Auxerre vs Brest Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Ligue 1, France
Ligue 1
Brest B29STANDINGS
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CONTEXT
The match has concluded, with Auxerre securing a 2-0 victory over Brest after taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. Coming into the fixture, Auxerre were the slight favorites with a 41.9% implied probability of winning, compared to Brest's 27.5% chance and a 30.6% likelihood of a draw. While Brest was considered the overall stronger team, Auxerre's win represented a significant deviation of 58.1% from the remaining probability pools, though the final outcome ultimately aligned with the pre-match market favorite. Brest controlled the ball for the majority of the game, holding 56% possession compared to Auxerre's 44%. However, the home side was significantly more dangerous in attack. The final outcome was completely consistent with the expected goals (xG) data, as Auxerre generated 1.52 xG to Brest's 0.94 xG. This 0.58 xG differential highlighted Auxerre's superior chance creation, and their resulting efficiency shift was strictly in line with expectations. A major defining factor in the match was a red card issued to Auxerre. This created a notable red card distortion that forced strict second-half defensive adjustments. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Auxerre held firm to preserve their clean sheet and claim the full-time win.
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: Auxerre showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
- Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
- xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with expected goal differential.
- Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
- xG expectations: Aligned with xG expectations (Classify).
- Event impact: Red card(s) affected the match (Classify).
- Red card distortion: Classify as red card distortion.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
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| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |


Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Auxerre
BrestTeam Power Ranking
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74.18
Auxerre
BrestForm Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.


Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
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Attacking Efficiency 
Defensive Efficiency 
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)




Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
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Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 9 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.


Match Record 
Goals 
Data last updated: 2026-03-27T12:23:21+00:00
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