The Matchday 24 clash in Ligue 1 between Lens and Le Havre will take place on March 1 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Lens vs. Le Havre: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Jeremy Pignard (France)
Matches – 10 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 45;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 20%.
Predicted lineups for Lens vs. Le Havre
Lens (4-3-3): Brice Samba – Jonathan Gradit, Kevin Danso, Facundo Medina, Deiver Machado – Salis Abdul Samed, Seko Fofana, Adrien Thomasson – Florian Sotoca, Lois Openda, Wesley Said.
Le Havre (4-2-3-1): Arthur Desmas – Thierno Baldé, Gautier Lloris, Arouna Sangante, Christopher Operi – Victor Lekhal, Amir Richardson – Nabil Alioui, Quentin Cornette, Josué Casimir – Yann Kitala.
Lens
In their last outing, Lens secured a 2-1 victory away at Rennes. This win marked their third consecutive triumph in Ligue 1, propelling them to the third spot in the standings. Lens have been particularly strong at home this season, winning seven out of eleven matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored 25 goals in these home fixtures.
- Lens have not lost in their last 6 home matches in Ligue 1 (5 wins, 1 draw).
- They have scored at least two goals in 5 of their last 7 home matches.
- Lens have kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 6 home games in the league.
Le Havre
Le Havre, on the other hand, managed a 1-1 draw at home against Lyon in their previous match. The team has struggled away from home, winning just one of their last five away games in Ligue 1. Currently sitting in the lower half of the table, Le Havre are in need of points to avoid slipping further down the standings.
- Le Havre have not won in their last 5 away matches in Ligue 1 (2 draws, 3 losses).
- They have conceded at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 away games.
- Le Havre have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 away matches in the league.
Lens vs. Le Havre: Match Prediction
Lens have been impressive at home, combining solid defense with a potent attack. Their recent form suggests they are strong favorites against a Le Havre side that has struggled on the road. Given Lens' ability to score multiple goals at home and Le Havre's defensive vulnerabilities away, this match could see a fair amount of goals.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
