Three points will be up for grabs as Lille and Le Havre go toe-to-toe with each other at Decathlon Arena on Saturday, 8 February 2025. View our free Lille vs Le Havre predictions below.
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Lille vs Le Havre predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in five of Lille's last six matches.
- Lille have won seven consecutive meetings with Le Havre.
- Four of the last six meetings between these outfits went above the 2.5-goal line.
- Jonathan David scored six times in the last two meetings between these sides.
Correct score prediction: Lille 3-0 Le Havre
Lille came out on top the last seven times these teams squared off against each other. They won the last three skirmishes between these teams without conceding a single goal, and their last two victories against Le Havre were by three unanswered goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lille are expected winners
- HOME: 7/20 (1.35) – 74.1%
- DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- AWAY: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Le Havre have been going through a rough patch, as they failed to win any of their last nine matches in all competitions (D2, L7). They are at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table after the first 20 rounds.
On the other hand, fourth-placed Lille have been one of the best home teams in the French top flight this season. They are unbeaten in their last eight Ligue 1 matches at Decathlon Arena, with five wins and three draws.
At the time of writing, Lille are the expected winners at 7/20 (1.35). Teams with these odds usually have a 74.1% probability of winning.
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Additionally, Le Havre conceded first in seven of their last nine matches, and in four of their last five meetings with Lille. Keeping in mind that Lille had the lead at the half-time break in the last three skirmishes between these sides, HT Lille to win has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Le Havre's struggles set to continue?
Le Havre have lost seven consecutive clashes between these sides. They are without a win in their last eight meetings with Lille.
France Ligue 1 28/09/24
Le Havre
Lille
France Ligue 1 17/02/24
Lille
Le Havre
France Ligue 1 01/10/23
Le Havre
Lille
Europe Friendlies 26/07/23
Lille
Le Havre
Lille preview: Looking to rebound from Coupe de France defeat
Lille’s injury crisis has not gotten better, as Tiago Santos (ACL), Andrej Ilic (ankle) and Samuel Umtiti (knee) are all ruled out of this clash, while the likes of Nabil Bentaleb (illness), Ismaily (calf) and Edon Zhegrova (groin) are listed as doubtful.
Latest signing Chuba Akpom could make his Ligue 1 debut this weekend after coming on as a second half substitute for Remy Carbella in the club's Coupe de France loss to Dunkerque earlier this week.
Predicted lineup: Chevalier (GK), Mandi, Diakite, Ribeiro, Bakker, Mukau, Andre, Cabella, Haraldsson, Sahraoui & David.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Brest
2
Lille
0
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
D
Marseille
1
Lille
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
W
Angers
0
Lille
2
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Auxerre
1
Lille
3
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
W
Toulouse
1
Lille
2
Le Havre preview: Hoping to snap their nine-game winless streak
As for Le Havre, Arouna Sangante will not return from his red card suspension until next weekend, while Abdoulaye Toure (rib), Yann Kitala (foot), and Andy Logbo (shoulder) are all expected to remain on the sidelines this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Gorgelin (GK), Zouaoui, Lloris, Salmier, Nego, Kinkoue, Joujou, Ayew, Kechta, Casimir & Hassan.
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
Player to watch: Jonathan David
Lille won their last two clashes with Le Havre by the same 3-0 scoreline, and all six goals were scored by Jonathan David. The Canadian forward has been one of the league's top scorers with 12 goals. He was directly involved in at least one goal in each of his last six appearances for the club. It will be interesting to see if David can get his third consecutive hat-trick against Le Havre.