Brestois vs Ajaccio Prediction: the Corsicans Look Just As Good

Prediction for the Ligue 1 Brestois vs Ajaccio match, which will take place on September 18. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Brestois is still only in 18th place with 1 win in 7 games. Even though the club has already found a replacement for Steve Mounié by signing Islam Slimani, the Reds are too slow on offense. Michel Der Zakarian's side are 18th in terms of xG, ahead of Ajaccio and Clermont. In addition to Mounié, Jérémy Le Douaron and Romain Del Castillo are injured so no new losses happened.

Brestois has not had the easiest schedule lately, gaining only 1 point in 4 rounds. Lately, the team sealed a draw with PSG, but eventually lost 0:1. Yes, they were lucky at times, but also had chances to score. Islam Slimani, who missed the penalty kick, didn't capitalize on his best chance. Brestois took six shots on goal, hitting the bar three times. There were plenty of mistakes in defense, and the score could have been even bigger.

After 8 years back in Ligue 1, Ajaccio has earned only 1 point in the first 7 rounds occupying last place in the standings. The Corsicans play well in defense, but it is not possible to support this with offense. In addition, even their few chances the team does not make it, so it is not surprising to see them at the bottom. Ajaccio approaches the next match with two losses: Yanis Cimignani and Fernand Mayembo are injured. The former has already been in the starting lineup three times, while the latter more often came on as a substitute.

In the last round, Olivier Pantaloni's charges fell at home to Nice 0:1. The traditionally humble Corsicans even played from a position of strength and created a few good opportunities without really giving their opponents any space. Both had rare chances to score, with one of them resulting in a goal. In the second half, Ajaccio fell apart and almost conceded another 1:2 goals. The team's concentration was enough only for one half.

Ajaccio has lost five games in a row, but lately it has been a bit difficult for the team to reveal full potential. In the last away match against Montpellier, the team suffered an early suspension, but still had 15 shots on goal. In equal teams, perhaps the Corscans achieved more. Against Nice, the visitors saw some glimmers in their game, so there is a chance to clinch points. Brestois have problems in the attack; they lost to PSG and it will be difficult psychologically. The hosts also had frankly bad games, conceding 7 goals against Montpellier in any case is not a good sign.

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