Ligue 1 Regular Season - 5
Stade Brestois 29 4 - 1 FT Nice
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Stade Brestois 29
Goalkeepers
G. Coudert
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Defenders
K. Lala
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B. Chardonnet
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J. M. Diaz
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B. Locko
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Midfielders
J. Chotard
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H. Magnetti
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R. Del Castillo
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K. Doumbia
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P. Mboup
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Forwards
L. Ajorque
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BENCH
N. Jauny
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J. Bourgault
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D. Guindo
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J. Le Cardinal
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R. Le Guen
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L. Zogbe
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J. Dina Ebimbe
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H. Makalou
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R. Labeau Lascary
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Nice
Goalkeepers
Y. Diouf
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Defenders
Midfielders
J. Clauss
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H. Boudaoui
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C. Vanhoutte
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T. Gouveia
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BENCH
M. Dupe
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M. Bombito
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A. Mendy
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S. Abdul Samed
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T. Louchet
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M. Sanson
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M. Cho
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I. Jansson
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Kevin
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/09/2025 | Stade Brestois 29 | 4 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 17/05/2025 | Nice | 6 - 0 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 02/11/2024 | Stade Brestois 29 | 0 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 04/02/2024 | Stade Brestois 29 | 0 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 01/10/2023 | Nice | 0 - 0 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 16/04/2023 | Stade Brestois 29 | 1 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
20/09/2025
17/05/2025
02/11/2024
04/02/2024
01/10/2023
16/04/2023
Stade Brestois 29 Win
Nice Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +26
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Brest's clinical slaughter exposes Nice's fragility
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. At Stade Francis-Le Blé, Stade Brestois 29 transformed a collision between two desperate teams into a brutal exhibition of efficiency, dismantling Nice 4-1 with intensity that cut through the Côte d'Azur club's possession dominance like a blade through silk.
The six-minute knockout punch
By the 6th minute, Ludovic Ajorque had buried Nice's hopes. A razor-sharp cut inside, a cross from Romain Del Castillo, and the Breton striker had already laid the foundation for what would become an avalanche. Three minutes later, Del Castillo returned the favour, converting Ajorque's assist. This supposed crunch match between two sides in freefall had become a one-sided reckoning. Nice, commanding 62% possession, found themselves trapped in Brest's counter-attacking web.
VAR's footnote and the defensive collapse
Terem Moffi pulled one back for the Aiglons at the 30-minute mark, assisted by Hicham Boudaoui, with VAR confirming the goal moments later. But it was merely a consolation in a match where balance had evaporated entirely. Brest held the emotional and physical grip. Nice fired 21 shots into the void. Raphaël Labeau Lascary, introduced at the 61st minute, sealed the rout at 76, while Joris Chotard completed the festival at 70. Four goals in 70 minutes—this was execution, not a match.
The statistic that kills
Nice's numbers screamed dominance: 605 completed passes, 89% accuracy, seven corners. Yet Brest's story was written in conversion rates. With just 38% possession and 11 shots, they scored four. Nice squandered their intensity into 21 sterile attempts. This is the chasm between owning the ball and owning the game. Brest finally breathes after weeks of suffocation. Nice drowns deeper.
Key Questions
What made Romain Del Castillo the architect of Brest's victory?
One goal, one assist, three key passes. Del Castillo orchestrated Brest's offensive symphony, dictating tempo and precision throughout.
How did Brest suffocate Nice despite 38% possession?
Clinical finishing. Four goals from 11 shots versus one from 21 for Nice. Conversion rate, not possession, wins matches.
What did substitute Labeau Lascary change?
One goal in 15 minutes. The substitute drove the final nail into an already-broken Nice, confirming Brest's second-half dominance.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Testing Consistency in Brittany
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. A tactical tug-of-war looms as two sides separated by just two points search for a definitive identity in the table.
The Setup
Stade Brestois 29 welcomes Nice to the Stade Francis-Le Blé on September 20, 2025. The hosts enter this fixture with superior Form, having secured three wins in their last five outings to climb to 10th. In contrast, Nice has struggled for Balance, suffering four defeats in their last five matches. While the Stakes are primarily focused on mid-table stability, both managers know that their Stars must deliver to avoid a slide toward the lower half of the standings.
Key Battle
The individual duel between Kamory Doumbia and Charles Vanhoutte will be decisive. Doumbia has been the creative heartbeat for Brest, providing the spark needed to unlock rigid defenses. Vanhoutte will be tasked with neutralizing that threat, acting as the defensive screen to protect a Nice backline that has looked vulnerable during their recent losing streak.
Our Prediction
Expect a cautious approach from both sides, with Nice likely prioritizing defensive solidity to stop their recent slump. Brest will have more of the ball but might find it difficult to break down a motivated away defense. A 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome, as neither team currently possesses the clinical edge to dominate this matchup completely.