Brest vs Real Madrid Prediction: 29/1/2025

The Champions League match between Stade Brest and Real Madrid will take place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 21:00 local time. Hosted in the Municipal du Roudourou stadium, this match forms part of the new look league phase of the competition. It will be an interesting match since it pits determined French underdogs against experienced Spanish giants, both keen on improving their standings.

Our prediction is for a Real Madrid win. The Spanish side have a rich history in Europe and a better quality squad, so the odds are with them. However, Stade Brest’s solid home record and Madrid’s inconsistent away performances suggest a competitive game with both teams scoring.

Stade Brest

Stade Brest has been the overachiever of this year’s Champions League, sitting 9th in the standings with 13 points from six matches. The record for four wins, one draw, and one loss indeed shows that a team is out of weight and fully grasping all their opportunities.

At home, the form has been more impressive with two wins and a draw at the Municipal du Roudourou. The resilience at home has been a cornerstone of their success, and this is what will be required if a result against Real Madrid is to be secured.

In their most recent Champions League outing, Brest suffered a 2-0 defeat on the road to Shakhtar Donetsk. While this result may have dampened spirits, the team’s overall balance is notable, with 10 goals scored and only six conceded—a testament to their solid structure on both ends of the pitch.

Manager Éric Roy has instilled tactical discipline and confidence within the squad. Favoring a compact 4-4-2 system, Brest’s approach is all about defensive solidity and quick counter-attacks. This pragmatic strategy has been instrumental in their success and will be key to challenging Real Madrid.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid comes into this game sitting in an unfamiliar 22nd place in the Champions League standings, with nine points from six games. Their record of three wins and three losses showcases a level of inconsistency that will surely be one that Carlo Ancelotti would want to resolve.

The Spanish giants have struggled on the road, with a total of one win and two losses in away fixtures. It is this inconsistency away from the Santiago Bernabéu that could give Stade Brest a glimmer of hope. However, the overall quality and European pedigree that are Madrid make them a formidable opponent regardless of venue.

Real Madrid were all out attacking on their last day out as they thrashed Red Bull Salzburg 5 -1 in front of their fans. This was an emphatic victory to prove how attacking this team can get, a confidence booster ahead of this game.

With Ancelotti at the helm, Real Madrid has preferred to remain flexible with a 4-3-3 formation, laying much emphasis on creative midfield and solid defensive base. The Italian tactician will look to find the right mix of attacking impetus and defensive solidity against a compact Brest team.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be a first competitive match ever between Stade Brest and Real Madrid, making this match more unpredictable. Both teams will not have any history to look back to and hence will depend on current form and preparation.

Recent Form

Stade Brest has been in decent form, winning three and losing two of their last five matches in all competitions. Real Madrid has been in even better form, winning four and losing just one of their last five matches.

• Stade Brest’s latest result:** 0-2 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk (away
• Real Madrid’s latest result:** 5-1 victory over Red Bull Salzburg (home)

Match Prediction

Evaluating the statistics for both teams provides valuable insights into predicting the likely outcome of this highly anticipated matchup. Stade Brest has managed to score more than 1.5 goals in 86% of their games this season, though they have failed to keep a clean sheet in 71% of those matches. Across the Champions League campaign, they have recorded 10 goals and 30 shots on target.

On the other hand, Real Madrid has been more prolific in attack, netting 17 goals with 49 shots on target in the competition. They have also scored more than 1.5 goals in 86% of their matches. However, their defense has been less reliable, conceding in 100% of their games so far.

While the home strength of Stade Brest and determined performances make them difficult to overcome, Real Madrid have the quality and the European experience to carry the day. Expect a strong, tight game, but the probability of Los Blancos emerging winners is high. The ability of Brest to score and the vulnerabilities of Madrid on the road do point toward goals on both sides in an entertaining match.

Prediction: Brest 1-2 Real Madrid