- Date and Time: August 17, 16:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Stade Francis-Le Blé, Brest, France
Stade Brestois vs Olympique de Marseille Team Overview
Stade Brestois
Brest was one of the biggest sensations last season. Éric Roy guided them to an unprecedented third-place finish in Ligue 1 (trailing only PSG and Monaco), securing the club’s first-ever Champions League qualification.
Of course, after remarkable achievement, Brest have raised expectations, though replicating the same success will be difficult in the upcoming campaign. Pre-season performances have not been encouraging for Brest, with the team managing only one win and suffering three losses.
In the summer transfer window, only Steve Mounie left the club on a free transfer for Augsburg. He was Brest’s third top goalscorer after Romain Del Castillo and Mahdi Camara. However, Brest strengthened their squad by bringing in Jordan Amavi and Julien Le Cardinal.
Olympique de Marseille
Marseille enters the new season with a handful of changes. Following Jean-Louis Gasset’s departure, Roberto De Zerbi became the head coach. The Italian manager recently worked at Brighton and is known for his aggressive and attacking playing style.
Marseille was dealt a blow as they said farewell to some of the club’s key players. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Matteo Guendouzi, Ismaila Sarr, Vitinha, and Iliman Ndiaye all moved to other teams.
Despite these losses, Marseille were active in the summer transfer window, signing Mason Greenwood from Manchester United and securing deals with Ismael Kone and Bamo Meite.
Bet hereStade Brestois vs Olympique de Marseille Prediction
- Pick: Brest or Draw
- Odds: 1.57 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Stade Brestois 1-1 Olympique de Marseille
Brest might have had poor results during the pre-season friendlies, but the shift to competitive action could see a different side of them. In the past season,Brest were one of the best sides at home, amassing 31 points in 17 matches, while Marseille were lacklustre on the road.
Despite losing Steve Mounie, Brest have managed to maintain the core of the squad, , which should provide stability. On the other hand, Marseille lost some of its pivotal footballers and against a resilient Brest, they may struggle to secure a victory.
Therefore, our Stade Brestois vs Olympique de Marseille prediction suggests that Éric Roy’s side will clinch at least a draw in the opening round of Ligue 1. Les Pirates will get the desired outcome in this encounter thanks to their agile defenders and midfielders.
Stade Brestois vs Olympique de Marseille Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both Teams to Score
- Odds: 1.71 (22Bet)
Historically, matches between Brest and Marseille have always been characterized by productive outcomes. In the last nine head-to-head meetings, seven have seen both teams find the net. Additionally, both clubs frequently conceded in the summer friendlies.
Romain Del Castillo will certainly be a key attacker this season. He became the top scorer for Brest last season and will be eager to find the net against Marseille. Meanwhile, Marseille have bolstered their squad by adding Mason Greenwood and Ismael Kone.
While the teams will be careful at the initial stage of the game, we think that eventually, they will score against each other. A reasonable Stade Brestois vs Olympique de Marseille prediction would be both teams to score.
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