Nice vs Brest: match statistics
Nice, playing at home, displays solid home form with a 44% win rate and a goal difference of 0, indicating stability. The team averages 1.33 goals scored and conceded per match at home, with a decent shot conversion rate (10%) and an average of 5 shots on target per game. Brest performs significantly worse in away matches – with only 22% wins, as many as 67% losses, and a negative goal difference of -8. The visitors concede an average of 2 goals away from home, and their xG (1.07) is significantly lower than Nice's (1.43). The recent form over the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.4 PPG compared to Brest's 0.8 PPG). Considering Nice's home advantage and Brest's poor away results, a home win is the most likely scenario.
Nice vs Brest: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nice played against Brest in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on February 1, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Nice has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Brest has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Nice scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.89. Brest scores 1.26 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Nice's games and 47% of Brest's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 58%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Brest has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.27 per game. Nice takes 11.5 shots per game, while Brest takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Nice leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Brest leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nice's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Brest, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Nice, playing at home, displays solid home form with a 44% win rate and a goal difference of 0, indicating stability. The team averages 1.33 goals scored and conceded per match at home, with a decent shot conversion rate (10%) and an average of 5 shots on target per game. Brest performs significantly worse in away matches – with only 22% wins, as many as 67% losses, and a negative goal difference of -8. The visitors concede an average of 2 goals away from home, and their xG (1.07) is significantly lower than Nice's (1.43). The recent form over the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.4 PPG compared to Brest's 0.8 PPG). Considering Nice's home advantage and Brest's poor away results, a home win is the most likely scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Nice | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Brest is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Nice · 1.2 pts / game - Brest
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Nice is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Nice · 1.26 goals / game - Brest
Brest is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.89 goals / game - Nice · 1.63 goals / game - Brest
Nice scores in 79% of games (15 of 19 meczów), while Brest keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 meczów).
Brest scores in 63% of games (12 of 19 meczów), while Nice keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Nice
Over / Under - Brest
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Nice is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / game - Nice · 1.21 pts / game - Brest
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nice - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 32%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Brest - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Nice
Brest
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Nice | Liga | Brest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.21 | 2.87 | • 2.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 50% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 52% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 28% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 70% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 80% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Nice's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Brest. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Nice vs Brest?
The Ligue 1 match finished Nice 2:2 Brest. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nice vs Brest?
Nice score 1.32 goals per game on average and Brest 1.26. The Ligue 1 average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Nice's matches and 47% of Brest's.
What form are Nice and Brest in?
Over the last 5 games Nice have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Brest 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nice vs Brest?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Nice vs Brest: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.