Nantes and Le Havre, separated by 12 points in the bottom-half of the Ligue 1 table, draw swords for bragging rights at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday, 22 February.
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Key stats
- Nantes have lost each of their last five Ligue 1 fixtures.
- The Canaries have scored the joint second-fewest goals this term (20).
- Le Havre have conceded 27 goals, 13 fewer than Nantes.
- The Dean Club have scored the fewest away goals this season (5).
Correct score prediction: Nantes 1-1 Le Havre
Nantes enter round 23 as the worst performing side across the last five matchdays. Ahmed Kantari’s outfit have lost each of their last six matches, including their penalty shootout elimination to Nice in the Coupe de France. Monaco were the latest team to inflict a defeat on Nantes, a 3-1 victory for the Monegasques.
Didier Digard’s men have the chance to make history after winning back-to-back matches. Le Havre could match their longest winning streak in Ligue 1 since November 1959. They’ve lost just once across their last six matches, but find themselves without an away win in five consecutive trips.
Both sides are struggling in the bottom-half of the table, but despite their poor away form, Le Havre have the momentum on their side. A double chance on Le Havre provides valuable returns.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nantes with the backing
- HOME: 11/8 (2.37) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nantes have lost eight of their last nine Ligue 1 matches. They are staring into the abyss given their current form. However, perhaps due to home advantage, they carry the tag of favourites – backed by odds of 11/8 (2.37), suggesting a 42.1% chance of success.
Le Havre, meanwhile, are winless in nine of their last 10 Ligue games. They are considered underdogs with 19/10 (2.90) odds, suggesting a 35.4% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Not much to separate the two
There have been two draws, two Nantes wins and as many Le Havre wins in their last six league meetings. The reverse fixture ended 1-1 at Stade Ocean.
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Nantes preview: Striker suspended
Matthis Abline is suspended for this clash, while Amady Camara and Bahmed Deuff are sidelined due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Lopes (GK), Awaziem, Youssef, Cozza, Centonze, Kaba, Lepenant, Machado, Tabibou, Cabella & Mohamed
Last five matches:
- 13/02/26: Monaco 3-1 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- 07/02/26: Nantes 0-1 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- 31/01/26: Lorient 2-1 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- 25/01/26: Nantes 1-4 Nice (Ligue 1)
- 18/01/26: Nantes 1-2 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
Le Havre preview: Can they upset the Beaujoire?
Arouna Sangante received an early red card against Toulouse. Ayumu Seko, Abdoulaye Toure, Guy Zohouri and Etienne Kinkoue are out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Mpasi-Nzau (GK), Zouaoui, Lloris, Zagadou, Nego, Ndiaye, Ebonog, Gourna-Douath, Kechta, Soumare & Boufal
Last five matches:
- 15/02/26: Le Havre 2-1 Toulouse (Ligue 1)
- 08/02/26: Le Havre 2-1 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
- 30/01/26: Lens 1-0 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- 24/01/26: Le Havre 0-0 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- 18/01/26: Rennes 1-1 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Issa Soumare
Soumare is Le Havre’s top scorer and perhaps the club's best performing player so far this season. He has found the net in back-to-back outings, including a match-winning brace against Toulouse last time out. He will be itching to extend his scoring streak and add to his seven goals this term.