Sparta Prague v Brest: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Brest have made a stunning start to their first foray into European competition and they will be confident of strengthening their place in the top eight of the 36-team UEFA Champions League standings.

The flying Frenchmen have won two and drawn one of their three fixtures in the competition and things could look even better as the UEFA Champions League league phase reaches the halfway stage.

Things haven't gone quite so well for Sparta Prague, who are 21st in the table following one win, one draw and one defeat from their opening trio of fixtures.

That keeps them firmly in the running for a play-off spot and they will welcome a more comfortable contest, having been hammered 5-0 by Manchester City on their last outing in the competition.

Sparta Prague v Brest betting tips and predictions

Brest to win @ 2/1

Sparta made an excellent start to the new campaign, going 15 matches unbeaten in all competitions before tasting their first defeat, but things have turned sour for the Maroons, who have fallen off the pace in the Czech title race.

Sparta are 10 points adrift of leaders and bitter rivals Slavia, while they have also seen Viktoria Plzen leapfrog them in the standings.

Brest are also struggling domestically following their best-ever finish of third in Ligue 1 last season.

Les Pirates look to have been distracted by their UEFA Champions League commitments and they are acquitting themselves better in the top tier of European competition than their domestic league.

Eric Roy's side are fifth in the 36-team table thanks to wins over Sturm Graz and Salzburg, although their 1-1 draw with German champions Bayer Leverkusen is arguably the best result of the lot.

They lost 1-0 to Nice at the weekend, but they should be backed to get back on track against struggling Sparta.

The French raiders have lost two of their last nine matches in all competitions. In contrast, Sparta have won just two of their last eight and their 3-1 home defeat to Banik Ostrava last Saturday was particularly demoralising.

Head coach Lars Friis is coming under increasing pressure and his position is unlikely to improve with Brest looking the best bet to pick up another three points on Wednesday.

Brest to win 2-1 @ 10/1

Brest are strong fancies to win this contest, but it may be worth keeping a home goal on side for this clash at the Epet Arena.

Sparta have scored in all 11 games on home turf this season, while Brest have kept a clean sheet in just two of their last seven fixtures.

Brest’s last four away matches have all featured more than two goals, so backing a lively encounter in which the visitors win 2-1 looks like a cracking bet at decent odds.

Over 9.5 total match shots on target @ 1/1

Man City managed 10 shots on target in their UEFA Champions League win over Sparta earlier in the campaign and that tally could be reached once again when Brest roll into town.

A lively contest can be expected and, with confidence low in the home camp, chances could be aplenty in Prague on Wednesday.

Brest managed six shots on goal despite losing 1-0 to Nice at the weekend and there was a total of 13 in their 4-0 win at Salzburg in their last UEFA Champions League away fixture.

An open encounter looks likely in this clash, so expect plenty of goalmouth action with at least 10 shots on target in the match.

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Sparta Prague v Brest odds

Sparta Prague - 11/8
Draw - 23/10
Brest - 2/1

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