Looking to make it three wins on the bounce, Brest will travel to the Stade de l'Abbe Deschamps to face Auxerre on Friday for matchday six of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season.
Auxerre:
After a challenging start, where they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Marseille and lost to Lens and Paris Saint-Germain, Brest showed signs of resurgence with a 4-0 win over Saint-Etienne. Their morale received a significant boost after a historic 2-1 victory against SK Sturm Graz in their first-ever Champions League match, followed by a solid 2-0 win over Toulouse. However, head coach Eric Roy remains concerned about their overall performance, especially given their low expected goals (0.46) compared to their opponents (2.73) in the last match. As they look to build momentum, a strong showing against Auxerre will be crucial.
Brest:
Auxerre enters this match sitting 16th in the table, having garnered just three points from five fixtures. After earning promotion back to Ligue 1 by finishing top of Ligue 2 last season, the team has struggled to adapt to the top flight, losing four consecutive matches after an impressive 2-1 victory over Nice in their season opener. Despite a close 3-2 defeat to Montpellier in their last outing, head coach Christophe Pelissier was encouraged by his players' performance against a strong opponent. Friday's encounter presents an excellent opportunity for Auxerre to claim vital points against a Brest side also navigating early-season challenges. With a determined effort, AJA hopes to turn their fortunes around and kickstart their campaign.
Prediction: 1-1
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