St Etienne – Brest : Preview & Prediction
After going three games without defeat, AS Saint-Etienne fell to OM (4-2). It was the first time that the club had ever lost a match to a team that was in second place in the Ligue 1 standings. It was the first time that the club had been able to get back on track since the weekend when they played at FC Lorient. The team led by two goals, but Pascal Dupraz’s team completely broke down on the road (6-2). It was a heavy defeat that did not help the club’s chances of staying in the top flight. It was a big loss for St Etienne, who are only eighteenth in Ligue 1 and only one point ahead of Bordeaux (19th). It’s the first time that a team has ever been in the top flight, and it’s a good thing they’re in the top half of the table. Michel Der Zakarian’s team are well established in twelfth place in the French league and are having a great year. They have not lost for nearly two days. They will have plenty to play for against a team that is fighting for survival.
Stade Brestois are in twelfth place in Ligue 1.
Stade Brestois are unbeaten in their last two games.
In the first leg, Stade Brestois beat Saint-Étienne 1-0.
Saint-Etienne are in 18th place in Ligue 1.
Saint Etienne have lost their last two games, including a crushing 6-2 defeat to FC Lorient.
Stade Brestois will be expecting to finish well in this late Ligue 1 season. Michel Der Zakarian’s team intends to consolidate its place in the soft underbelly of the French championship. And they will have the chance to make it three games without defeat at AS Saint-Étienne. The Verts have certainly taken a big blow after their heavy defeat at Lorient (6-2).
St Etienne – Brest : Betting Tips
St Etienne – Win Odds: 2.25
