This Sunday, during Matchday 4 of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain (13th) face Brest (7th) at the Stade Francis Le-Blé (kick-off at 8:45 PM, CET). Ahead of the match, the press has attempted to predict the lineups that Paris coach Luis Enrique and his Brest counterpart Julien Lachuer will field.
Brest –
Le Parisien (4-2-3-1) :
Ajorque
Baldé – Doumbia – Versini
Magnetti – Chotard
Locko – Lloris – Le Guene – Lala
Selvik
L’Equipe (4-2-3-1) :
Ajorque
Baldé – Doumbia – Versini
Magnetti – Chotard
Locko – Lloris – Le Guene – Lala
Selvik
PSG –
Le Parisien (4-3-3) :
Kvaratskhelia – Torres – Doué
Ruiz – Zaïre-Emery – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Safonov.
L’Equipe (4-3-3) :
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Doué
Neves – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Safonov.
Both lineups are plausible; the prediction is particularly precise for Brest, as there appear to be fewer open options. The Brest squad has had the entire week to prepare, and there is great anticipation surrounding PSG’s visit. We should see something close to a standard starting XI. However, tactical adjustments remain possible to counter the two-time European champions and their quality; a surprise selection cannot be ruled out.
On the Paris side, the team must manage the aftermath of the Champions League fixture—balancing the need to rest certain players with the desire to give others playing time. Squad versatility and internal competition also add an element of uncertainty to the lineup. Several players could start in attack in various positions, or begin the match as substitutes.
Certainty will only come with the official announcement of the lineups, about an hour before the match.
