Match Analysis: Brest vs Saint-Etienne
Match Information
Date and time: 31 August 2024 at 15:00 UTC
Stadium: Stade Francis le Ble
Location: Brest, France
Referee: Gael Angoula
Recent Form and Historical Performance
Brest:
– Brest has had a challenging start to the season with a 2-0 loss to Lens and a heavy 1-5 defeat to Marseille.
– In pre-season friendlies, they showed mixed performances. Notable results include a 2-2 draw against Juventus and losses to Napoli and Newcastle United.
– Brest employs a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on balanced play with defensive rigidity and midfield transitions.
Saint-Etienne:
– Saint-Etienne has also struggled, losing to Le Havre 0-2 and Monaco 0-1 in their recent matches.
– Their pre-season has been mixed as well, with wins against Holstein Kiel and Villarreal, but losses to Grenoble and Getafe.
– Saint-Etienne usually lines up in a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing defensive solidity and occasional forward thrusts.
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Head-to-Head (H2H):
– Historical encounters have seen competitive matches between Brest and Saint-Etienne. The most recent match saw Saint-Etienne win 2-1 (Apr 16, 2022).
– Key past results include:
– Saint-Etienne 2-1 Brest (Apr 16, 2022)
– Brest 1-0 Saint-Etienne (Dec 1, 2021)
– Saint-Etienne 1-2 Brest (Apr 24, 2021)
– Brest 4-1 Saint-Etienne (Nov 21, 2020)
Team Formations and Key Players
Brest Probable Lineup (4-3-3):
– Goalkeeper: Marco Bizot (40)
– Defenders: Kenny Lala (27), Brendan Chardonnet (5), Julien Le Cardinal (25), Jordan Amavi (23)
– Midfielders: Jonas Martin (28), Hugo Magnetti (8), Mahdi Camara (45)
– Forwards: Romain Del Castillo (10), Ludovic Ajorque (19), Romain Faivre (21)
Key Players to Watch:
– Mahdi Camara: Leading scorer with 1 goal and 1 shot on target.
– Romain Del Castillo: Key forward with 1 assist and 2 shots on target.
– Ludovic Ajorque: Forward critical to attacking play with 1 shot on target.
Saint-Etienne Probable Lineup (4-4-2):
– Goalkeeper: Gautier Larsonneur (30)
– Defenders: Marwann N’Zuzi (35), Dylan Batubinsika (21), Yunis Abdelhamid (5), Yvann Macon (27)
– Midfielders: Florian Tardieu (10), Zuriko Davitashvili (22), Ben Old (11), Mathis Amougou (37)
– Forwards: Ibrahim Sissoko (9), Mathieu Cafaro (18)
Key Players to Watch:
– Ibrahim Sissoko: Forward with 1 shot on target, critical to the attack.
– Mathieu Cafaro: Midfielder contributing significantly in arrangements with 1 shot on target.
– Yunis Abdelhamid: Experienced defender, adds to both defensive solidity and occasional forward threats.
Predicted Match Outcome
Strengths and Considerations:
– Brest: Home advantage at Stade Francis le Ble, needing to bounce back after recent losses.
– Saint-Etienne: Competitive form in pre-season and a balanced squad.
Predicted Scoreline:
– Considering both teams’ struggles and the desire to secure points, this match could result in a draw.
– Predicted result: Brest 1-1 Saint-Etienne
Potential Goalscorers:
– Brest: Mahdi Camara
– Saint-Etienne: Ibrahim Sissoko
Given the tight historical matches and current form, both teams are expected to find the net, resulting in a balanced and evenly matched encounter.
Note: These predictions are educated guesses based on available data and might not reflect the actual outcome. Football is unpredictable and can surprise us!
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