Brest vs PSG Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Ligue 1 2026-27
Reigning French and European champions are still looking for their first win in the new Ligue 1 season
Steeped in a century of resilient Breton football lore, the Stade Francis-Le Blé in Brest, France, gears up to host Matchweek 4 of Ligue 1. Home team Brest and reigning French and European champions PSG face each other in what is set to be a thrilling clash.
After back-to-back draws against Le Mans and Toulouse, Brest won the last game against Le Havre 2-1 after a brace from Kamory Doumbia. They are unbeaten so far in the competition. They are placed seventh, and a win can take them to as high as second place.
They are led by French gaffer Julien Lachuer, who took over the reins as the head coach after rendering his services as the assistant coach for the last four seasons. Brest haven’t kept a clean sheet in the last 17 matches, and Mali striker Kamory Doumbia is Ligue 1’s top scorer with four goals after three matches.
A not-so-ideal start for the reigning champions of France in the new domestic season as they are yet to win a game so far after two draws and a defeat in the first three games. After two draws against Lille and Rennes, PSG succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against table toppers Monaco in the last game.
Luis Enrique’s side are seven points off the top after three matches and they must act soon before it’s too late. They are coming off a 6-1 win over Slovan Bratislava in their opening UCL fixture. Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick and Ousmane Dembele scored a brace, whereas Fabian Ruiz scored a goal in the 88th minute.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Brest, France
- Stadium: Stade Francis-Le Blé
- Kick-off time: 12:15 am IST
- Date: Monday, September 14
- Referee: Willy Delajod
- VAR: In use
Form:
Brest (in all competitions): W-D-D-L-D
PSG (in all competitions): W-L-D-D-L
Players to Watch
Kamory Doumbia (Brest)
The Bamako-born striker from Mali is the leading goalscorer in Ligue 1 after scoring four goals in three games, including a brace against Le Havre in the last game. He has been in red-hot form so far, but a bigger challenge awaits next as Brest takes on PSG.
The African striker will be up against an elite defence led by Marquinhos and Wilian Pacho. A talismanic presence for Brest, he will be tasked with the responsibility of continuing his brilliant form against PSG next.
Matvey Safonov (PSG)
After Donnarumma’s departure, Russian custodian Safonov took over and he has been PSG’s safest hands between the sticks. He made a move from Krasnodar to PSG in 2024. He has conceded six goals in the first three games, and keeping clean sheets has not been easy for PSG.
He will be up against Brest, a team that has been in sublime form in front of goal, with their star player Kamory Doumbia scoring four goals in three games. At a time when the French champions are in dire need of a win, Safonov must step up and help his side clinch a clean sheet.
Match Facts
- PSG won the last seven games against Brest.
- Kylian Mbappe has been the highest goalscorer in this fixture.
- The last time PSG played in Brest, they won the game 3-0
Brest vs Paris Saint-Germain: Betting Tips and Odds
- PSG to win – 9/10 with bet365
- Ousmane Dembele to score – 7/4 with bet365
- Brest 1-3 Paris Saint-Germain- 14/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
For the hosts, Brendan Chardonnet and Mamady Diambou are injured. They will miss the next game.
PSG have no injury concerns for the next game.
Head-to-Head
Total games: 48
Brest won: 4
PSG won: 31
Matches drawn: 13
Predicted Lineups
Brest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Egil Selvik (GK); Kenny Lala, Raphaël Le Guen, Gautier Lloris, Bradley Locko; Joris Chotard, Hugo Magnetti; Mama Baldé, Kamory Doumbia, Pathé Mboup; Ludovic Ajorque
PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Matvey Safonov (GK); Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Warren Zaïre-Emery; João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz; Désiré Doué, Ferran Torres, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Match Prediction
Despite PSG’s recent form, we expect them to win the next game. Dembele scored a brace in the last game and we expect him to break the deadlock and help PSG clinch their first win of the season.
Prediction: Brest 1-3 Paris Saint-Germain
Telecast Details
India: JioHotstar
UK: Ligue 1+, Prime Video, ITV
France: Ligue 1+
USA: BeIN Sports
When and where is the Brest vs Paris Saint-Germain match?
The match will be played at Stade Francis-Le Blé in Brest, France, on Monday, September 14 at 12:15 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch the Brest vs Paris Saint-Germain match in India?
The match can be streamed on Fancode in India.
Where and how to watch the Brest vs Paris Saint-Germain match in the UK?
The match can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video in the UK.
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