Strasbourg will welcome Le Havre to the Stade de la Meinau in a Ligue 1 clash on Sunday afternoon. The hosts have started the new 2025/26 season well, picking up a total of six points from their opening three games as they currently stand in sixth place at the time of writing.
Meanwhile, the visitors have picked up just three points in the same timeframe, as they sit in 11th spot. Nonetheless, this will be a game that Strasbourg will be aiming to take all three points from in front of their home fans.
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Strasbourg vs Le Havre prediction: Hosts should Havre too much
Key stats
- Before losing 3-2 away to Monaco last time out, Strasbourg were on a six-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
- In contrast, Le Havre's 3-1 win at home to Nice last time out ended a seven-match winless streak across all competitions.
- Strasbourg have won five of the previous seven H2Hs in total.
Correct score prediction: Strasbourg 3-1 Le Havre
The previous few meetings between the two sides have yielded plenty of goals, so we are expecting a lot of goalmouth action here. Strasbourg should emerge victorious on home soil, and they are also in better form than Le Havre,
Pre-game odds and win probability: Strasbourg strong favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Strasbourg have been installed as the big favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw can be backed at just under 24%, while a Le Havre victory away from home is rated at 20%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Strasbourg on top
As mentioned before, Strasbourg have won five of the last seven meetings in total in all competitions. Three of the previous four H2Hs have also seen four or more goals scored, which suggests that this could be an entertaining affair.
France Ligue 1 17/05/25
Strasbourg
Le Havre
France Ligue 1 15/12/24
Le Havre
Strasbourg
France Ligue 1 04/05/24
Le Havre
Strasbourg
France Cup 07/02/24
Strasbourg
Le Havre
France Ligue 1 10/12/23
Strasbourg
Le Havre
Strasbourg preview: Plenty of injury problems
Unfortunately for Strasbourg, they have plenty of injury issues to deal with heading into this clash. Indeed, Saidou Sow, Julio Enciso, Guela Doue, Soumaila Coulibaly and Rabby Nzingoula are all expected to miss out.
Predicted lineup: Penders (GK); Hogsberg, Sarr, Doukoure; Paez, Amougou, Luis, Moreira; Lemarechal, Barco & Panichelli
Last five results:
- Monaco 3-2 Strasbourg
- Brondby 2-3 Strasbourg
- Strasbourg 1-0 Nantes
- Strasbourg 0-0 Brondby
- Metz 0-1 Strasbourg
Le Havre preview: Logbo only injury doubt
In contrast to their opponents, Andy Logbo is the only injury doubt for Le Havre. The visitors will be expected to name a strong starting XI for this one.
Predicted lineup: Diaw (GK); Nego, Sangante, Lloris, Zouaoui; Seko; Doucoure, Toure, Ndiaye, Soumare & Samatta
Last five results:
- Le Havre 3-1 Nice
- Le Havre 1-2 Lens
- Monaco 3-1 Le Havre
- Deportivo 2-0 Le Havre
- Paris FC 1-1 Le Havre
Player to watch: Joaquin Panichelli
Joaquin Panichelli scored his second goal of the season so far in the 3-2 defeat away to Monaco last time out. With the news that star striker Emmanuel Emegha is set to join sister club Chelsea in 2026, Strasbourg will be hoping that Panichelli can step into his shoes this campaign.