The Matchday 28 clash in Ligue 1 between Brest and Monaco will take place on April 5 at Stade Francis-Le Blé. Brest vs. Monaco: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Brest
The Bretons defeated Toulouse 4-2 in the last round, extending their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 to three matches (2 wins, 1 draw). These results have allowed the team to climb from 10th to 8th place in the Ligue 1 standings and reduce the gap to the European competition zone to six points. Notably, Brest is the only club in the current championship with a zero goal difference – 42:42. Additionally, the team has kept clean sheets in their last two home Ligue 1 matches.
- The club has not lost in 9 of their last 11 matches in the French championship (6 wins, 3 draws).
- The Bretons have scored at least twice in 6 of their last 7 home matches in this tournament.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 5 of Brest's last 7 home matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Brest (4-3-3)
Marco Bizot – Kenny Lala, Julien Le Cardinal, Abdoulaye Ndiaye, Justine Bourgo – Pierre Lees-Melou, Mahdi Camara, Kamory Doumbia – Mathias Pereira Lage, Ludovic Ajorque, Mama Baldé.
Monaco
The Monegasques have won their last two championship matches, defeating Angers (2-0) and Nice (2-1). The club's unbeaten run in Ligue 1 has reached four matches, with three wins during this period. The derby victory over Nice allowed Monaco to rise to 2nd place in the French championship standings and prevent PSG from securing the title after 27 rounds. Monaco's goal-scoring streak in the elite division has extended to 12 matches, during which they have scored at least twice in 8 of them. In total, Monaco has 53 goals this Ligue 1 season – the third-best record after PSG (79) and Marseille (54).
- Both teams scored in 10 of the club's last 12 matches in the championship.
- The team won their last away match in Ligue 1, having failed to win on the road in this tournament in the previous 7 matches (3 draws, 4 losses).
- The Monegasques have not scored more than 1 goal in 6 of their last 8 away matches in the elite French championship.
Predicted lineup for Monaco (4-4-2)
Philipp Köhn – Caio Henrique, Christian Mavissa Eliebi, Thilo Kehrer, Wilfried Singo – Takumi Minamino, Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria, Maghnes Akliouche – Breel Embolo, Mika Biereth.
Referee
Thomas Leonard (France)
Matches – 15 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 50;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 20%.
Match Prediction: Brest vs. Monaco
Both teams have improved after relatively unsuccessful periods. The Bretons are unbeaten in three Ligue 1 matches, while Monaco has not lost in their last four tournament matches, earning 10 points during this period. It is also important to note that Brest will be the home team. On their home turf, the Bretons are very resilient, having not lost in 10 of their last 12 championship matches, with 7 wins. The club regularly scores in home matches, having found the net in 12 of their last 14 Ligue 1 matches.
Monaco, on the other hand, struggles in away matches in the current championship and has dropped points in 7 of their last 8 away games. Despite their unimpressive away form, the Monegasques have regularly scored, while also conceding goals. Both teams scored in 9 of the club's last 11 away matches in Ligue 1. The Bretons also do not have a reliable defense and rarely keep clean sheets even when playing well at home. Both teams scored in 5 of Brest's last 7 home matches in Ligue 1.
Overall, the upcoming opponents play an attacking style, which implies a productive game up front and defensive errors. Therefore, I believe both teams will score, my prediction: Both teams to score – yes
