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Brest will play host to Montpellier at Stade Francis-Le Blé in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Brest vs Montpellier Preview
The hosts could be the surprise package of this campaign as they have unexpectedly been very impressive so far. At this stage last season, Brest were rock bottom in the standings. However, they currently sit fourth with 31 points, trailing second-placed Nice and third-placed Monaco by four and two points respectively.
Les Pirates have won nine matches and drawn four out of 17, losing four times. They also boast a +10 goal difference. Spirits are high in Brest camp - the team will be keen to maintain this momentum as long as possible. They prevailed 3-1 in the reverse fixture against Montpellier and will hope to do it again.
The visitors are still flying low this term despite their awesome offseason and many recruitments. Montpellier sit in 12th place on 18 points ahead of matchday 18. The 2011–12 champions have been enduring an inconsistent run this season, conceding more goals than they have managed to score.
La Paillade will look to address their instability as they head to Stade Francis-Le Blé, a familiar ground for Michel Der Zakarian’s men. Their previous visit ended in a 7-0 chaos despite Brest finishing with one man less. However, Montpellier have won at the venue many times, recently bagging a 4-0 success.
Brest vs Montpellier Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Brest have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches against Montpellier.
- Brest have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five home matches against Montpellier.
- Brest have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Montpellier have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Brest have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches while Montpellier have won twice, drawn twice and lost once.
Brest vs Montpellier Prediction
Brest attacking duo Romain Del Castillo and Kamory Doumbia boast five goals each and seem very hungry for more. Goalkeeper Marco Bizot has been promising as well with seven clean sheets.
Nigerian striker Akor Adams has netted seven times in the top flight for Montpellier, which puts him third in the goal chart.
Brest are expected to emerge the winner based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Brest 2-1 Montpellier
Brest vs Montpellier Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Brest to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Brest to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Montpellier to score - Yes
