Strasbourg have one of the best home records in Ligue 1. They've played six home matches and have won five of them, only losing back in September to a rampaging Marseille squad, and even in that match they kept it close. Add into the equation that Brest have been shambolic when playing on the road, having only picked up four points in six matches, this should be a routine butt-whooping for the hosts.
Racing Strasbourg continue to be one of the most exciting clubs in Europe. The young squad led by impressive striker Joaquin Panichelli just took down Crystal Palace in UEFA play. Strasbourg have been letting the goals fly when paying at home and in Ligue 1 play across the board. They're averaging almost two goals scored per match while conceded over a goal themselves. Brest have had almost identical score lines but reverse - conceding goals while finding over a goal per game themselves. Strasbourg were even able to rest players in their UEFA match, so expect a strong squad pushing for a big three points to stay in European contention.
Strasbourg should be full of confidence after beating Crystal Palace in midweek. Their Ligue 1 form has been inconsistent, but they boast a strong home record this season. They’ve won 5 out of 6 games at Stade de la Meinau, with 13 goals scored and just 2 conceded. Meanwhile, Brest have gone backwards this season. They’re 14th in the Ligue 1 table, 8 points behind Strasbourg, and they’ve lost 4 out of 6 away games. They suffered a 3-0 defeat at Marseille in their last away match, which doesn’t bode well.
