Brest vs Monaco Prediction & Betting Tips (21 April)

Whatever happens from now on, this 2023-2024 season will remain as Stade Brestois' best in the elite. Initially expected to join the fight for maintenance last summer, the Breton club ultimately still occupies 2nd place in the ranking 5 days from the end of this financial year. He still has a one point lead over his first pursuer and 4 over the 4th, Lille, who are both a game behind. Eric Roy's men still display an excellent level and a great team which notably allowed them to win against Lorient 0-1 and against Metz 4-3. On the other hand, last week, the Finistériens were knocked down to the wire by Olympique Lyonnais after a crazy 4-3 match during which they led 3-1 and where they were not helped by the arbitration.

AS Monaco, for its part, is far from being a surprise guest in the race for the Champions League. Much more calibrated to play for the podium than its opponent of the day, this team only has one point outlay on this one with a match in hand. Successful in their last outings, the Principality's players have won 3 of their last 4 matches against Strasbourg 0-1, Lorient 2-2, Metz 2-5 and finally Rennes 1-0 15 days ago. Deprived of a match last weekend, Adi Hütter's men will challenge Losc next week in a second decisive duel in the race for the podium.

Suspended last weekend, replacement midfielder Jonas Martin should find a place in the 11 this week due to the expulsion of Pierre Lees-Melou last week in Lyon. This will be punished with a one-match suspension. Otherwise, Breton coach Eric Roy must do without executive defender Brassier who is out this Sunday. Otherwise, the former Nice technician will be able to align all of his strengths to tackle this decisive meeting. Author of 2 goals and 1 assist against his former club last week, Romain Del Castillo (8 goals, 7 assists) is in good form. Striker Satriano (4 goals), and the solid Camara (5 goals), Doumbia (6 goals), Mounié (5 goals) and Magnetti should also apply for a starting place. Still in the recovery phase after a long injury, the starting left piston Caio Henrique should only return in 3 or 4 matches.

In addition, the German full-back Jakobs is too tight. His compatriot Kehrer is suspended after being sent off against Stade Rennais 15 days ago. Injured in training, Russian Golovin (6 goals, 6 assists) is out this Sunday and could have finished this season. Return to the group on the other hand of Chilean defender Maripan. The Monegasques count in their ranks some very good offensive players like the excellent Minamino (7 goals, 5 assists), the very promising Akliouche (7 goals, 3 assists) and the American Balogun (7 goals, 3 assists). Still at the top of the scorers' rankings for this team, Wissam Ben Yedder (11 goals) has not found the net for 2 months.