Lille vs Le Havre prediction, preview & betting tips – 10/10/2026

Bottom dwellers Le Havre make the short trip northeast to face fourth-placed Lille at Stade Pierre Mauroy on Saturday, 10 October.

Le Havre are the only team yet to win a game this Ligue 1 campaign, while Lille are three points away from league leaders Monaco.

Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.

Lille vs Le Havre key stats

• Lille have lost only one of their five league outings (W3, D1).
• The Mastiffs have conceded the third-fewest goals (4) in Ligue 1.
• Le Havre have scored the joint second-fewest goals (4) after five rounds.
• The Dean Club have lost just one of their last six away league games (W1, D4).

Lille vs Le Havre preview: Mastiffs return to winning ways at home

Lille went unbeaten in their opening four games of the season, before Nice surprisingly beat them 2-1 before the international break.

They will be glad to return to play on home turf, having avoided defeat in back-to-back outings (W1, D1) here.

Davide Ancelotti’s side sit three points behind top dogs Monaco, with Lyon and Paris FC sandwiched between them.

Ethan Mbappe is expected to miss this clash alongside Hamza Igamane. As for Le Havre, Felix Mambimbi, Lionel Mpasi and Stephan Zagadou are sidelined due to injuries.

The visitors sit bottom of Ligue 1 after five rounds as the only winless team so far, with unconvincing displays week in and week out.

They were beaten most recently 3-2 away at Toulouse – a third league defeat by a one-goal margin.

Didier Digard’s men, however, have been strong contenders away from home, losing only one of their previous six trips.

Lille vs Le Havre form guide & betting tips

Whispers predicts: Lille 2-1 Le Havre

Five of Le Havre’s last six away league games produced exactly two goals. As per Bet365, Over 2.5 total goals at 8/13 (1.61) is worth considering. Lille are expected to continue their scoring form, while Le Havre should draw motivation from their away form.

HT/FT – Lille/Lille at 23/20 (2.15) carries significant value. Le Havre are the only team yet to score before half-time in Ligue 1 this season, and Lille’s impressive form indicates their dominance across both halves.

Lille to win & BTTS – Yes at 9/10 (1.90) is another worthy bet.

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