Montpellier take on the visitors Brest in the round 11 match of French Ligue 1. The match will be played on Sunday, November 10th at Stade de la Mosson (Montpellier).
Was Montpellier’s former coach right all along? Based on the recent results of the "Paladins," was the previous coach right after all? Was the issue not with the coach but solely with the players? Not entirely. Firstly, an epidemic of injuries has prevented Montpellier from accumulating points, and secondly, the team made hardly any impactful additions during the offseason apart from veterans Maksimovic and Traore. Since Ter-Zakarian’s departure, Montpellier has played two matches, losing with an aggregate score of 0-4. After ten rounds, the hosts have only four points— their worst start in the last seven years. Gasset hasn’t yet managed to stabilize the situation, and if nothing changes in the winter transfer window, Montpellier might leave Ligue 1 after 14 years. So far, the "Paladins" have only one victory and are six points behind the safe 15th spot, going three consecutive games without a goal.
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Brest have clearly prioritized the Champions League this season. With three wins in four games, Brest is in the top four there, but their Ligue 1 campaign has been less successful. They currently sit in the lower half of the league table, although only three points away from the top six. The team has certainly shown improvement recently, going undefeated throughout October. This upswing has been largely due to a tighter defense, which finally led to their first away win. Brest typically struggles against favorites but could capitalize on Montpellier’s current state. In their last seven matches, the "Pirates" have lost only once.
Montpellier’s current "consistency" is marked by their inability to score and their heavy defeats. They lack the personnel to improve their game, and are even losing to direct rivals in the relegation battle. Brest, though not always strong in away matches and having played in the Czech Republic midweek, occasionally pulls off pleasant surprises. With the "Paladins" in such poor form, the "Pirates" should be able to secure at least a draw, if not a victory.
Prediction for the match: Brest not lose (X2).
