Brest vs Montpellier Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 French Ligue 1
THE FACTS
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When is Brest vs Montpellier on and what time does it start? Brest vs Montpellier will take place on Sunday 14th January, 2024 – 14:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Brest vs Montpellier? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Brest vs Montpellier on in the UK? TNT Sports have the rights to Ligue 1 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Brest vs Montpellier
Where can I stream Brest vs Montpellier in the UK? If Brest vs Montpellier is televised on TNT Sports, then subscribers can stream the match live on discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
BREST
After a bright start to the campaign, Stade Brest were expected to revert to the mean and slide down the Ligue 1 table – which they did in the autumn months. However, prior to the winter break, they recovered well and have actually mounted a challenge for a top three finish and potential UEFA Champions League qualification.
Under the management of former Sunderland player Eric Roy, Brest begin the restart to Ligue 1 action sitting fourth in the table and just a couple of points outside of the top three. They come into this one on the back of a 1-0 defeat of Angers in the Coupe de France in their most recent outing, meaning they are now unbeaten in their last seven matches, conceding two goals in that time.
MONTPELLIER
Montpellier Herault were one of the under achieving mid-to-lower-half of the table teams in Ligue 1 that will have been concerned by the league being reduced from 20 to 18 teams, making the likelihood of a relegation battle much greater. They begin the match day sitting firmly in the middle-of-the-table after 17 games.
Coached by Armenian manager Michel Der Zakarian, Montpellier have suffered just one defeat in their last six matches across all competitions and just three losses in their last ten with all three of those defeats coming against teams in the top four of Ligue 1 – including Brest. They defeated Amiens by two goals to one in the Coupe de France last weekend.
THE TEAM NEWS
BREST
After scoring four goals in a game before the winter break, Kamory Doumbia is now away at AFCON, whilst Axel Camblan is unavailable due to suspension.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Bizot; Lala, Chardonnet, Brassier, Locko; Camara, Lees-Melou, Magnetti; Del Castillo, Mounie, Le Douaron
UNAVAILABLE: Camblan (Suspended), Doumbia (International duty), Amavi (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
MONTPELLIER
Montpellier are without six first-teamers due to international callups, whilst Theo Sainte-Luce and Arnaud Nordin are also missing from this one due to injury.
PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Lecomte; Allix, Omeragic, Jullien, Esteve, Mincarelli; Ferri, Savanier, Chotard; Adams, Yeboah
UNAVAILABLE: Tchato (International duty), Bertaud (International duty), Sylla (International duty), Al Tamari (International duty), Sacko (International duty), Kouyate (International duty), Nordin (Injured), Sainte-Luce (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
In their excellent run of form before the stoppage, Stade Brest defeated Montpellier in the reverse fixture between these two sides. They have maintained their impressive form and, despite Kamory Doumbia not being available due to international duty, can still field a very strong team in this one. In contrast, Montpellier are missing several key players so, as a result of that and their home advantage, backing Brest looks the way to go for this one.
TIP: BREST TO WIN
