Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Champions League match.
In a surprise to many, Stade Brestois have made a mark in the Champions League, gathering 10 points in the group stage and keeping their hopes of reaching the playoffs alive. However, their form in Ligue 1 is less impressive, currently sitting 11th and having secured only one win in their last five matches. PSV Eindhoven, on the other hand, have shown consistency both in the national league and European competitions. Following a spectacular comeback against Shakhtar Donetsk (3:2), the visitors are confident and aim to claim another three points against a weaker opponent.
Stade Brestois
Stade Brestois have performed admirably in the Champions League, losing just once in this campaign to Barcelona (0:3). Four out of their five matches have been high-scoring affairs, with bets on total over 2.5 coming through. Notably, Stade Brestois have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last ten matches across all competitions, conceding on average 1.85 goals per game in the French league due to a fragile defence.
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven are experiencing one of their best seasons in recent years, confidently leading the Eredivisie with just one defeat in 15 matches. Their attacking play has been phenomenal, averaging 3.73 goals per game. In 16 out of 20 matches, the total exceeded 2.5 goals. In their last four matches across all tournaments, Eindhoven have scored 26 times, averaging 4.33 goals per game. They began their Champions League journey with challenging games against strong opponents, but have redeemed themselves against lower-ranked teams, with emphatic victories over Girona (4:0) and Shakhtar Donetsk (3:2).
Stade Brestois vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction
Despite the home advantage, Stade Brestois will find it difficult to hold off a powerful PSV Eindhoven, who demonstrate both consistency and prolific scoring. The visitors regularly create goal-scoring spectacles, while Stade Brestois lack reliability in defence. Considering the attacking style of both teams and their current form, spectators can expect to see at least three goals. Therefore, we will take a bet on a total over 2.5.
