Monaco vs Brest Prediction: Monaco looking to boost champions league hopes against Brest

A fascinating Ligue 1 football weekend will begin in the new year as AS Monaco welcomes Stade Brest to Stade Louis II on Sunday for matchday 17.

Monaco

Monaco enters this match off a thrilling 3-2 win against struggling Auxerre. With an average of two goals per game in Ligue 1, the principality team is vying for a berth in the top three and the UEFA Champions League. They are presently in fifth in the standings, three points behind third-place Marseille.

Brest

Meanwhile, Brest was defeated 4-2 at home by Lyon. The first half saw five goals, including strikes from Tete, Rayan Cherki, Alexandre Lacazette, and Maxence Caqueret, who gave the visitors a commanding advantage at the break. Les Pirates are 17th in the league, level on points with Auxerre and are only out of the relegation zone on goal difference.

Monaco possible starting lineup:

Nubel; Disasi, Sarr, Maripan, Jakobs; Martins, Fofana, Camara, Minamino; Ben Yedder, Embolo.

Brest possible starting lineup:

Bizot; Fadiga, Chardonnet, Brassier, Duverne; Camara, Belkebla, Pereira Lage; Del Castillo, Mounie, Honorat.

Expert Betting Tips

Monaco is on track to qualify for Europe, and a victory here would help them maintain their hopes of making the UEFA Champions League. Monaco should easily win against a struggling Brest team.