PSG continue their march towards reclaiming the French Ligue 1 title as they host Brest on Saturday. The Parisians remain imperious at home and should be too strong for Brest who are having a difficult campaign.
Despite sitting 11 points clear at the top, PSG's march towards the Ligue 1 title has not been as smooth as they wold like. Thy have not been as dominant this season and have dropped some needless points.
Things have been particularly difficult for PSG in recent weeks as they have claimed just one win from their last five Ligue 1 matches. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Lyon in their previous fixture with Thilo Kehrer’s late effort earning them a share of the spoils.
In the midst of all these problems, PSG have remained solid at the Parc des Princes where they are still unbeaten this season. Mauricio Pochettino’s men have claimed eight wins from nine home matches this term and triumphed 2-0 over Monaco in their previous fixture in front of their fans.
Brest are having a different campaign from PSG and have spent much of the season in the bottom half of the table. However, sitting nine points above the bottom three, they are in no present danger of getting dragged into a relegation battle.
Things have gotten worse for Brest who travel to the capital winless in their last three Ligue 1 matches. They have suffered two defeats in that run and were beaten 3-0 at home by Nice in their previous fixture.
One of the problems for Brest is a shaky backline that has seen them keep just one clean sheet in their last six Ligue 1 matches. Michel Der Zakarian’s men have also conceded eight goals in the last three fixtures in that run.
How the bookies view it
PSG are considered overwhelming favourites among the bookies at 2/9 with MansionBet while an unlikely victory for Brest is priced at 14/1 by Coral. A draw is set at odds of 33/5 by SBK.
Head to head
PSG have never lost to Brest, claiming 11 wins and a draw from 12 previous matches. The Parisians ran out 4-2 winners in the reverse fixture back in August with Kylian Mbappe among the goals.
Players to watch
Lionel Messi and Neymar are not expected to return for Saturday’s clash, Kylian Mbappe will be the one to watch for PSG. The French striker has nine Ligue 1 goals and is priced at 5/8 with MansionBet to get on the score sheet.
Romain Faivre often carries the goal threat for Brest and has found the net seven times this season. The midfielder could be worth keeping an eye on to score anytime at 13/2 with bet365.
Anything else catch the eye?
PSG are expected to claim another comfortable victory over Brest and could be backed in the -2 handicap market at 7/5 with Paddy Power. The Parisians could also be tipped to win both halves at 16/11 with 10bet.
PSG have seen more goals after the break in their last three matches across all competitions, so the second half could be tipped as the highest scoring half at 21/20 with betway.
This French Ligue 1 match between PSG and Brest will be played on Jan 15, 2022 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best PSG vs Brest prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
