Brest vs Marseille – News and Probable Lineups

Brest will aim to keep their perfect home record intact in Ligue 1 this month as they host Marseille at Stade Francis-Le Ble on Friday.

The team from Brittany sits 12th in the standings after a 1-1 draw against Lille last weekend, whereas OM managed a 2-2 result at home against Strasbourg.

Match overview

With three matches played in February, Brest seems to be heading in a positive direction, remaining undefeated in domestic competition this month.

However, last week they were unable to secure a win for the second time in the league this year after leading in the second half, resulting in a total loss of four points.

On Friday, Eric Roy’s squad could achieve back-to-back home victories in the league for the first time in 2026 after previously defeating rivals Lorient.

Stade Brestois has recorded victories in their last four home matches in this competition whenever they scored multiple goals, with no league losses in that scenario throughout the season.

Additionally, a win or draw on Friday would extend their unbeaten run in domestic matches to four, matching their longest streak without a defeat for the 2025-26 season.

Les Pirates have claimed points in two of their last three Ligue 1 home fixtures against OM, with their most recent victory occurring in February 2024 (1-0).

Marseille faced another frustrating outcome last Saturday, receiving no favors from Strasbourg on Valentine’s Day at Stade Velodrome.

The team has now lost points in three consecutive top-flight encounters, with last week’s draw marking Jacques Abardonado’s first match as interim head coach following Roberto De Zerbi’s departure.

Habib Beye is the leading candidate to become the new manager, having been dismissed from Rennes recently, and if an agreement is reached promptly, he may be on the sidelines this weekend.

Les Olympiens are winless in their last two away games in this competition, conceding a total of seven goals in that span, matching the number of goals they had let in over seven league matches played away from Stade Velodrome previously.

A defeat on Friday would match their longest away losing streak in the top-flight this season, as they suffered losses in their first two away matches earlier in this campaign.

As they approach this match, Marseille are positioned fourth in the table, trailing Lyon by five points for an automatic berth in the League Phase of the Champions League for the next season.

Their last three encounters with Brest in the top-flight resulted in victories by a cumulative scoreline of 12-2, including a commanding 5-1 win at Stade Francis-Le Ble in 2024.

Team News

This week, Brest will likely be without Mama Balde and Soumaila Coulibaly due to muscle strains, while Bradley Locko is a doubt with a sore hamstring, and Kamory Doumbia is available to return following a yellow card suspension.

Remy Labeau scored his fourth goal in Ligue 1 on Saturday, netting just before the hour mark in their draw against Lille.

An ear issue may keep Leonardo Balerdi out of the Marseille lineup on Friday, while Geronimo Rulli returned as goalkeeper on matchday 22, replacing Jeffrey de Lange.

Mason Greenwood scored his league-leading 14th goal of the season against Strasbourg, while Amine Gouiri found the net for the fifth time in domestic competition for 2025-26.

Brest probable starting XI:

Coudert; Lala, Diaz, Chardonnet, Guindo; Chotard, Magnetti; Del Castillo, Tousart, Labeau; Ajoque

Marseille probable starting XI:

Rolls; Weah, Pavard, Aguerd, Palmieri; Kondogbia, Hojbjerg; Greenwood, Timber, Gouiri; Aubameyang

Despite both teams currently moving in different directions, we believe that Marseille’s attacking options pose a significant threat to a Brest defense that has shown inconsistency this weekend.