Sparks will fly as Le Havre and Stade Brestois draw swords in the 19th round of the French Ligue 1 at Stade Oceane on Sunday, 26 January. View our free Le Havre vs Brest predictions below.
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Le Havre vs Brest predictions: Visitors to reign supreme
Key stats
- Le Havre are currently on a seven-match winless streak (D1, L6).
- In contrast, Stade Brestois won six of their last eight games in all competitions.
- Brest have won three consecutive encounters with Le Havre.
- Thirteen of the last 15 clashes between these outfits went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Le Havre 0-2 Brest
Not only did Le Havre lose 13 of their last 16 matches, but they failed to score in nine of them. Interestingly, Brest won the last two meetings between these teams without conceding. All things considered, we are backing Brest to win to nil.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brest are bookies’ favourites
- HOME: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
These teams are on opposite sides when it comes to recent form. While Le Havre suffered 13 defeats in their last 16 matches (W2, D1), Brest have six wins in their last eight games.
As it stands, Le Havre are in the relegation zone (17th out of 18 teams) while Brest are ninth in the French top flight.
On that note, Brest are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds generally have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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Moreover, while Brest opened the scoring in six of their last eight matches, Le Havre conceded first in six of their last seven games. Given that Stade Brestois also drew first blood in each of their last three clashes with Le Havre, Brest to score first has an appealing look at 4/5 (1.80). That one has a 55.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Le Havre's struggles set to continue?
Le Havre have lost three consecutive encounters with Brest and did not score in the last two meetings between these teams.
France Ligue 1 06/10/24
Brest
Le Havre
France Ligue 1 03/03/24
Brest
Le Havre
France Ligue 1 20/08/23
Le Havre
Brest
France Ligue 2 01/02/19
Le Havre
Brest
France League Cup 28/08/18
Le Havre
Brest
Le Havre preview: Hoping to end their unwanted streak
Le Havre will remain without Andy Logbo and Abdoulaye Toure, as both players are yet to recover from their injuries.
Predicted lineup: Gorgelin (GK), Sangante, Kinkoue, Lloris, Zouaoui, Joujou, Ndiaye, Targhalline, Nego, Ayew & Sabbi.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Marseille
3
Le Havre
1
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Auxerre
1
Le Havre
2
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
D
Monaco
1
Le Havre
1
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
L
PSG
2
Le Havre
1
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
L
Rennes
5
Le Havre
1
Brest preview: A fair few absentees
Mama Balde recently joined Jordan Amavi, Massadio Haidara, Jonas Martin and Bradley Locko on the treatment table for Brest.
Predicted lineup: Bizot (GK), Zogbe, Ndiaye, Chardonnet, Lala, Magnetti, Fernandes, Camara, Doumbia, Sima & Ajorque.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Lille
0
Brest
2
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Montpellier
0
Brest
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
L
Marseille
4
Brest
1
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
Lens
3
Brest
1
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
D
St Etienne
3
Brest
3
Player to watch: Romain Del Castillo
Romain Del Castillo has a good track record against Le Havre, as he has three direct goal involvements in the last three clashes between these teams. The former Lyon player has four goals and three assists in 16 league assignments this season. He will fancy his chances against Le Havre once again.