The Matchday 20 clash in Ligue 1 between Brest and PSG will take place on February 1 at Stade Francis-Le Blé. Brest vs. PSG: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Brest
In the previous round, Eric Roy's side defeated Le Havre (1-0). The club has been in good form, winning 4 of their last 5 Ligue 1 matches. These successful results have lifted the team to 8th place in the standings, just 2 points away from the European competition spots. Notably, the club has scored 19 goals at home in the current championship – only Nice (23) and PSG (27) have scored more.
- Brest has not lost in 7 of their last 8 home matches in Ligue 1 (6 wins, 1 draw).
- The team has scored at least twice in 6 of their last 8 home games in this tournament.
- The club has not conceded more than one goal in their last 8 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Brest (4-2-3-1)
Marco Bizot – Luc Zogbe, Soumaila Coulibaly, Brendan Chardonnet, Kenny Lala – Hugo Magnetti, Mahdi Camara – Abdallah Sima, Romain Faivre, Romain Del Castillo – Ludovic Ajorque.
PSG
In Matchday 19, the Parisians drew with Reims (1-1). This result ended the club's 4-match winning streak in the league. It's worth noting that Luis Enrique's side is still unbeaten in the current Ligue 1 season. The team sits at the top of the table, with their nearest rival trailing by 10 points. PSG has scored 22 goals in away matches this season – only Marseille (25) has a better record.
Key midfielders Warren Zaire-Emery and Joao Neves will miss the game due to health issues. Additionally, defender Milan Skriniar has signed a loan deal with Fenerbahçe until the end of the season.
- The club has won 4 of their last 5 away matches in the league.
- At least three goals have been scored in 4 of PSG's last 5 away games in Ligue 1.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score in 4 of the team's last 5 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for PSG (4-1-2-3)
Gianluigi Donnarumma – Nuno Mendes, Lucas Hernandez, Lucas Beraldo, Warren Zaire-Emery – Fabian Ruiz – Lee Kang-In, Désiré Doué – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Gonçalo Ramos, Ousmane Dembélé.
Referee
Benoît Bastien (France)
Matches – 10 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 50;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 70%.
Match Prediction: Brest vs. PSG
Brest has been prolific in front of goal at home in Ligue 1. The club has scored in 9 of their last 10 home matches in this tournament, even against strong opponents like Marseille and Lyon. However, Brest's defense has shown vulnerabilities, conceding in their last 5 home league games.
PSG maintains their attacking prowess even in away matches. The club has found the net in 13 of their last 14 away games in Ligue 1, scoring at least twice in 11 of those occasions. This offensive style often leads to defensive lapses, with PSG conceding in 7 of their last 9 away matches in this tournament.
Additionally, both teams have scored in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head encounters at Brest's ground in the league. I believe the upcoming match will follow the same pattern. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
