Lille vs Brest – News and Probable Lineups

Lille will aim to secure their first Ligue 1 win of 2026 on Saturday when they take on Brest at Stade Pierre-Mauroy during matchday 22 of the season.

After a goalless draw against Metz last week, Lille remains in fifth place, whereas Brest sits in 12th, following a 2-0 victory against Lorient in their previous match.

Match overview

It is challenging to identify the exact reasons that have led to Lille’s unexpected decline in form domestically, especially since they were contenders for a Champions League position early in the season.

Currently, they trail Marseille by six points for a qualifying position in that tournament and are nine points behind Lyon for a place in the League Phase next season.

Bruno Genesio’s squad has not won any of their last five domestic matches, managing to score only one goal during this spell so far this year.

This weekend, they could face the prospect of going six league matches without a win for the first time since a similar stretch in October and November 2021.

Additionally, Lille risks suffering three consecutive home defeats in the top division for the first time in the 21st century, having lost their last two encounters by a total score of 6-1.

Les Dogues have managed to secure victories in their last three home fixtures against Stade Brestois and remain unbeaten in the last 10 such games.

Home advantage has often favored Brest in 2026, as evidenced by their performance last weekend.

Their win over local rivals Lorient ended a three-match winless stretch in the top tier and marked their second clean sheet of 2026.

If they manage to secure a win or a draw on Saturday, it would match their longest unbeaten run away from home in the top flight this season (two matches).

Furthermore, a victory could potentially lift Brest into the top half of the standings, as they are currently just three points behind Angers in ninth place.

Up to this point in the season, Eric Roy’s side has gathered 26 points, which is five less than what they had at the same stage last year.

Les Pirates have taken points in three of their last four encounters against Lille in Ligue 1 but haven’t managed to earn a win at Lille in this competition since 1989 (2-1).

Team News

Marc-Aurele Caillard is expected to miss another match for Lille due to an elbow injury, while Hamza Igamane and Ousmane Toure are sidelined with ACL injuries. Osame Sahraoui is dealing with a groin issue, and Ethan Mbappe Lottin has a thigh problem.

Nabil Bentaleb may also be out due to an upper back injury, Thomas Meunier is a doubt with a hamstring concern, and Nathan Ngoy alongside Aissa Mandi are unavailable due to yellow card suspensions.

For Brest, Mama Balde is anticipated to be absent this weekend due to a muscle strain. Bradley Locko is battling a hamstring injury, and Kamory Doumbia is suspended.

Last Saturday, Remy Labeau and Ludovic Ajorque both scored in the second half, while Gregoire Coudert kept a clean sheet with two saves.

Lille probable starting XI:

Ozer; Saints, Mbemba, Alexsandro, Perraud; Bouaddi, Andrew; Edjoma, Haraldsson, Pardo-Pardo; Get

Brest probable starting XI:

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

On seven occasions this season, Stade Brestois has conceded multiple goals while playing away in the top division, which could be just what an out-of-form team like Lille needs to regain their confidence.