Brest vs Le Havre Prediction & Betting Tips (3 March)

Stade Brestois is getting a little closer each week to its dream of the Champions League. Initially expected to continue playing this year again, the Breton club never ceases to surprise and it still occupies 2nd place in this championship with around ten days to go before the end of the season. Undefeated in the elite for almost 4 months, Eric Roy's men had nevertheless drawn 3 draws in a row against PSG 2-2, Nice 0-0 and Clermont 1-1. But they immediately moved forward by winning in quick succession against Marseille 1-0 and Strasbourg 0-3 last weekend to be 3 lengths ahead of 4th place. If all the lights are green on the Brest side, the same cannot be said for Le Havre which will have to return to coal in the coming weeks to validate its maintenance.

However, Hac seemed on the right track just a month ago to try to renew its lease in the elite. But the promoted teams have stalled and they have just had a terrible series of 4 defeats in a row in all competitions. Eliminated by Strasbourg in the Coupe de France 3-1, the Normans were then dominated by Rennes 0-1, Lille 3-0 and Reims 1-2 in the championship. Consequently, they only have a 2 point lead over the Lorient roadblock.

For Brest, replacement left back Amavi (ex-OM) will still not be restored for this meeting. In addition to this, striker Steve Mounié must serve a second match of suspension unlike goalkeeper Bizot who had missed the last two SB29 matches, and midfielder Magnetti who is also authorized to play again. Offensively, the interesting Romain Del Castillo (5 goals, 5 assists) and the striker Le Douaron (4 goals) in particular are still there as is the very good midfielder Lees-Melou. On the other hand, last week, it was the very good midfielder Camara (5 goals) who distinguished himself by scoring a hat-trick at Meinau. On the Le Havre side, the young replacement striker Logbo and the precious midfielder Targhaline will not make the trip in Francis-Le-Blé.

Forfeited against Reims, the starting goalkeeper Desmas is uncertain. Russian midfielder Kuzyaev must serve a final match of suspension while the important Ndiaye is operational again. Luka Elsner should renew his confidence in Guinean center forward Bayo (4 goals) who is looking for his first club goal since his return from the CAN. Experienced striker André Ayew (2 goals since his arrival this winter) and the American Sabbi (4 goals) should also be part of the Normandy delegation.