03 December 2021, 16:29 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Ligue 1 fixture, Olympique de Marseille vs. Stade Brestois 29, kicks off at 17:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, December 4, at the Stade Vélodrome.
Preview Olympique Marseille Ligue 1, Dec 4, 2021
Preview Marseille bagged three points after a narrow 1-0 win over ten-man Nantes on Wednesday at the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau. The Yellow House started on the front foot with a promising attempt on goal but failed to find the quality to convert. Minutes later, Dimitri Payet picked out Gerson (30’), who controlled with his right foot, before taking a turn for the left-footed volley. Two minutes later, Nicolas Pallois (R. 32’), picked up his second yellow card and was given his marching orders. Having the numerical advantage, Marseille pressed for the second goal but failed to double the lead despite several clear-cut chances. Unbeaten in five games, DWDWW, Marseille moved up the table, from 4th to 2nd place, having picked up 29 points after 8W, 5D, & 2L. On the numbers, Marseille has a goal ratio of 1.47 g.p.g. this season, having scored 22 goals in 15 Ligue 1 games. They have also conceded 12 goals and have a G.D. of +10. An average of 0.8 goals conceded per game. A 3—2—4—1 formation with Dimitri Payet in attack is expected from Jorge Sampaoli for this game against Brest. On availability, Cengiz Ünder remains doubtful for this Saturday’s fixture.
Preview Brest Ligue 1, Dec 4, 2021
Preview Borrowing a leaf from Marseille’s book, Brest also picked up a narrow 1-0 win over St-Etienne earlier in the week at the Stade Francis-Le Blé. Romain Faivre (64’ P.) bagged the game’s only goal from the penalty spot, four minutes after the hour mark. With the win, the club moved one spot ahead, from 12th to 11th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 21 points from 5W, 6D, and 5L. Stade Brestois returns with five consecutive victories, WWWWW, and Michel Der Zakarian aims to extend the winning run over Marseille. Focusing on the numbers at both ends of the pitch. Brest has 23 goals after 16 Ligue 1 games. A goal ratio of 1.44 goals scored per game. At the defensive end, Les Pirates have conceded 22 goals (1.38 goals per match) this season and have a G.D. of +1. Michel Der Zakarian and the Pirates could appear with the 4—4—2 formation, leaving Steve Mounie and Jérémy Le Douaron in attack. The pair have a combined total of 9 goals between them; 4 and 5 goals, respectively. Both players, should they feature, will have an eye on goal. Hianga'a M'Bock (illness) remains doubtful for this fixture against Olympique Marseille.