Monaco take on the visitors Brest in the round 12 match of French Ligue 1. The match will be played on Friday, November 22nd at Stade Louis II (Monaco).
Monaco maintain a high standard. Monaco is a club with a proud history and big ambitions. However, they recently went through a challenging period, failing to even qualify for European competitions. The task of reclaiming their status was entrusted to Adi Hütter, and the Austrian delivered brilliantly. His debut season in France, 2023/2024, saw Monaco secure second place, earning Aleksandr Golovin and company a return to the Champions League. In Europe, they made headlines with a sensational victory over Barcelona in the first match. They then stumbled to a draw in Zagreb against Dinamo but bounced back strongly, defeating Red Star Belgrade 5-1 and Bologna. Domestically, Monaco started with six wins and a draw, but a brief slump followed—a goalless draw with Lille and back-to-back losses to Nice and Angers. However, they rebounded in their most recent game with a commanding 3-1 win away against Strasbourg.
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For most of their history, Brest struggled to make an impact, usually fighting for survival in Ligue 1. That changed last season when they achieved a surprising third-place finish, behind only Monaco and PSG. This remarkable achievement earned them a debut in the Champions League, where the "Pirates" have performed admirably. They defeated Sturm Graz, Red Bull Salzburg, and Sparta Prague, while holding Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-1 draw. In Ligue 1, Brest had a rough start with two losses, and after six rounds, they had just six points. However, they hit a strong run of form, earning seven points from three matches. November, however, has been less kind, as they suffered defeats to both Nice and Montpellier.
Between 2019 and 2021, the clubs traded victories. However, Monaco has dominated the fixture recently, winning the last five encounters. Last season, Golovin and his teammates secured identical 2-0 victories in both matches. Monaco is the stronger team and will be playing at home, where they’ve typically been dominant. With Adi Hütter’s side keen to maintain their momentum and Brest’s recent dip in form, a home win looks likely. Given Monaco’s recent home performances, expect them to press hard from the start, likely focusing on utilizing Golovin’s playmaking skills and Ben Yedder’s clinical finishing. Brest, despite their solid Champions League run, might find it difficult to cope with Monaco's high tempo, especially considering their defensive lapses in recent Ligue 1 games. This match could also see a few goals, making a side bet on Over 2.5 goals worth considering.
Prediction for the match: Monaco to win with a handicap of -1.0 goals.
