On Saturday, Brest will face off against Paris Saint-Germain in a highly anticipated Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Francis-Le Ble. Both teams are coming off recent Champions League commitments, with PSG finishing their league phase strong after a rocky start. Meanwhile, Brest will look to bounce back from a 3-0 loss to Real Madrid midweek. As we gear up for this encounter, let's take a deep dive into the teams, their current form, and what to expect from the match.
PSG's Rise to the Top
Luis Enrique's Paris Saint-Germain side has been steadily improving after a shaky start in the Champions League group stage. Despite their early struggles, they finished strong with three consecutive wins, scoring 11 goals in the process. PSG are now unbeaten across all competitions in 13 matches, including a 4-1 win over Stuttgart in the Champions League. They remain at the top of the Ligue 1 table, extending their lead over second-place Marseille to 10 points after their 1-1 draw with Reims.
PSG have also maintained a perfect record in their last seven meetings against Brest in Ligue 1, winning each of those games since the Qatari takeover. With an impressive 26-match unbeaten streak in this fixture, the Parisians are favorites going into this encounter, but will they manage to keep their momentum going after their midweek European clash?
Brest's Strong Form Despite Setbacks
Brest have had a remarkable resurgence under manager Eric Roy. After a shaky start to the season, the Pirates have won three consecutive league matches, defeating Le Havre, Rennes, and Lyon, all by a narrow margin. Sitting in 8th place, just five points off the top four, Brest will be eager to continue their push for European competition next season.
However, the Pirates suffered a 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid in their most recent European outing, leaving them in 18th place in their Champions League group. Despite this, Brest’s domestic form has been impressive, and they’ll be looking to make a statement against PSG, especially after an excellent run in Ligue 1.
Injury News and Team Lineups
Brest will be without key players like Bradley Locko, Jordan Amavi, and Massadio Haidara due to injury, though Julien Le Cardinal’s return to the squad could bolster their defense. PSG, on the other hand, have a fully fit squad, including the return of Nuno Mendes after suspension. With the attacking firepower of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Bradley Barcola, PSG will be tough to break down.
Brest Possible Starting XI
Bizot; Lala, Chardonnet, Le Cardinal, Zogbe; Camara, Magnetti, Faivre; Del Castillo, Ajorque, Sima.
Paris Saint-Germain Possible Starting XI
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Doue, Vitinha; Dembele, Goncalo Ramos, Barcola.
Match Prediction: Brest 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain
Given PSG's exhausting week, it is likely that their performance will dip slightly, similar to their 1-1 draw against Reims last week. Brest, on the other hand, have been in great form after European matches, making this encounter an intriguing one. We predict a 1-1 draw, with Brest giving PSG a run for their money.
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