Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 2 match between Toulouse and Brest and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
As the early season favourites, Toulouse will look to justify their title credentials on Sunday when they take on Brest for a round 2 match in the Ligue 1.
The two teams enter the match at Stadium Municipal with two points separating them in the Ligue 1 standings.
Team form: Toulouse vs Brest
Toulouse Form
Their last three matches saw Toulouse drawing 1-1 with Lens, before taking out Saint-Etienne by 2-3, and Nice by 0-1. Toulouse claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Ligue 1, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored seven and conceded ten goals.
Brest Form
In has been a bit of everything for Brest in their previous three matches, as they first beat Lille by 2-0. This was followed by a disappointing 6-0 defeat against Nice, before an encounter with Lille produced a 3-3 draw. Brest managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Ligue 1. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring 17 time and letting in nine.
Betting stats and facts for Toulouse and Brest
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Toulouse and Brest. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 20 of the last 22 Toulouse home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 17 of the last 19 Toulouse home matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Toulouse have lost the last 4 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Toulouse have lost the last 4 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Toulouse matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 8 Brest away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Brest away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Brest away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was over 5.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Brest away matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In the last 5 Brest away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players in form: Toulouse vs Brest
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Yann Gboho brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Toulouse will start him against Brest, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Kamory Doumbia, who notched up three goals in his past six games.
Betting markets: Toulouse vs Brest
Full-time result
Toulouse won one of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Stadium Municipal. They drew four and lost five as well, while Brest won four of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost four. Toulouse are without defeat in 5 matches on the spin. Brest have not lost to Toulouse in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Toulouse scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Brest scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Toulouse played. Brest should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as Toulouse only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Brest claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Brest have scored in 5 consecutive meetings with Toulouse when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Toulouse saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Of the last ten games for Brest, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.6 times goals per game.