An interesting fixture is on the cards as Saint-Etienne and Le Havre square off against each other at Stade Geoffroy Guichard this weekend. View our free Saint-Etienne vs Le Havre predictions below.
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Saint-Etienne vs Le Havre predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- While Saint-Etienne have conceded in eight consecutive matches, Le Havre saw their defence breached in 14 of their last 15 games.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in six of Saint-Etienne’s last eight games, and in four of Le Havre's last five matches.
- The last three encounters between these sides went north of the 3.5-goal threshold.
- Saint-Etienne conceded first in six of their last seven games.
Correct score prediction: Saint-Etienne 1-1 Le Havre
Both teams have no wins in their last three respective games. It is worth mentioning that three of Le Havre's last five matches ended 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Saint Etienne
- HOME:21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW:12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY:13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Things have not gone swimmingly for Saint-Etienne lately. They lost to Monaco in their season opener by a lone goal, extending their losing run to three matches. On the other hand, Le Havre suffered a humiliating 4-1 loss to PSG in their Ligue 1 opener.
With that in mind, Saint-Etienne are the expected winners at 21/20 (2.05). Teams with these odds generally have a 48.8% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Saint-Etienne conceded first in six of their last seven matches. Taking into account that Le Havre opened the scoring in the last two clashes between these outfits, Le Havre to score first has an appealing look at 29/20 (2.45). That one has a 40.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
To be fair, Saint-Etienne and Le Havre have met just twice in the last 15 years. However, in their last six encounters, both teams have two wins apiece with two draws between them.
France Ligue 2 18/03/23
Le Havre
St Etienne
France Ligue 2 20/08/22
St Etienne
Le Havre
Saint-Etienne preview: Looking to halt their losing streak
Saint-Etienne have a couple of players on the treatment table, including Mahmoud Bentayg, Ibrahima Wadji, Leo Perot, Dennis Appiah, Anthony Briancon and Aimen Moueffek.
Predicted lineup: Larsonneur (GK), Nzuzi, Abdelhamid, Batubinsika, Owusu, Tardieu, Cafaro, Amougou, Old, Davitashvili & Sissoko.
France Ligue 1 31/08/24
L
Brest
4
St Etienne
0
France Ligue 1 24/08/24
L
Le Havre
2
St Etienne
0
France Ligue 1 17/08/24
L
Monaco
1
St Etienne
0
Elite Club Friendlies 07/08/24
L
Getafe
1
St Etienne
0
Club Friendly List 03/08/24
L
Grenoble
5
St Etienne
3
Le Havre preview: Hoping to get back to winning ways
On the other hand, Le Havre will have to do without Andy Logbo, Arouna Sangante, Yoni Gomis, Oussama Targhalline and Issa Soumare.
Predicted lineup: Desmas (GK), Nego, Kinkoue, Lloris, Operi, Kuzyaev, Toure, Ndiaye, Kechta, Casimir & Joujou.
France Ligue 1 01/09/24
W
Auxerre
1
Le Havre
3
France Ligue 1 24/08/24
W
St Etienne
0
Le Havre
2
France Ligue 1 16/08/24
L
PSG
4
Le Havre
1
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
L
Bochum
6
Le Havre
0
Europe Friendlies 02/08/24
D
NEC
1
Le Havre
1
Player to watch: Yann Kitala
Yann Kitala spent last season on loan at Almere City, and is still yet to make his first appearance for Le Havre this campaign.
It is important to note that Le Havre cruised to a comfortable 6-0 victory the last time they visited this stadium, and Kitala registered a goal and two assists in that match. Given that the 26-year-old will likely make his first appearance of the season this weekend, it will be fascinating to see how he performs.
