There is Ligue 1 action on Sunday afternoon at the Stade Oceane as Le Havre welcome Strasbourg to their home stadium. The hosts are in 15th place, just one above the relegation play-off spot, but do have a six-point buffer.
Meanwhile, the visitors are in seventh spot, just one point outside the top six and European places. Nonetheless, they will be hoping for victory here in order to boost their chances of qualifying for Europe next season.
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Le Havre vs Strasbourg prediction: Visitors to secure important victory?
Key stats
- Le Havre are now winless in three games, drawing twice.
- Strasbourg have won four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- The previous five H2Hs have seen 17 goals scored at an average of 3.4 goals per game.
Correct score prediction: Le Havre 1-3 Strasbourg
Strasbourg are the superior team as the league table shows, so we are backing them to record a fifth win in six games across all competitions. However, they have struggled to keep clean sheets of late, which could allow Le Havre in slightly.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Strasbourg favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Strasbourg have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on their travels. A draw can still be backed at just under 29%, while a Le Havre victory is rated at 25%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Plenty of goals
As mentioned before, the last five meetings between the two sides have seen a total of 17 goals scored, at an average of 3.4 goals per match. Strasbourg have won three of those H2Hs, but two have gone to Le Havre, which should give the hosts a little bit of confidence come Sunday.
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Le Havre preview: Three injuries in squad
Gautier Lloris, Ally Samatta and Reda Khadra are all expected to miss out for Le Havre through injury. Otherwise, the hosts have a strong squad of players to choose from to make their starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Mpasi (GK), Zagadou, Seko, Quetant, Zouaoui, Gourna-Douath, Ebonog, Nego, Ndiaye, Boufal & Soumare
Last five results:
- Lens 1-0 Le Havre
- Le Havre 0-0 Monaco
- Rennes 1-1 Le Havre
- Le Havre 2-1 Angers
- Le Havre 0-2 Amiens
Strasbourg preview: No fresh concerns
Strasbourg have reported no fresh concerns in their squad ahead of this clash. Thus, we are expecting the visitors to name a strong starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Penders (GK), Doue, Sarr, Doukoure, Chilwell, Barco, El Mourabet, Moreira, Enciso, Godo & Panichelli
Last five results:
- Strasbourg 3-1 Monaco
- Strasbourg 1-2 PSG
- Lille 1-4 Strasbourg
- Strasbourg 2-1 Metz
- Avranches 0-6 Strasbourg
Player to watch: Julio Enciso
Julio Enciso was key in Strasbourg's win over Monaco last time out, scoring a brace. He now boasts five goals in 2026 already as well as two assists, and will be expected to be influential for his team again against Le Havre.