Saint-Étienne, France — On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Stade Brest 29 and AS Saint-Etienne go head-to-head for their second clash in Ligue 1 this season, following Brest’s dominant 4-0 win earlier. The match kicks off at 9 a.m. ET at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, with both teams desperately needing points.
Brest strides into this match following a thrilling 2-1 victory over AS Monaco on April 5, where they displayed a potent offense with 10 shots compared to Monaco’s six. Meanwhile, Saint-Etienne faltered in their last game, losing 1-0 against RC Lens, managing only four shots throughout the match.
Saint-Etienne’s current league position is precarious. With only 23 points from 28 matches, they sit at 17th place, just above the relegation zone. A win against Brest is crucial for them to avoid dropping further into the relegation depths. Their victory over Montpellier HSC back in mid-March seems like a distant memory as they have struggled with only six wins this season, suffering from a nine-match winless streak until that point.
“We need to get back to winning ways,” said Saint-Etienne’s manager, seeking to boost team morale ahead of this crucial match. The team has been unable to gain traction lately, suffering severe losses, including a staggering 6-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
On the contrary, Brest finds themselves on a rising wave, currently in eighth position with ambitions for a European spot. Their recent form has seen them unbeaten in four games, including back-to-back wins against Toulouse and Monaco. “We are focused on our target,” said Brest’s coach. “Every game is vital as we aim for a European spot.”
The Stade Geoffroy-Guichard promises an electrifying atmosphere on Sunday as both teams vie for crucial points, making this match essential for each side’s aspirations. Documenting the match’s lead-up, numerous injuries plague Saint-Etienne, making them depend heavily on players like Lucas Stassin, who leads the squad with nine goals this season.
Brest is likely to stick with their winning lineup from last week’s performance against Monaco, flaunting talents like Abdalhal Sima and Mahdi Camara, both pivotal in their recent success. With the stakes higher than ever, the Bois Vert fans will rally behind Saint-Etienne as they fight to stay afloat in Ligue 1.
As the countdown continues to the whistle, fans can expect an action-packed contest that could significantly shape the outcomes for both teams as they navigate their paths in Ligue 1.
