Stade Brestois 29 vs Paris Saint Germain

Stade Brestois 29 come into this on the back of a mixed run of form, having taken 6 points from their last 5 matches. They have scored freely averaging 1.6 goals per game, while conceding 1.8.

Paris Saint Germain, meanwhile, come into this with a different story to tell. The numbers tell a clear story for Paris Saint Germain: 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 outings, worth 5 points — a concerning return. Averaging 2.2 goals scored per game, Paris Saint Germain's attack has misfired rarely; at the other end, 1.6 goals per game have gone in. Looking at the head-to-head record, the last 6 meetings have produced 3 Stade Brestois 29 wins, 3 Paris Saint Germain wins and 0 draws. These meetings have tended to produce plenty of goals, averaging 4.2 goals per match.

The statistics point towards an open game here. Both teams have been involved in matches with plenty of goalmouth action recently, and the tactical setup suggests a similar pattern could emerge. Expect a closely fought contest between two evenly matched sides. The result may well come down to which team is more clinical in the final third.

Neither side can be written off, given how close their recent returns have been — it is a genuine coin-flip. With so little to separate these sides, it could come down to which team wants it more on the day. Kick-off in the Ligue 1 awaits.