Olympique Lyonnais vs Brest: match statistics
Olympique Lyon are in excellent form, having won all of their last five matches, which translates to a maximum points haul in that period. The hosts are extremely effective at home, where they have won 75% of their matches, keeping clean sheets in 63% of games and conceding an average of just 0.75 goals per match. Brest have been struggling away from home, losing as many as 63% of their matches and conceding an average of 2 goals per game with a goal difference of -7. Furthermore, the visitors have failed to score in 38% of their away fixtures, which, combined with Lyon's dominance in possession (57% vs 44%) and higher xG (1.6 vs 1.09), puts them in a very difficult position. All statistical indicators clearly point to the hosts' advantage, and they should secure a comfortable victory in this encounter.
Olympique Lyonnais vs Brest: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Olympique Lyonnais played against Brest in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Olympique Lyonnais has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Brest has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Olympique Lyonnais scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 1.00. Brest scores 1.35 and allows 1.59. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Olympique Lyonnais's games and 47% of Brest's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 59%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Olympique Lyonnais has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.34 per game. Olympique Lyonnais takes 12.7 shots per game, while Brest takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Olympique Lyonnais leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. Brest leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Olympique Lyonnais's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Brest, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.88 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Olympique Lyon are in excellent form, having won all of their last five matches, which translates to a maximum points haul in that period. The hosts are extremely effective at home, where they have won 75% of their matches, keeping clean sheets in 63% of games and conceding an average of just 0.75 goals per match. Brest have been struggling away from home, losing as many as 63% of their matches and conceding an average of 2 goals per game with a goal difference of -7. Furthermore, the visitors have failed to score in 38% of their away fixtures, which, combined with Lyon's dominance in possession (57% vs 44%) and higher xG (1.6 vs 1.09), puts them in a very difficult position. All statistical indicators clearly point to the hosts' advantage, and they should secure a comfortable victory in this encounter.
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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
| Olympique Lyonnais | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.33 |
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 20% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Olympique Lyonnais · 2.4 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.
Olympique Lyonnais is 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.47 goals / game - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.35 goals / game - Brest
Olympique Lyonnais is 59% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.59 goals / game - Brest
Olympique Lyonnais scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Brest keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 meczów).
Brest scores in 65% of games (11 of 17 meczów), while Olympique Lyonnais keeps a clean sheet in 53% (9 of 17 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 - Olympique Lyonnais
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.
Olympique Lyonnais is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - Olympique Lyonnais · 1.35 pts / game - Brest
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Olympique Lyonnais - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 35% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Olympique Lyonnais
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
| Olympique Lyonnais | Liga | Brest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.47 | 2.88 | • 2.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 50% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 53% | 52% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 53% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 70% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 81% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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 Olympique Lyonnais's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Brest. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Olympique Lyonnais vs Brest?
The Ligue 1 match finished Olympique Lyonnais 2:1 Brest. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Olympique Lyonnais vs Brest?
Olympique Lyonnais score 1.47 goals per game on average and Brest 1.35. The Ligue 1 average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Olympique Lyonnais's matches and 47% of Brest's.
What form are Olympique Lyonnais and Brest in?
Over the last 5 games Olympique Lyonnais have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Brest 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Olympique Lyonnais vs Brest?
The statistical background for Olympique Lyonnais vs Brest — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.