The Matchday 12 clash in Ligue 1 between Marseille and Brest will take place on November 8 at the Velodrome Stadium. Marseille vs. Brest: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Marseille
The team has not experienced the joy of victory in two matches, which hasn't happened in the championship since March of this year. The club lost away to Lens (1-2) and drew at home with Angers (2-2). In the last round, this brief winless streak was broken as Roberto De Zerbi's men managed to defeat Auxerre 1-0 away. The team maintains its second position in the standings, trailing the leading PSG by two points.
- Marseille has won 6 of their last 8 Ligue 1 matches (1 draw and 1 loss).
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Marseille's last 6 league games.
- The team is unbeaten in 9 home matches in Ligue 1 (8 wins and 1 draw).
Predicted lineup for Marseille (5-3-2)
Geronimo Rulli – CJ Egan-Riley, Emerson Palmieri, Ulisses Garcia, Amir Murillo, Benjamin Pavard – Angel Gomes, Matt O'Riley, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – Robinho Vas, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Defender Ulisses Garcia is out due to suspension.
Brest
Eric Roy's side has not tasted victory in the league for five matches, with 3 draws and 2 losses. Notably, the club has failed to score in three consecutive Ligue 1 games. During this scoreless streak, the Bretons lost to PSG (0-3) and Le Havre (0-1), and drew with Lyon (0-0). The club is currently outside the relegation zone but is only two points away from it.
- The team has won only 2 of their last 12 league matches (4 draws and 6 losses).
- At least one team has failed to score in 5 of Brest's last 6 Ligue 1 games.
- The Bretons have not won in 7 of their last 8 away league matches (2 draws and 5 losses).
Predicted lineup for Brest (4-3-3)
Radoslaw Majecki – Brendan Chardonnet, Soumaila Coulibaly, Kenny Lala, Bradley Locko – Joris Chotard, Romain Del Castillo, Lucas Tousart – Pape Matar Sarr, Ludovic Ajorque, Mama Baldé.
Referee
Willy Delajod (France)
Matches – 24 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 83;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.5;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 42%.
Marseille vs. Brest: Match Prediction
The hosts are likely to come out on top in this encounter, showcasing high efficiency in converting scoring opportunities. It's crucial for Marseille not to drop points against lower-ranked teams, as they are competing with PSG for the top spot, and the competition at the top of the table is fierce. Meanwhile, the Bretons are slipping further down due to financial issues and could find themselves in the relegation zone after this round.
Brest has lost 5 of their last 7 away matches in Ligue 1. Moreover, they concede a lot on the road – at least two goals in 8 of their last 10 league games. I believe the Bretons will concede their usual two or three goals again this time. After all, Marseille is very strong at the Velodrome and incredibly prolific – in the last nine Ligue 1 matches at this stadium, only PSG conceded just 1 goal, Angers – 2, and the other seven opponents – 3 or more goals.
My prediction – Marseille Individual Total Over 1.5
