Separated by seven points in midtable, Ligue 1 sides Brest and Monaco fight it out for all three points at Stade Francis-Le Ble on Friday, 5 December.
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- Brest are on a two-match winning streak in the league.
- The Pirates are winless in three of their last five home outings (W2, D2, L1).
- Monaco are unbeaten in back-to-back competitive games (W1, D1).
- The Monegasques have failed to win successive away games (D1, L1).
Correct score prediction: Brest 2-2 Monaco
Having won back-to-back league games, against Strasbourg and Metz respectively, Brest will hope to build momentum when they face an opponent they’ve beaten only once in five competitive meetings.
On the other hand, Monaco are slowly recovering from one of their worst-ever starts to the Ligue 1 season, having beaten reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain last time out by the narrowest of margins.
Nevertheless, despite their poor away form of just two wins in seven league trips, we expect Monaco to nick at least a point off Brest at Stade Francis-Le Ble.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back the Monegasques
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.2%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Eric Roy’s men haven’t been the best of home sides in the top division this term, having won just two of their seven home games so far. According to the bookies, the Pirates are the underdogs in the face of a resurgent Monaco side, with odds of 21/10 (3.10) implying a 32.2% chance of success.
Monaco have won half of their 14 games this season, and their latest result against PSG provides them with ample hope. Sebastien Pocognoli’s men are favourites, according to bookmakers, with 23/20 (2.15) odds.
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Most recent H2Hs: Monaco supremacy
Brest only victory in their last six meetings against Monaco came in their previous H2H last season, with the visitors winning all five H2Hs prior. The last time the two teams drew a match was in February 1990.
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Brest preview: Two missing
Radoslaw Majecki and Bradley Locko are two confirmed absentees for Eric Roy.
Predicted lineup: Coudert (GK), Lala, Chardonnet, Diaz, Bourgault, Chotard, Magnetti, Del Castillo, Doumbia, Lascary & Ajorque
Last five matches:
- Strasbourg 1-2 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Brest 3-2 Metz (Ligue 1)
- Marseille 3-0 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Brest 0-0 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 1-0 Brest (Ligue 1)
Monaco preview: Four absentees
Eric Dier is still missing with a calf injury, while Thilo Kehrer and Denis Zakaria are serving their respective suspensions. Folarin Balogun is also doubtful to star in this away fixture due to fitness concerns.
Predicted lineup: Hradecky (GK), Vanderson, Teze, Salisu, Henrique, Coulibaly, Camara, Golovin, Minamino, Akliouche & Balogun
Last five matches:
- Monaco 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1)
- Pafos 2-2 Monaco (UEFA Champions League)
- Rennes 4-1 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Monaco 1-4 Lens (Ligue 1)
- Bodo/Glimt 0-1 Monaco (UEFA Champions League)
Player to watch: Takumi Minamino
Minamino’s second half strike against Paris Saint-Germain was only his third goal of the Ligue 1 season, and his second successive goal, after netting the opener against Pafos in the UEFA Champions League. The Japanese forward will be itching to get onto the scoresheet once again.