Brest took part in their first ever Champions League two weeks ago against Sturm Graz and emerged victorious 2-1 at home.
Their first away game in the competition takes place on Tuesday as they travel to Austria to face RB Salzburg, who suffered a loss on Matchday One.
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RB Salzburg Recent Form
From the end of August, Salzburg went on a run of four matches without a win across three competitions, losing against Rapid Vienna and drawing with Tirol in the Austrian Bundesliga and Sparta Prague in the Champions League.
They have won their last two games against SCW Viktoria in the Austrian Cup and Austria Wien in the Bundesliga.
RB Salzburg Injury News
Salzburg are missing a number of key players. Maurits Kjaergaard, Aleksa Terzic, Daouda Guindo and Takumu Kawamura are definitely out, while Samson Baidoo is a doubt.
Last RB Salzburg Lineup
Here’s how Salzburg lined up against Austria Wien.
Brest Recent Form
Brest’s recent form has been mixed as wins against Sturm Graz in the Champions League and Toulouse in Ligue 1 have been bookended by defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Auxerre in Ligue 1.
They are currently 13th in the French top flight.
Brest Injury News
Bradley Locko and Achraf Dari are out, while Pierre Lees-Melou is yet to reach full fitness after only recently returning from training.
Julien Le Cardinal missed the loss against Auxerre due to an illness so he’ll be assessed before kick off.
Last Brest Lineup
Here’s how Brest lined up against Auxerre.
Salzburg – Player To Watch
Oscar Gloukh is recognised as one of the most talented youngsters in Europe and has scored five goals in four starts in the Austrian Bundesliga so far this season.
Brest – Player To Watch
Romain Del Castillo has two goals and one assist in five Ligue 1 games so far.
Salzburg vs Brest – Prediction
Salzburg may have lost and Brest may have won on Matchday One, but the Austrian side will use their home advantage to earn their first Champions League win of the season. Brest did not look good at…
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Publish date : 2024-09-30 13:41:13
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