Barcelona vs Brest Prediction and Betting Tips | 26th November 2024

The UEFA Champions League returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Brest lock horns with Hansi Flick's Barcelona side in a crucial encounter at the Montjuic on Tuesday. Both teams have been impressive this season but Barca are expected to have an edge at home.

Barcelona vs Brest Preview

Brest are in fourth place in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League and have exceeded expectations this season. The away side slumped to a narrow 3-2 defeat at the hands of AS Monaco last week and will need to bounce back in this match.

Barcelona, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the Champions League table and have been fairly impressive this season. The Blaugrana were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Celta Vigo in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.

Barcelona vs Brest Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Barcelona have never gone up against Brest in the UEFA Champions League and will need to adapt to a strong new opponent this week.
Barcelona have lost their last two matches against opponents from France in the UEFA Champions League, with these defeats coming at the hands of PSG and AS Monaco this year.
Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 20 matches against teams they have faced for the first time in the UEFA Champions League, with their previous such defeat coming at the hands of Rubin Kazan in 2009.
Barcelona have won each of their last three matches in the UEFA Champions League by a margin of at least three goals - only four teams have a better run in this regard in the history of the competition.

Barcelona vs Brest Prediction

Barcelona have thrived under Hansi Flick in the UEFA Champions League but are amid a slump. With Lamine Yamal unlikely to be risked this week, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski will need to be at their best to arrest the Catalans' poor recent run of form.

Brest have punched above their weight this season and are capable of pulling off an upset on their day. Barcelona are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Barcelona 3-2 Brest

Barcelona vs Brest Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Barcelona to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Brest to score first - Yes

Bold Tip: Robert Lewandowski to score or assist - Yes