Stade Brestois 29 vs Angers SCO

Brest host Angers at Stade Francis-Le Blé in a meeting between two mid-table sides eager to build early-season momentum. Five rounds in, Brest sit 11th with five points, while Angers are two spots and two points better off in seventh. Neither club is fighting relegation yet, but an early cushion matters in a notoriously tight Ligue 1 table. Brest's form has been erratic — draws with Le Mans and Toulouse, a first win at Le Havre, then losses to PSG and Auxerre, with Kamory Doumbia already on four goals including a brace against Le Havre. Angers have looked steadier, bouncing back from defeats to Lille and Rennes with a 3-1 comeback at Auxerre and back-to-back clean sheets, their goals spread among Amine Sbaï, Prosper Peter and Amine El Ouazzani. Historically, Brest hold the edge in this fixture, winning the most recent meeting 2-0 on the road. Our prediction: 2-1