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Looking to bounce back from recent European disappointment and make it three consecutive league wins, Marseille welcome Le Havre to the CEPAC Velodrome on Sunday evening.
Le Havre, meanwhile, are still seeking their first Ligue 1 win of the 2026-27 campaign and will be desperate to avoid a fourth consecutive competitive defeat.
In addition to our Marseille vs Le Havre prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips for more of our expert predictions.
Marseille vs. Le Havre key stats
- Marseille have conceded the opening goal in eight of their last nine games.
- Marseille have scored first in five of their last six meetings with Le Havre.
- Five of Le Havre's last seven matches, including friendlies, have seen both teams score.
Marseille vs. Le Havre preview: Business as usual for Marseille against Les Ciel et Marine
Marseille vs Le Havre — Tale of the Tape
| Marseille | vs | Le Havre |
|---|---|---|
| 9th | Position | 18th |
| 9 | Points | 2 |
| 14 | Goals For | 5 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 11 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 13th | Home / Away Rank | 16th |
Having secured a 2-0 win over Troyes in their first outing after the international break, Marseille would have hoped to use that as a springboard to revive their season, but subsequent defeats to Olympiacos and, most recently, Sturm Graz in their next three matches have restored a familiar sense of gloom at the Velodrome.
However, Bruno Genesio’s side came out on top in their most recent league outing, beating Angers 5-2 at Stade Raymond Kopa to claim back-to-back league victories for the first time since the final day of last season.
While their European campaign appears to be in tatters, Les Phoceens seem to be finding their feet domestically, and another league win on Sunday would be a step in the right direction to ease the pressure on Genesio, at least temporarily.
After a 1-0 victory in May’s most recent encounter, Marseille have completed league doubles over Le Havre in each of the sides' last five seasons together and are unbeaten in 20 meetings across all competitions dating back to 1988.
With Mason Greenwood – who registered six goals and an assist in four games against Le Havre – no longer in the squad, Sunday’s hosts will need a new protagonist to step up if they are to close out October on a high.
Le Havre spent much of last season hovering around the drop zone and only secured their top-flight status on the final day. Based on the early evidence this term, another great escape may be required to avoid relegation.
Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Auxerre was Le Havre’s fifth loss in seven league outings. Didier Digard’s side are the only Ligue 1 team yet to record a victory and unsurprisingly sit bottom of the standings, already five points adrift of safety.
Only Nice have conceded fewer goals than Les Ciel et Marine’s 11 among all bottom-half teams, so much of their trouble stems from a toothless attack – just five goals scored, the lowest tally in the division.
Le Havre’s next two fixtures – against Marseille and reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain – are hardly ideal opportunities for a struggling team to get back on track. It is imperative they do not fall further behind in the race for survival.
Ayumu Seko returns from a one-game ban following his red card against Lille, handing the visitors a defensive boost. However, the continued absence of first-choice goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi remains a major blow.
Marseille vs. Le Havre form guide & betting tips
| Marseille | vs | Le Havre |
|---|---|---|
LLLWW |
Form | LDLLL |
| 6 | Points | 1 |
| 13th | Form Table | 17th |
| 10 | Goals For | 4 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 9 |
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Form (All Comps) | DLWLL |
Whispers predicts: Marseille 3-1 Le Havre
Given their record in this fixture and recent resurgence in Ligue 1, Marseille are favourites to secure the win here at 29/50 (1.58), which readers can capitalise on using our Boylesport bonus code.
Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings between these sides, so BTTS – Yes at 3/5 (1.60) looks a sensible selection.
Each of Marseille's last eight matches has produced no more than 10 corners, making under 10 corners at 5/6 (1.83) another appealing option.
> Marseille to win at 29/50 (1.58) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 3/5 (1.60) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 10 corners at 5/6 (1.83) | Likelihood: Possible