Brest vs Monaco Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 21/04/2024, 02:44  by Nella Wagah in Ligue 1 Predictions

Brest will host Monaco this Sunday in a Ligue 1 game that could have key permutations in the race for automatic Champions League slots. The two sides are a point apart, second-placed Brest on 53 points and Monaco third with 52. Brest are coming from an eventful outing against Lyon, in which they suffered a 4-3 away loss. Three second half goals in a span of eight minutes almost completed a stunning comeback for Brest. However, they conceded three late goals in a match that also saw two players sent off. Pierre Lees-Melou was sent off for Brest and will be suspended for this encounter. That loss to Lyon was Brest’s second straight outing that ended with seven goals. They’ve conceded seven in those two matches and don’t carry a great defensive run to this key game. Their only clean sheet in five matches was against struggling Lorient. They’ve also lost five times against sides in the current Ligue 1 top-seven this season.

Monaco will have a good feeling about this game and will want to take this chance to displace Brest in second place. Being 11 points behind leaders PSG, there’s no chance Monaco will mount a late title challenge. They are best placed fighting for an automatic Champions League qualification spot. A win here will be key in that aspect, seeing that they are just three points ahead of fourth-placed Lille. With a game in hand against Brest, Monaco will know just how crucial a win here could be. Their recent form adds to their placing as favorites coming to this game. Maghnes Akliouche’s lone strike led Monaco to a 1-0 win in an eventful match at home to Rennes last time out. Both teams had a player sent off, with Monaco seeing Thilo Kehrer leave for an early shower. That, however, didn’t stop them from going unbeaten in six matches, four of which ended in wins. The visitors have suffered just one loss in their last 10 league matches. They beat Brest 2-0 in the reverse fixture, for their fourth straight win over their hosts.