August 25, 2024
Rheims (city in France)
Meeting Brest on the green, a passionate showdown is on the horizon.
Lens has been a shining star in Ligue 1 since the new season. With a 1-0 win over Angers on the road in the first match and a 2-1 reversal against Panathinaikos in the UEFA Cup in midweek, Lens is gaining momentum in their double fronts. With a 6-game unbeaten streak, a 4-game winning streak, and a 9-game unbeaten streak at home, Lens has become an insurmountable obstacle for their opponents.
Brest, on the other hand, lost 1-5 to Marseille at home in the first match of the new season, as if being poured with cold water from the head, and suffered a serious blow to their form and morale. With 6 consecutive games in the doldrums and 4 defeats in the last 5 games, in stark contrast to last season's 9 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats on the road, which was the third best performance in the league, Brest is in desperate need of a win to revitalize their fortunes.
Lens has a clear advantage over Brest, and with the memory of beating them at home last season still fresh in their minds, Lens has a much better chance of winning this match. If Brest wants to make a comeback on the road, they not only need to find their form, but also need to overcome the psychological barriers and regain the elegance of the former away dragons.
In this matchup, Lens has the advantage of home field and is in high spirits, while Brest needs to overcome adversity and regain confidence. Lens is expected to win again due to its home field advantage and recent excellent form, while whether Brest can stage a comeback is also a major attraction.
