Toulouse vs Marseille – News and Probable Lineups

Just days after their exciting Coupe de França quarter-final, Toulouse will face Marseille once more, this time in Ligue 1 action on Saturday at the Stadium de Toulouse.

A 1-0 loss to Rennes last weekend saw Le Tefece drop to 11th in the standings, while Marseille remains in fourth place, having managed a comeback to defeat Lyon 3-2.

Match overview

In southern França, Toulouse will be hoping that their dramatic penalty win in the Coupe de França midweek will pivot them towards improved form, leading to more wins in league play.

Carles Martinez’s squad has not celebrated a victory in five consecutive Ligue 1 matches, having started off 2026 with wins in two of their first three league encounters.

They remain unbeaten at home in their last four games across competitions, conceding only two goals during this period.

After being a team that consistently found the net earlier in the 2025 season, they have scored just one goal or fewer in their last five league appearances.

Toulouse has managed to secure victories in their last five competitive outings where they scored multiple goals, having lost only once in such situations throughout the season (6-3 at home to Paris Saint-Germain).

Les Violets have yet to earn any points domestically against the current top four Ligue 1 teams, conceding a total of nine goals in two losses to Paris Saint-Germain (6-3) and Lens (3-0).

With their hopes for another trophy dashed this week, Marseille’s primary focus will now shift towards securing a Champions League spot until the season concludes.

Despite a slow kickoff last week, they preserved their fourth place and a qualifying spot for the tournament, scoring two late goals in the final ten minutes to clinch a crucial three points.

In three of their last four matches in this league, this team has conceded the first goal, including letting in the opener within the first 10 minutes against Brest and Lyon.

Habib Beye will aim for his inaugural Ligue 1 away win since taking charge last month; notably, his team failed to find the back of the net in their last two outings.

Marseille’s last win in a top-flight away match during March was in 2024, when they thrashed Clermont 5-1 at Stade Gabriel-Montpied.

Les Olympiens are currently unbeaten in their last eight competitive fixtures at Toulouse, having secured a 3-1 victory in this very match last season.

Team News

For Toulouse, Abu Francis is uncertain for this weekend due to a leg issue, and Rasmus Nicolaisen is also a doubt with a sore thigh.

Frank Margi is likely to miss the match with a knee injury, while Rafik Messali and Alex Dominguez may also be out owing to ankle troubles.

On Marseille’s side, Amine Gouiri is carrying a knock, Quinten Timber is questionable with a shoulder strain, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is set to return from suspension.

Igor Paixao initially equalized for them against Olympique Lyonnais last week, before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted twice late on to secure the maximum points.

Toulouse probable starting XI:

rests; Sidibe, Cresswell, McKenzie; Kamanzi, Vossah, Casseres, Methalie; Russell-Rowe, Gboho; Emerson

Marseille probable starting XI:

Rulli; Weah, Aguerd, Pavard, Medina; Nwaneri, Nadir; Greenwood, Traore, Paixao; Aubameyang

Marseille might be feeling a bit rattled from their recent away performances and their exit from the Coupe de França, which could potentialize Toulouse’s chances as they strive to return to winning ways in Ligue 1.