Toulouse vs Brest prediction, preview, team news and more | Ligue 1 2023-24
Brest visit the Stadium de Toulouse on Sunday to face Toulouse in Ligue 1, aiming to end their memorable season on a high.
With 58 points from 33 games, Brest are in fourth position in the league table, and heading to the UEFA Champions League's third qualifying round as things stand.
However, should the Pirates win here, and Lyon suffer a defeat to OGC Nice on Sunday, then Eric Roy's side could leapfrog them into third place and seal a place directly in the Champions League group stages.
Since their pulsating 5-4 win over Rennes, Brest have seen two draws against Nantes and Reims, signaling a decline in form. Toulouse, though, are down in 11th position, but will be glad to have avoided relegation once again.
Les Violets achieved promotion to Ligue 1 in 2022, and finished in 13th place last year. Sitting two positions higher this season with one more game remaining, Carles Novell's side will be eager to end their campaign on a winning note.
Toulouse vs Brest Head-To-Head
There have been 28 clashes between the sides in the past, with Toulouse winning on 11 occasions and losing to Brest just four times. A total of 13 fixtures have ended in stalemates. Toulouse, though, haven't beaten Brest since March 2013. In five games since then, Brest have won twice.
Toulouse Form Guide in Ligue 1: W-L-W-D-W
Brest Form Guide in Ligue 1: D-D-W-L-L
Toulouse vs Brest Team News
Toulouse
While the Violets have no casualties going into the final matchday of the season, Toulouse won't have Moussa Diarra for their closing fixture as he is suspended. But on the bright side, Rasmus Nicolaisen is available for selection after serving his suspension last time out.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Moussa Diarra
Brest
The Pirates will be without Pierre-Lees Melou as he suffered a broken leg recently, while Romain Del Castillo has a calf injury. Meanwhile, Bradley Locko isn't available for selection due to a suspension.
Injured: Pierre-Lees Melou, Romain Del Castillo
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Bradley Locko
Toulouse vs Brest Predicted XI
Toulouse XI (3-4-3): Guillaume Restes; Kevin Keben, Logan Costa, Christian Mawissa; Warren Kamanzi, Cristian Casseres, Vincent Sierro, Gabriel Suazo; Frank Magri, Thijs Dallinga, Yann Gboho
Brest XI (4-2-3-1): Marco Bizot; Kenny Lala, Brendan Chardonnet, Lilian Brassier, Antonin Cartillier; Jonas Martin, Hugo Magnetti; Martin Satriano, Mathias Lage, Jeremy Le Douaron; Steve Mounie
Toulouse vs Brest Prediction
Toulouse have nothing to lose in this match, but that won't stop them from doing their best. Brest can go directly into the Champions League group stages with a win, but their recent patchy form means this could end in a draw, with the Pirates going into the third qualifying round of the premier European competition.
Prediction: Toulouse 1-1 Brest