Super Eagles star Moses faces Brest in key Ligue 1 tie for Paris FC - preview, odds, h2h, prediction

Brest host Super Eagles winger Moses Simon and his Paris FC in a crucial Ligue 1 clash between two struggling sides who need all three points.

The home team has just one point from three matches, sitting 17th, while Paris FC occupy 15th position with three points, despite Simon's impressive start to the season following huge transfer from Nantes.

Both teams have leaky defenses, conceding eight goals each so far. Star players Mama Balde (Brest), Ilan Kebbal (Paris FC, 3 goals) and Simon (2 goals, 1 assist) will be key in this relegation zone battle at Stade Francis le Ble.

Both teams are struggling in the early stages of the 2025/2026 season, with Brest sitting in 17th place with just one point from three matches, while Paris FC occupies 15th position with three points.

Referee Bastien Dechepy will oversee this important match between two sides desperate to climb away from the relegation zone and secure their first win in several weeks.

Brest enter this fixture in concerning form, having collected just one point from their opening three Ligue 1 matches. They suffered a 3:1 defeat against Lens on August 29, with Mama Balde scoring their only goal, following a 2:0 loss to Toulouse on August 24.

Their sole point came in a thrilling 3:3 draw with Lille on August 17. In pre-season friendlies, Brest showed more promise with a 1:1 draw against Sassuolo on August 9 and an impressive 2:1 victory over SSC Napoli on August 3.

Currently sitting 17th in the table with just one point and a concerning goal difference of -4, Brest desperately need a positive result.

Newly promoted Paris FC have had a slightly better start to their campaign, collecting three points from their first three matches.

They secured their first win of the season in their most recent outing, defeating Metz 3:2 on August 31, with Ilan Kebbal netting twice including a penalty, and Simon sealing the win.

Prior to that, they suffered a heavy 5:2 defeat at Marseille on August 23 despite Kebbal scoring and providing an assist, and a narrow 1:0 loss at Angers on August 17.

Their pre-season form was encouraging, with a 3:2 victory over Nantes on August 9 and a 2:2 draw against UNFP FC on August 6.

Currently 15th in the standings with three points and a -3 goal difference, Paris will view this match as an opportunity to build momentum.

Brest has a slight edge in the last five meetings, with two wins to Paris FC's one, and two draws.- All of the last eight direct matches between the two sides have ended with under 2.5 goals.

In the most recent encounter, Brest secured a 1-0 away victory.Brest has won 3 of the 8 total matches played between the sides, with Paris FC yet to secure a win against them (0 wins).

Brest have been dealing with some injury concerns. Key midfielder Romain Del Castillo is reportedly nearing a return from a knee injury, but it is uncertain if he will be fit for this match.

Forward Ibrahim Salah is set to miss several weeks with a fractured metatarsal. The team will be hoping for a quick recovery from their injured players to bolster their squad depth.

Paris FC's team news is less detailed, but their recent win against Metz will be a significant boost to morale.

They will be looking to their attacking players, who scored three goals in that victory, to carry that form into this match. There are no major injury concerns reported.

I am predicting a 2-1 victory for Brest. While both teams have shown a troubling lack of defensive solidity, Brest's home advantage and desperate need for a win will likely give them the edge.

They have a history of securing results against Paris FC, and I expect them to be able to find the net at least twice. Paris FC's attacking prowess suggests they will also get on the scoresheet, making a narrow home win a likely outcome.

• Tip 1 - Result: Brest to win

• Tip 2 - Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals

• Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes