December 28th features a match where Brest hosts Olympique Lyonnais at Stade Francis-le Ble in a clash of the Ligue 1. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 9 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Brest is fresh off their 2-1 win against Troyes. Romain Del Castillo scored the first goal for Brest in the 55th minute on a penalty shot, then Brendan Chardonnet tied it up for Troyes on an own goal in the 60th minute on a penalty shot. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 5 of their last 10, while in their last match, Olympique Lyonnais recorded a 1-1 draw against Nice. Nicolas Pépé scored the first goal for Nice in the 38th minute on a penalty, then Alexandre Lacazette tied it up for Olympique Lyonnais in the 89th minute on a penalty earning Olympique Lyonnais a comeback draw. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Brest won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Alexandre Lacazette has been the most prolific scorer on Olympique Lyonnais in his last five matches with two goals. Brest’s top weapon lately has been Romain Del Castillo, who has two goals in the last five matches.