Bet on Olympique Lyonnais vs Stade Brestois 29 on Football

Olympique Lyonnais are slightly favored to win at home, given their stronger recent Ligue 1 form and current position around 5th compared with Stade Brestois 29 in mid-table around 11th, plus the home advantage at Groupama Stadium. Early market indications from major sportsbooks in the past week have Lyon around 1.85 to win, Brest near 4.20, and the draw about 3.60, making a home victory the likeliest outcome with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Olympique Lyonnais and Stade Brestois 29 in Ligue 1 on 18 January 2026 is scheduled to start at 19:45 UTC. This corresponds to 20:45 local time in Lyon, France, which follows Central European Time during this part of the season.

The game will be played at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France, a modern football venue with a capacity of just under 60,000 spectators and top-tier facilities. The stadium features excellent pitch conditions and strong home support, which typically boosts Lyon’s performance, especially in key Ligue 1 fixtures.

Based on recent league form, home advantage, and early odds around 1.85 for Lyon, 3.60 for the draw, and 4.20 for Brest, a reasonable prediction is a narrow Olympique Lyonnais win, such as 2-1. Bettors might also look at both teams to score, as Brest have been creating chances even away from home, while Lyon’s attack has been more consistent at Groupama Stadium.

In recent head-to-head meetings, Olympique Lyonnais and Stade Brestois 29 have faced each other multiple times in Ligue 1, with Lyon generally having the upper hand, especially at home. Last season they met twice, and overall Lyon have taken more wins in this fixture, while Brest’s positive results have more often come at Stade Francis-Le Blé than in Lyon.