Stade Brestois 29

vs

Paris Saint-Germain FC

Predictions & Betting Tips

Draw looks a long shot even for in-form hosts

Paris Saint-Germain FC will be heading to Stade Brestois 29 in the knowledge that they have utterly dominated this fixture in recent years. They have won the vast majority of meetings across all competitions, and our Stade Brestois 29 vs Paris Saint-Germain FC prediction reflects PSG's continual dominance. The most recent games have been the most lopsided with PSG claiming a 5-2 Ligue 1 win and then a 7-0 rout when the teams met in the return leg of the Champions League. Ligue 1 is looking very open this season with PSG perched at the top of the table with 17 points after the last round of games and Brest in mid-table on nine from eight. That shows the different ambitions of the two clubs, but PSG's recent form is mixed domestically. Brest have won two and drawn two of their last five with a gutsy 3-3 draw at Lorient and a 4-1 win over Nice being their most impressive efforts. It is a completely different story for Brest now with Éric Roy’s disciplined, pragmatic approach making them a tough nut to crack. This Stade Brestois 29 vs Paris Saint-Germain FC preview will examine whether Brest's new style can upset their favored visitors.

Brest’s transition play will be key

They do not have the same quality as PSG, obviously, but their disciplined pressing, which is trigger-based, sets up a classic David versus Goliath scenario in which the underdog will look to frustrate and counter. The hosts are very compact and have enough players to press PSG, who will come at them with a high tempo and high possession. PSG have an impressive array of weapons up top and in the wings to make wide areas a nightmare for defenders. In our Stade Brestois 29 vs Paris Saint-Germain FC prediction, PSG's attacking depth remains a critical factor. Romain Del Castillo has been the creative heartbeat of this side, playing some impressive set pieces and scoring in the 3 - 3 draw with Lorient. He plays behind Ludovic Ajorque, a target man who can be a constant threat to the opposition defense on set-pieces and second balls. PSG will win this game, but not without a struggle if the draw odds of 5.0 are to be believed. A couple of things are in their favour, however, including the fact that they are such heavy favorites at 1.51 with the bookmakers while Brest are 6.48 to win, providing some interesting Stade Brestois 29 vs Paris Saint-Germain FC betting tips for punters.

Back the odds-on draw in bad weather

Ousmane Dembélé is the main scoring threat for the Parisians, but Gonçalo Ramos and Bradley Barcola can contribute goals, assists and penalty kicks as well as adding depth and width to their attacking play. Senny Mayulu has come into the side recently, scoring the equalizer at Strasbourg last Sunday, and adds dynamism to a midfield packed with experience. Luis Enrique is making PSG a fast, vertical and pressing team that is capable of dominating both Ligue 1 and Europe, but they can be caught on the counter attack and have recorded two draws and a loss in their last five domestically. The PSG team has enough attacking power to get more than two goals on Saturday, although they may have to come back from behind to do it, and there is value in backing over 2.5 goals at 1.5. The home team will be full of confidence after their European adventure and could surprise if they can control the transitions and make it a scrappy game in the cool, windy and showery conditions that Brest can serve up. The Stade Brestois 29 vs Paris Saint-Germain FC prediction for this fixture leans toward a PSG win but leaves room for a potential upset in adverse weather. The away team have mixed domestic form, with two draws and a loss in their last five, so a 2-0 or 3-1 win for PSG seems likely here, although a 1-1 tie would not be a huge upset for the major underdogs if they can get the right amount of physicality into the contest.