Lyon are aiming to maintain their recent good form as they travel to Le Havre for a Ligue 1 fixture on Sunday. Lyon are looking way more confident in recent weeks and should have the upper hand over their hosts, who are struggling at the moment.
It has not been the best start to the season for Le Havre, who have picked up just two wins from their opening seven matches. Didier Digard's men have lost the other five matches and are already hovering just above the bottom three.
Le Havre head into Sunday’s clash with four straight defeats, failing to score in three fixtures in that run. They were beaten 2-0 in their previous Ligue 1 fixture as they could only muster a single attempt on target throughout the contest.
While things are looking increasingly bleak for Le Havre, Monaco appear to have found their rhythm in recent weeks. After enduring a difficult start to the season, Pierre Sage’s men have now won their last four matches across all competitions.
Lyon travel to Stade Oceane off the back of a 2-0 defeat over Nantes last time out in Ligue 1, with Nicolas Tagliafico on target. That result means they have now won their last two away matches across all competitions.
How the bookies view it: Lyon to triumph
Lyon have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 19/20 by Betfred to claim the win. A victory for Le Havre is valued at 12/5 while Betfred is also offering odds of 5/2 for a draw.
Head to head: Lyon with the edge
Lyon have a 10-6 advantage with two draws from 18 previous matches against Le Havre. However, Le Havre claimed a 3-1 victory in the last meeting between both teams back in January.
Players to watch: Lacazette to find range
Alexandre Lacazette is still seeking his first Ligue 1 goal of the season for Lyon, although he has found the net in the Europa League. The striker was on target in the last meeting with Le Havre and is priced at 6/4 to finally break his duck.
Le Havre have not been too convincing going forward but will be keen to capitalise on Lyon’s defensive frailties and will look to Emmanuel Sabbi. The forward was on target in the last meeting and is priced at 5/2 by Betfred to find the net.
Probable line-ups
Le Havre will be without defender Etienne Youte, who is suspended while Yan Kitala and Andy Logbo is sidelined with injury. Sabbi could earn a start on Sunday after coming off the bench last time out while Abdoulaye Toure is set to feature at the back.
Lyon also have a few absentees of their own, with Duje Caleta-Car suspended while Nemanja Matic and Rayan Cherki are sidelined with injury. Lacazette is expected to feature in attack, with Said Benrahma and Malick Fofana providing support.
Le Havre: Denmark, Nego, Sangante, Lloris, Operi, Toure, Targhalline, Ndiaye, Soumare, Housni, Sabbi
Lyon: Perri, Tagliafico, Niakhate, Mata, Maitland-Niles, Caqueret, Tolisso, Veretout, Benrahma, Fofana, Lacazette
Anything else catch the eye?
The last meeting between Le Havre and Lyon produced over 3.5 and a repeat is priced at 7/4 with Betfred. Over 2.5 goals could also be considered at 8/11 with Betfred, who are also offering 4/6 on both teams to score.
There were more goals after the break in the last meeting and Sunday’s clash could be set for a similar pattern at 21/20 with Betfred.
This French Ligue 1 match between Le Havre and Lyon will be played on Oct 20, 2024 and kick off at 14:00. Check below for our tipsters best Le Havre vs Lyon prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
