Despite a disrupted rhythm in accumulating points in the league, Stade Brestois' achievements in the Champions League, where they are in the top eight after six rounds, cannot be overlooked. Heading into the match against Angers, they are in good form, having secured four wins in their last five games, and a trip to one of the relegation contenders should not pose a significant challenge.
Goalless defeats to Auxerre (0:1), Olympique Lyonnais (0:3), and Rennes (0:2) further highlighted Angers' instability, as they lead Le Havre, a team in the relegation zone, by just one point. In terms of xG, Angers rank third from bottom (16.92), and at home, they have scored only five goals in eight matches, against an expected 8.4. They even narrowly defeated Bobigny (1:0) from the lower French divisions in the Cup (10–8 in shots).
This campaign, Stade Brestois have resiliently coped with the increased workload, although they sometimes lack enough players for all competitions. They closed 2024 with a strong finish of three consecutive wins—including a notable 4:1 thrashing of Nantes, who conceded with 1.83 xGA and eight shots on target. Romain Del Castillo (4+3) and Ludovic Ajorque (4+1) remain prominent figures in the squad—both pose a significant aerial threat.
Since the beginning of the 2022/23 season, Stade Brestois have achieved three victories over Angers with a combined score of 8:1. The Champions League side will again dictate the terms, and they can be backed with a zero handicap.
