Brest vs Le Havre Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Stade Brest are pushing back into UEFA competition qualification contention as they take on a stubborn and battling Le Havre side at Stade Francis-le Ble.

Kick-off date/time: 8 March 2026 at 4:15 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – beIN Sports

How to watch online: UK – Ligue 1+ / US – beIN Sports Connect

Brest team news: Guindo suspended

Former Red Bull Salzburg defender Daouda Guindo is missing through suspension for this weekend, while versatile attacker Mama Balde remains unavailable due to injury.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Coudert; Lala, Chardonnet, Diaz, Locko; Magnetti, Chotard; Del Castillo, Doumbia, Dina Ebimbe; Ajorque

Unavailable: Guindo (Suspended), Balde (Injured)

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Le Havre team news: Nego out

Hungary international wing-back Loic Nego remains sidelined for Le Havre this weekend, alongside midfielder Abdoulaye Toure as Le Havre travel to Stade Francis-le Ble.

Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Diaw; Zagadou, Seko, Lloris; Pembele, Gourna-Douath, Ebonog, Zouaoui; Ndiaye; Soumare, Boufal

Unavailable: Nego (Injured), Toure (Injured)

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Brest vs Le Havre prediction

Eric Roy and his Brest side have overperformed throughout his tenure and, after a slight regression, they are punching back above their weight once again as they try and squeeze themselves into the top seven or eight in Ligue 1 after a five-match unbeaten run of form with three wins and two draws. 

They now face a Le Havre side that are again in the relegation battle in Ligue 1 but the visitors have, once again, been good enough to avoid immediate danger. Recent losses against Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain has closed the gap from the bottom end of the table and the danger zone, though.

With home advantage, Brest are expected to come out on top but, even in those aforementioned losses, Le Havre have remained competitive and so it may not be straightforward for the hosts.   

Brest vs Le Havre tip: Brest to win & under 3.5 goals