Preview: Brest vs Marseille – prediction, team news, lineups

Brest aims to uphold its perfect home record in Ligue 1 this month as it prepares to host Marseille at Stade Francis-Le Ble on Friday.

Currently sitting 12th in the league, the Brittany-based club secured a 1-1 draw against Lille last weekend, whereas OM played to a 2-2 stalemate at home versus Strasbourg.

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Game Overview

Having played three games in February, Brest shows signs of positive momentum, remaining unbeaten in domestic fixtures this month.

However, last week marked the second instance this league season where they couldn’t secure a victory despite leading in the second half, costing them a total of four points.

This Friday, Eric Roy’s squad has the opportunity to achieve back-to-back home league wins for the first time in 2026, following their shutout victory against rivals Lorient earlier in the month.

Stade Brestois has won its last four home matches in this tournament whenever they’ve scored more than one goal, maintaining an undefeated record under such circumstances throughout the season.

Furthermore, a victory or a draw this Friday would extend their domestic unbeaten streak to four games, matching their longest such run in the 2025-26 season.

Les Pirates have managed to earn points in two of their last three Ligue 1 home encounters against OM, with their most recent win against them being a 1-0 triumph in February 2024.

Marseille experienced yet another frustrating outcome last Saturday, failing to secure a win against Strasbourg on Valentine’s Day at Stade Velodrome.

The team has now failed to collect maximum points in three consecutive top-tier fixtures; last week’s draw was their sole game under Jacques Abardonado’s interim management, following Roberto De Zerbi’s departure.

Habib Beye has officially taken the reins of the team, being appointed on Wednesday shortly after his dismissal from Rennes.

Les Olympiens have not won their last two away matches in this league, letting in seven goals during that period, which equals the number of goals they conceded in the preceding seven league games away from Stade Velodrome combined.

Should they lose on Friday, it would match their longest away losing streak in the top division this season, mirroring their defeats in their initial two away fixtures of the current campaign.

As they approach this match, Marseille stands fourth in the league table, trailing Lyon by five points for a direct qualification spot in next season’s Champions League League Phase.

They have emerged victorious in their last three top-flight clashes against Brest, with an aggregate score of 12-2, notably securing a 5-1 win at Stade Francis-Le Ble in 2024.

Brest Ligue 1 form:

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Team News

Brest is expected to be without Mama Balde and Soumaila Coulibaly this week due to muscle strains, with Bradley Locko’s participation uncertain due to a hamstring issue, though Kamory Doumbia is available again after serving his yellow card suspension.

Remy Labeau registered his fourth Ligue 1 goal on Saturday, with the player on loan from Lens finding the back of the net just shy of the hour mark in their draw against Lille.

Leonardo Balerdi might be unavailable for Marseille on Friday due to an ear issue, and Geronimo Rulli returned as goalkeeper for matchday 22, replacing Jeffrey de Lange.

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

Brest possible starting lineup:

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

Marseille possible starting lineup:

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

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Our Prediction: Brest 1-3 Marseille

Despite these two clubs exhibiting contrasting recent forms, we anticipate that Marseille’s potent offensive lineup possesses ample firepower to overwhelm Brest’s often inconsistent defensive unit this weekend.

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