Sitting at the edge of the Ligue 1 top six, European hopefuls Olympique Lyonnais welcome struggling Le Havre at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday, 16 March.
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Lyon vs Le Havre predictions: Les Gones to make it four straight wins in a row
Key stats
- Lyon have won four of their last five Ligue 1 matches (L1).
- The hosts have scored 4+ goals in three home games in 2024/25.
- Le Havre have conceded 28 goals in their last 13 league matches.
- The visitors have scored at least once in their last six league games (W2, D2, L2).
Correct score prediction: Lyon 3-1 Le Havre
Lyon have picked themselves up since going down to Paris Saint-Germain three matchdays ago, registering four straight wins across all competitions since then. Le Havre might be on a two-game unbeaten streak (W1, D1), but expect the hosts to inflict their 17th defeat of the season and crush their hopes of escaping the drop zone.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Clear home favourites
- HOME: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.5%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lyon’s recent upturn in form can be credited to Paulo Fonseca, who has masterfully manoeuvred Les Gones’ top-flight and European commitments. Their four-match winning streak across all competitions is expected to extend, backed by odds of 4/11 (1.36), indicating a comfortable win probability of 73.5%.
Le Havre have earned a mixed set of results in recent times, but Eirik Horneland will be wary of the threat Lyon possess. Their defensive frailties are expected to be exposed by the hosts, with bookmakers backing them with just a 12.5% probability of claiming all three points.
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Most recent H2Hs: Lyon to continue their H2H dominance?
Lyon’s 4-0 victory over Le Havre in the reverse fixture was their biggest-ever H2H top-flight triumph – also marking the joint-biggest win this season. Le Havre’s only Ligue 1 H2H win this century came in January last year.
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Lyon preview: Top six hopes still strong
With Strasbourg trailing them by just two points, Lyon have an obligation to keep up their impressive form. Fonseca has a full squad at his disposal for the home game.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Kumbedi, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Tessmann, Matic, Almada, Tolisso, Fofana, Lacazette
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Monaco
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Lens
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St Etienne
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Man Utd
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Le Havre preview: Can they get away from danger?
Le Havre could go three games unbeaten for the first time this campaign, but their pursuit of a positive result will be without the likes of Andy Logbo, Arouna Sangante, Fode Ballo-Toure and Kitala.
Predicted lineup: Gorgelin (GK), Nego, Kinkoue, Lloris, Zouaoui, Toure, Diawara, Casimir, Kechta, Soumare, Hassan
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Monaco
1
Le Havre
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PSG
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Le Havre
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5
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Player to watch: Rayan Cherki
Six assists and one goal across Lyon’s four-match winning streak has only strengthened Cherki’s dangerous reputation. The 21-year-old has been in devastating form for Les Gones in recent times.
Expect Cherki to unsettle Le Havre’s shaky defence as the hosts look to make it five straight triumphs in a row.