Marseille vs Brest prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2023-08-25 15:00.
Marseille will be kicking themselves after playing over 30 minutes against ten men at newly-promoted Metz last weekend, only to share the spoils in a 2-2 draw. Coach Marcelino expressed his frustration at his team's “bad luck” after the game, with two shots hitting the post and two goals disallowed, as well as the injury to Geoffrey Kondogbia who is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks.
The Olympians may have won just one their last five league outings (D1, L3), but they will fancy their chances of getting back on track at the Orange Vélodrome where they have been beaten only once in Ligue 1 since March (W4, D2). However, that sole defeat came against their upcoming opponent Brest, who have won the previous two H2Hs here by a 2-1 scoreline.
Brest coach Éric Roy said he was delighted with his team's "state of mind", as after a 2-1 victory at new-commers Le Havre last weekend, they are one of two Ligue 1 clubs that proudly boast a 100% record after two matchdays. It's the best two-game start to a top-flight campaign in the club's history, and by way of comparison, they had to wait until the ninth matchday to reach the six-point mark in 2022/23.
The Pirates have enjoyed their recent league trips, suffering only one loss across their previous seven away matches (W3, D3), while winning the last two. The omens look good for the visitors to win here too, as the last time Brest achieved back-to-back away league victories in 2021, they won the following trip against none other than Marseille.
Players to watch: Marseille’s Vítinha will be looking to have his usual late impact, as he scored his previous three Ligue 1 goals after the hour mark. Seeking to make history once more, Romain Del Castillo is the first-ever Brest player to score three goals after only two Ligue 1 matchdays.
Hot streak: Brest have failed to score before half-time in the previous five H2Hs held here.