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A bottom-of-the-table clash unfolds at Stade Oceane as Le Havre host Auxerre in what is expected to be a closely-fought contest on Sunday, 18 October.
Bottom-placed Le Havre are yet to win in Ligue 1 this term, while Auxerre sit four points ahead in 16th position.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips – powered by the Coral sign-up offer – for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Le Havre vs Auxerre key stats
- Le Havre have scored four and conceded eight in six outings this campaign.
- The Dean Club have lost two and drawn one of their last three home outings.
- Auxerre have lost three consecutive away league fixtures,
- AJA have netted in 11 consecutive Ligue 1 games.
Le Havre vs Auxerre preview: AJA to overturn poor away form in Le Havre
Le Havre vs Auxerre — Tale of the Tape
| Le Havre | vs | Auxerre |
|---|---|---|
| 18th | Position | 16th |
| 2 | Points | 6 |
| 4 | Goals For | 8 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 16 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 17th | Home / Away Rank | 18th |
Two points, six games and the rooted to the foot of Ligue 1 without a win, Le Havre are in dire need of an inspired performance or risk registering their lowest points tally at this stage since 1946/47.
Didier Digard’s side have been grim so far, blunt in attack with a joint league-low four goals. But with eight shipped, half of what Auxerre have conceded, their defence has been modest.
They lost 1-0 to Lille last time out, marking their first back-to-back losing streak this season. At home, Le Havre were held to a goalless stalemate by Angers before the international break.
Five players are expected to sit out of this clash: Stephan Zagadou, Felix Mambimbi, Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, Elias Jelert and Timothee Pembele.
Auxerre sit only a few points ahead of Le Havre, with their recent 4-1 loss to Rennes their first defeat in three outings.
After opening the season with three consecutive losses, AJA will hope to avoid falling into the same rut once again.
Away from home is where their woes worsen, having lost all three trips this season, conceding at least three goals each game along the way.
Auxerre have more players missing than Le Havre. They are Remy Lascary, Clement Akpa, Rayan Mandengue, Telli Siwe, Assane Diousse, Marvin Senaya and Bryan Okoh.
Le Havre vs Auxerre form guide & betting tips
| Le Havre | vs | Auxerre |
|---|---|---|
LDLWL |
Last five | LWWWL |
| 11 | Goals For | 16 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 6 |
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Ligue 1 form | LLWWL |
Whispers predicts: Le Havre 1-2 Auxerre
Auxerre to win or draw first-half at 21/10 (3.10), according to Bet365 offers exceptional value, with Le Havre the only team in Ligue 1 yet to score before the interval.
BTTS – Yes & Auxerre to win at 4/1 (5.00) is a bet worth backing. Nine of Auxerre’s last 11 competitive games saw both teams score, while Le Havre are the only team without a win this term.
Cameron Archer to score anytime at 15/8 (2.87) is another exceptional bet to follow. The Auxerre forward has scored in each of his first four Ligue 1 games. Here, he could become only the third player to score in his first five top-flight appearances since 1947/48.
> Auxerre to win or draw first-half at 21/10 (3.10) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes & Auxerre to win at 4/1 (5.00) | Likelihood: Likely
> Cameron Archer to score anytime at 15/8 (2.87) | Likelihood: Probable