Brest vs Toulouse – News and Probable Lineups

Two managers looking for their initial Ligue 1 victories will clash this Saturday in Brittany as Brest takes on Toulouse on matchday two at Stade Francis-Le Ble.

Stade Brestois began their campaign with a 2-2 draw against newly promoted Le Mans, while Toulouse suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Lyon.

Match overview

Brest has struggled to open their Ligue 1 season with a win for the third consecutive time, but they have managed to secure a point to commence their last two domestic seasons.

Julien Lachuer aims to achieve his first victory since succeeding the late Eric Roy and end the team’s four-match winless streak at home in this competition.

After one matchday, they are positioned second in the league regarding expected goals (2.7) and have scored in all but one of their domestic matchups this year at home, losing 2-0 to Toulouse in January.

On the defensive end, they have conceded goals in four consecutive Ligue 1 games at Stade Francis-Le Ble, with multiple goals allowed in three of those matches.

On Saturday, they hope to secure their first Ligue 1 home victory to kick off a season since the 2023-24 campaign when they narrowly defeated Lens 3-2.

Brest has managed to collect points in four of their previous five home fixtures against Toulouse, with their latest victory in this matchup occurring in 2024 (2-0).

Toulouse was unable to carry over the positive momentum from their previous season into matchday one, as their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 ended after four matches last weekend.

Jens Berthel Askou takes charge of a squad that performed admirably away from home towards the end of last season, taking points in their last two away encounters.

The Danish head coach could secure his first win in the top tier in França this Saturday, as his team has remained unbeaten in their last four opening away fixtures in this competition.

In 2026, they have conceded multiple goals in four of their away matches but managed to keep a clean sheet in their final such game last season.

After the opening matchday, they find themselves second in the league based on expected goals (2.8) and rank in the top five for big chances created (four), yet they have not been able to score.

Le Tefece is looking to clinch a third consecutive victory over Brest in this competition, having triumphed in both meetings last season with a score of 2-0.

Team News

Brest may be without Hugo Magnetti due to a hamstring injury, with Brendan Chardonnet and Justin Bourgault both uncertain due to calf and knock concerns, respectively.

Romain Del Castillo became only the fourth player from Stade Brestois to net 30 goals in Ligue 1 last weekend, as he and Kamory Doumbia were on the scoresheet against Le Mans.

At Toulouse, Ylies Aradj is struggling with a sore calf, while Rafik Messali is looking for his first starting appearance of the new season, having come on as a substitute last week after overcoming significant ankle issues last season.

Alexis Vossah is set to return from his suspension on Saturday, having served his one-match ban during matchday one.

Brest probable starting XI:

Selvic; Lala, Chotard, Lloris, Locko; Nonge, Tousart; Del Castillo, Doumbia, Mboup; Ajorque

Toulouse probable starting XI:

Remains; McKenzie, Tape, Nicolaisen; Casseres, Jorgensen, Schmidt, Vignolo; Russell-Rowe, Gboho; Diallo

These two sides appear to be evenly matched; however, we believe that Brest’s experience and continuity from the previous season might provide them with a slight upper hand, coupled with playing at Stade Francis-Le Ble.