Brest vs Auxerre prediction 04.01.2026 | Ligue 1

Brest’s Ligue 1 season has been characterised by mixed results but relative mid-table security. After 16 matches, they sit 11th with 19 points, having recorded five wins, four draws and seven defeats. Éric Roy’s men enjoyed a three-game winning run spanning late November and early December, but their momentum stalled just before the festive period. They suffered back-to-back defeats, losing 3-1 to Rennes in Ligue 1 before an unexpected penalty shootout exit against lower-division side Avranches in the Coupe de France.

Crucially, Brest tend to perform better at Stade Francis-Le Blé, where their form improves noticeably. They are unbeaten in eight of their last ten home matches across all competitions, including two wins and a draw in their last three outings at this venue.

However, Brest head into this fixture with notable absences. Julien Le Cardinal is suspended after being sent off in the Coupe de France clash just before Christmas, while Kamory Doumbia and Junior Dina Ebimbe are both away on AFCON duty.

Auxerre’s campaign has proven far more problematic. They currently sit 16th with 12 points from 16 matches, posting a record of three wins, three draws and ten defeats, which leaves them deeply involved in the relegation battle. Like Brest, Auxerre also put together a three-match unbeaten run in Ligue 1 between late November and early December.

That sequence was followed by a dramatic 2-2 draw with Lille, a match notable for its chaos, as four players were sent off, with both sides finishing with nine men. Christophe Pélissier’s team were subsequently eliminated from the Coupe de France, suffering a 2-1 defeat to Monaco.

Auxerre’s lack of a consistent goal threat has been a recurring issue throughout the season, despite contributions from attacking and midfield players such as Lassine Sinayoko, who leads the club’s scoring charts with six goals. No major injury absences have been reported ahead of this fixture, but their poor recent results continue to undermine confidence.