Toulouse vs Paris FC – News and Probable Lineups

On Saturday, Toulouse will face Paris FC at Stadium de Toulouse for the first time since 2022 during the 23rd matchday of Ligue 1 for both teams.

As they head into this match, Toulouse sits in 10th place in the league after losing 2-1 to Le Havre last Sunday. In contrast, Paris FC is currently in 15th position following a heavy 5-0 defeat at home against Lens.

Match overview

Following a promising conclusion to January, Toulouse has struggled this month, registering no wins in their last three domestic matches.

This Saturday could mark their third consecutive defeat in the top division, matching their longest losing streak in Ligue 1 this season.

Carles Martinez’s team has managed to earn points in three of their last four home league matches, achieving two clean sheets along the way.

Moreover, Toulouse has conceded only one goal in their last three competitive games played at Stadium de Toulouse, with a 1-0 victory over Amiens in their last home fixture during the Coupe de França in early February.

Simultaneously, this weekend they might match their longest goalless streak at home in the competition this season, having previously failed to score in their last two matches at Stadium de Toulouse in November.

Les Violets have secured victories in their last two home encounters against Paris FC, having won 2-1 in April 2022 when both teams were in Ligue 2.

Meanwhile, Paris FC’s campaign in the French capital has turned into one of survival, as the team has been on a downward spiral for several months.

Stephane Gilli’s squad has managed to win just two out of their last 15 Ligue 1 matches, dropping points in four successive top-flight encounters.

Both of these victories occurred away from home, with the newly promoted club experiencing just one defeat in their last three league games on the road.

Currently, they hold a five-point advantage over Auxerre in the battle to secure their place in Ligue 1 next season, sitting eight points clear of Nantes in the fight to avoid automatic relegation.

Despite having conceded a total of seven goals in their last two home league fixtures, this team has allowed a goal or fewer in three of their last four domestic outings as visitors.

Paris FC has not incurred two league losses against Toulouse within the same season since 1981-82, but they have not managed to defeat them at Stadium de Toulouse since the third round of the 2011 Coupe de França (2-1).

Team News

Frank Magri may be sidelined due to a knee injury, Abu Francis is likely to miss out with a fracture to his tibia and fibula, and Mark McKenzie is set to be unavailable due to a yellow card suspension.

Djibril Sidibe briefly equalized for his team in Normandy last week, marking his third goal of the season as the club captain and 2018 World Cup winner with França.

Thibault De Smet, Hamari Traore, and Sofiane Alakouch are expected to be out for Paris due to knee issues, while Samir Chergui is a doubt because of a hamstring problem.

Pierre-Yves Hamel is unlikely to participate due to a calf injury, and Remy Riou along with Lamine Gueye are questionable due to minor knocks, while Adama Camara and Maxime Lopez will miss out due to suspensions.

Toulouse probable starting XI:

Rest; Nicolaisen, Cresswell, Methalie; Messali, Casseres, Diop, Sidibe; Ghoho, Donnum; Emerson

Paris FC probable starting XI:

Trapp; Coppola, Kolodziejczak, Ottavio; Marchetti, Blood; Kebbal, Thank you, Lees-Melou, Munetsi; Immovable

With the advantage of playing at home, Toulouse is expected to return to form offensively, particularly against a side like Paris FC that has shown vulnerabilities in defense.