Let's dive in here because nothing says prime time entertainment like a Ligue 1 showdown between Stade Brestois and AS Monaco!
Looking at the gatekeepers between the posts, we've got a real contest. On Monaco's side, you’ve got Philipp Köhn and Radosław Majecki holding it down. They might not be poster boys for saves this season, but they’ve kept their ratings above respectability. Not to be outdone, Marco Bizot is the man in gloves for Brestois. His season has seen more stops than a city bus route, and he boasts a higher rating than both Monaco's keepers.
For Monaco's top players, we’ve got Akliouche making us waltz with his 89.7% accurate pass record, Biereth who's got a knack for getting the ball into back of the net, and Caio Henrique, who might not be shooting much but his passing record is steady as a metronome.
Over on the Brestois side, it's a three-man show. Pereira Lage has been scoring goals and showing off precision in the passing department, and Kenny Lala isn’t far behind with a goal and a similar pass accuracy. Let’s also not gloss over Doumbia's performance with his goal and impressive pass record.
Looking back at the five most recent squabbles between these two, Monaco has been piling up more wins than a Vegas high roller, beating Brestois all five times.
Talking about the regular season records, Monaco with 15 wins has a slight edge over Brestois with 12. And if recent form was an art, both these teams would be dabbling in abstract expressionism, though AS Monaco is clearly using bolder strokes with more wins.
To sum it all up, it seems like Monaco's streak against Brestois, combined with their superior player performance and past record, is what swings the pendulum in their favor.
Albert’s Prediction: AS Monaco by 1