Brest have been the story in the Champions League so far this season. But, they will face one of their biggest challenges when they travel to Barcelona on Tuesday.
Brest’s start to the competition this term sees them come into this round above their opponents, and they could be within two victories of securing a place in the knockout round.
However, Barcelona have been dominant since their opening night defeat, winning each of their last three and scoring a Champions League-high of 15 goals.
Odds
Despite their strong start to the Champions League, Brest will be huge +1475 outsiders this weekend. A victory for Barcelona will be preferred at -740.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | -740 |
| Draw | +840 |
| Brest | +1475 |
First Meeting Between Clubs
| Total | Barcelona | Brest | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Champions League Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Given Brest are making their debut in the Champions League this season, it is little surprise that this will be the French club’s first match against Barcelona.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.5 Goals @ -117
Barcelona vs. Brest Key Stats
- Only Liverpool have won more points in the Champions League this season than Brest.
- Brest are the fourth French team in competition history to avoid defeat in their first four matches in the Champions League.
- Barcelona have won three straight games in the Champions League by 3+ margins for the second time in their history.
Barcelona Team News
Hansi Flick’s excellent start to life in Barcelona is made even more impressive given the sheer number of injuries that the German has needed to contend with. Once again, Ferran Torres, Marc ter Stegen, and Lamine Yamal will be missing this week. Ansu Fati is also out.
Possible Lineup
Inaki Pena (GK); Jules Kounde, Inigo Martinez, Ronald Araujo, Alejandro Balde, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski
Brest Team News
The visitors have few injury issues to contend with this week. Massadio Hadara is back in training. However, Romain Faivre will be missing until the start of December, due to an ankle injury.
Possible Lineup
Marco Bizot (GK); Kenny Lala, Brendan Chardonnet, Soumaila Coulibaly, Massadio Haidara, Mahdi Camara, Edimilson Fernandes, Pierre Lees-Melou, Mama Balde, Kamory Doumbia, Ludovic Ajorque
Barcelona vs. Brest Prediction
For the neutral, this could be the most entertaining match in the Champions League this week. Brest have been in excellent form throughout the competition, and they will go out to try and win this match in Barcelona.
However, that could set up perfectly for the home side. Therefore, an interesting betting angle could be the home win with both teams scoring.
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