red card in their 4-1 defeat to Clermont. Additionally, Atangana Edoa, Joseph Okumu, Maxime Busi, and Mohammed Daramy are sidelined with injuries. Given that Brest secured a 2-1 victory against Reims in the first half of the season, a repeat of that result is anticipated.
Prediction: Brest to win 2-1.