Le Havre will host Auxerre in the upcoming round of Ligue 1 on Sunday, 1 September.
Can Le Havre take the advantage of playing at home or will the guests get the win? Find that out and more from our Le Havre vs Auxerre prediction, but remember to also check out our other Ligue 1 predictions as well.
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Le Havre vs Auxerre prediction: A draw with goals on both sides
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in three of the last four Auxerre's matches in all competitions.
- Le Havre and Auxerre both enter this game with one win and one loss in the first two rounds of the new Ligue 1 season.
- Two of the previous four duels between these teams have ended in draws.
Correct score prediction: Le Havre 1-1 Auxerre
Like we mentioned above, we saw a draw in two of the last four H2H meetings between Le Havre and Auxerre and both times the final score was 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No clear favourites
- HOME: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.10%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
It's clear from these Le Havre vs Auxerre odds that the bookies don't see a clear favourite in this match, with the guests being the expected winners by the thinnest possible margin.
After all, both teams enter this game after winning three points from the first two rounds and we usually see them play very closely contested matches against each other.
For more predictions on the weekend’s football, take a look at our football betting tips page.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: Le Havre slightly better lately
In the last five games between these two teams, Le Havre have notched a couple of wins, compared to one win for Auxerre, along with two draws. Meanwhile, Auxerre have done better when we look at their overall H2H record: 22-12-14.
France Ligue 2 07/05/22
Le Havre
Auxerre
France Ligue 2 21/12/21
Auxerre
Le Havre
France Ligue 2 05/04/21
Auxerre
Le Havre
France Ligue 2 01/12/20
Le Havre
Auxerre
France Ligue 2 06/03/20
Le Havre
Auxerre
Le Havre preview: Hoping to build on their win over St Etienne
After they opened the new Ligue 1 season with a loss to PSG, which was hardly a surprise, Le Havre have done well to beat St Etienne away from home in the second round. Overall, Le Havre are in for another season where the main goal is to stay up and they certainly have the quality to avoid relegation, but it won't be easy.
When it comes to teams news, Andy Logbo, Yoni Gomis, and Christopher Operi all remain out with injures.
Predicted lineup: Desmas (GK), Nego, Sangante, Youte Kinkoue, Lloris, Zouaoui, Kechta, Targhalline, Toure, Joujou & Sabbi
France Ligue 1 01/09/24
W
Auxerre
1
Le Havre
3
France Ligue 1 24/08/24
W
St Etienne
0
Le Havre
2
France Ligue 1 16/08/24
L
PSG
4
Le Havre
1
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
L
Bochum
6
Le Havre
0
Europe Friendlies 02/08/24
D
NEC
1
Le Havre
1
Auxerre preview: Hoping for a good result away from home
With a win in the opening match at home against Nice, Auxerre have started their return to Ligue 1 well. However, away from home against Nantes they lost without scoring a goal, so another away match in the next round could be tough for Auxerre. Still, Le Havre are far from unbeatable opponent.
Meanwhile, Lasso Coulibaly, Clement Akpa, Ousoumane Camara, and Ange Loic N'Gatta are on Auxerre's injury list at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Joly, Jubal, Osho, Hoever, Perrin, Raveloson, Owusu, Sinayoko, Bair & Traore
France Ligue 1 01/09/24
L
Le Havre
3
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 25/08/24
L
Nantes
2
Auxerre
0
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
W
Nice
1
Auxerre
2
Club Friendly List 10/08/24
D
Reims
2
Auxerre
2
Europe Friendlies 03/08/24
W
Red Star FC 93
0
Auxerre
2
Player to watch: Abdoulaye Toure
While Toure only scored a couple of goals in Ligue 1 last season for Le Havre, he has been crucial for this team as a defensive force. Still, the defensive midfielder has already found the net once at the start of the new season and he's our player to watch against Auxerre too.
