The Matchday 26 clash in Ligue 1 between Lyon and Le Havre will take place on March 16 at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Lyon vs. Le Havre: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Bastien Dechepy (France)
Matches – 11 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 44;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 55%.
Predicted lineups for Lyon vs. Le Havre
Lyon (4-3-3): Anthony Lopes – Malo Gusto, Sinaly Diomande, Castello Lukeba, Henrique – Maxence Caqueret, Thiago Mendes, Houssem Aouar – Rayan Cherki, Alexandre Lacazette, Bradley Barcola.
Le Havre (4-2-3-1): Arthur Desmas – Thierno Balde, Arouna Sangante, Gautier Lloris, Ugo Bonnet – Victor Lekhal, Amir Richardson – Nabil Alioui, Quentin Cornette, Josue Casimir – Jamal Thiare.
Lyon
In their last outing, Lyon secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory away against Nantes. This win ended a three-match winless streak in the league (1 draw, 2 losses). Currently, Lyon sits mid-table with aspirations to climb into the European qualification spots. Their home form has been a mixed bag, with the team managing only two wins in their last five home matches.
- Lyon has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches in Ligue 1 (2 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has scored at least two goals in 3 of their last 5 home games in the league.
- In 6 of Lyon's last 8 home matches, both teams have scored.
Le Havre
Le Havre comes into this match following a 0-0 draw at home against Brest. The team has struggled for consistency, with only one win in their last six league outings (1 win, 3 draws, 2 losses). Le Havre remains in the lower half of the table, aiming to avoid relegation. Their away form has been particularly concerning, with no wins in their last five away matches.
- Le Havre has not won in regular time in their last 5 away matches in Ligue 1 (2 draws, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Le Havre's last 7 away games in the league.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Le Havre's last 6 away matches in Ligue 1.
Lyon vs. Le Havre: Match Prediction
Lyon has shown resilience at home, and despite recent inconsistencies, they remain a formidable side on their turf. Le Havre, on the other hand, has struggled away from home, which could play into Lyon's hands. Given Lyon's attacking prowess and Le Havre's defensive vulnerabilities, I expect Lyon to take advantage and secure a win in this encounter.
My prediction: Home win
