Two teams separated by four points in the bottom-half of the Ligue 1 table clash at Stade Oceane, as Le Havre welcome Nantes on Saturday, 8 November.
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Le Havre vs Nantes prediction: Hosts to pull through
Key stats
- Le Havre are undefeated across their last three Ligue 1 fixtures (W2, D1).
- Le Club Doyen are unbeaten at home in four games (W2, D2).
- Nantes have won just twice all season in 11 games (D3, L6).
- La Maison Jaune are undefeated in three straight away trips (D2, W1).
Correct score prediction: Le Havre 2-1 Nantes
Since their 6-2 hammering at the hands of Olympique de Marseille, Le Havre have gone unbeaten in three successive outings, winning two and drawing their latest trip to Toulouse. Didier Digard’s men have, however scored just twice across the span of those three games.
Meanwhile, Nantes arrive in Le Havre following successive defeats to Monaco and Metz. The visitors are in poor goalscoring form as well, having netted the joint-third fewest strikes in Ligue 1 so far with 10 goals.
Despite both sides in poor offensive form, we foresee the hosts earning the bragging rights in this crucial clash at Stade Oceane thanks to their impressive defence.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Le Club Doyen for the win
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
- AWAY: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
With three successive clean sheets in their pocket, Le Havre are undoubtedly the favourites coming into this clash. Despite their concerning attack, they are backed by odds of 1/1 (2.00), implying a dominant 50% win probability rate.
Meanwhile, Nantes are enduring one of their poorest ever streaks – having won just twice in 11 top-flight games since the season’s start. Understandably, bookmakers have placed odds of 14/5 (3.80) on their head – a 26.3% chance of success.
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Most recent H2Hs: Le Havre with the edge
Le Havre recently ended a streak of nine H2Hs without a win, beating Nantes in both meetings last season. Nantes’ previous H2H victory arrived in April 2024.
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Le Havre preview: Can they build upon their win?
Mbwana Samatta is the only absentee for Dider Digard as they welcome Nantes at home.
Predicted lineup: Diaw (GK), Nego, Lloris, Sangante, Delaine; Seko,; Kechta, Ndiaye, Toure, Khadra & Soumare
Last five matches:
- Toulouse 0-0 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 1-0 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Auxerre 0-1 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- Marseille 6-2 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 2-2 Rennes (Ligue 1)
Nantes preview: Low on morale
Francis Coquelin, Hong Hyun-Seok, Mayckel Lahdo and Johann Lepenant are sidelined for Nantes.
Predicted lineup: Calgren (GK), Amian, Awaziem, Tati, Cozza, Leroux; Mwanga, Tabibou, Guirassy, Mohamed & Abline
Last five matches:
- Nantes 0-2 Metz (Ligue 1)
- Nantes 3-5 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 1-2 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- Nantes 0-2 Lille (Ligue 1)
- Brest 0-0 Nantes (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Issa Soumare
Soumare has been Le Havre’s most inventive forward this campaign, registering three goals and two assists in the goal contributions chart. The Senegalese will prove pivotal if Le Havre are to maintain their unbeaten momentum, although the last time he found the back of the net was against Rennes five matchdays ago.