Paris FC v Brest: mid-table rivals eye top-half push | OneFootball

Paris FC host Brest in Ligue 1 at Stade Jean Bouin on Sunday, 3 May 2026, with both teams level on 38 points and looking to nudge into the top half before the run in.

Brest sit 11th with a game in hand, edging this mid-table pack on goal difference, while Paris FC claimed a 2-1 away win in September's reverse meeting.

Paris FC have won three of their last five in the league, though they were beaten by LOSC last time out. Brest are winless in five, stabilising with draws against Nantes and Lens after three straight defeats.

Selection-wise, Paris FC are without Remy Riou, Julien Lopez, Sofiane Alakouch and Pierre-Yves Hamel, while Lees Melou is suspended. Brest miss Bradley Locko, with Daouda Guindo suspended, trimming Éric Roy's defensive options.

On the pitch, Paris FC tend to keep the ball, averaging 51% possession with 85.03% pass accuracy this season. Brest play with less of the ball at 43% but are strong in the air, winning 494 aerial duels and scoring seven headed goals. Ludovic Ajorque leads Ligue 1 for assists with nine, and Romain Del Castillo has eight league goals. For the hosts, Ilan Kebbal sits on nine league goals, with Moses Simon and Ciro Immobile adding threat.

A win would take Paris FC to 41 points and could move them into the top half. Brest would also rise to 41 points with victory and could consolidate an 11th place platform for a late push upwards. A draw would keep both parked in mid-table.