Havre vs Angers Prediction 4 January 2026
🔊 Can Le Havre break their prolonged winless streak? Didier Digard's squad will have the chance to do so this Sunday as they host Angers. The match is part of the 17th round of Ligue 1. Bookmakers have tipped the home side as favorites in this clash, despite their recent form, but are they right? Let's dive deeper into this matchup and offer a well-founded prediction on its outcome.
Head-to-Head
📊 Recent encounters between Le Havre and Angers have been notably low-scoring. In their last three head-to-head clashes, two or fewer goals have been scored.
Head-to-head statistics Havre - Angers
Havre Team Overview
🔵 Over the past two months, Havre have struggled to find victory in the league, and it's no surprise they've slipped to the bottom of the standings, sitting in 15th place, just three points above the relegation zone. Didier Digard's side have been plagued by a lack of scoring prowess, failing to find the net in their last five matches across all competitions.
⚪ In their most recent outing, Havre suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat away to Lyon. Issa Soumare missed a crucial penalty in that match, a moment that could have turned the tide. Ultimately, they conceded a goal in the second half, which was enough for the "Lions" to claim victory. Following this, Didier Digard's team were knocked out by Amiens in the French Cup (0-2), ending their campaign at the Round of 64 stage.
Match Results: Havre
Angers Team Overview
⚫ Angers were recently in a similar, if not worse, situation than Le Havre, stuck in the relegation zone with many tipping them for a drop from Ligue 1. However, everything changed dramatically in mid-October. They started with draws, which soon turned into a series of victories.
⚪ Over their last five matches, Angers have claimed four wins, climbing to 10th place in the league standings. In their most recent Ligue 1 outing, the black-and-whites confidently dispatched Nantes with a 4-1 victory. Riding high on this momentum, Alexandre Dujeux's squad advanced to the French Cup Round of 32 by defeating the modest club Les Herbiers in a penalty shootout (1-0).
Match Results: Angers
Latest news
Havre
❌ Four Le Havre players have departed to join their national teams for the Africa Cup of Nations: Fodé Doucouré, Mory Diaw, Lionel Mpasi, and Mbwana Samatta. These players will be unavailable for the upcoming match against Angers. Additionally, Abdoulaye Touré and Stéphane Zagadou are doubtful due to injuries as they are still recovering from previous setbacks.
Angers
❌ Defender Ousmane Camara and goalkeeper Hervé Koffi have left to join their national teams for the Africa Cup of Nations, meaning they won't be available for Angers in the upcoming match. However, no players are sidelined due to injuries, allowing Alexandre Dujeux to fully rely on the remaining squad members.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Hakim Ben El Salem Hadj. Over the course of 100 matches, he averages 3.64 yellow cards per game, with 25 fouls. In Ligue 1, across 16 matches, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Le Havre averages 1.9 per game, while Angers averages 1.5. Both teams have been disciplined this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 5.5.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Le Havre's average individual total in Ligue 1 is 1.8 goals per match, slightly higher than Angers at 1.1. The goal-scoring in matches involving these teams is also low: both the hosts and visitors average 2.2 goals per game. Considering these statistics, we recommend a bet on match total under 2.5 goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In sixteen matches in the French championship, Le Havre averages 4.4 corners per game, while Angers averages 3.6 over the same period. Both teams rarely earn corners and show below-average statistics for the league, so we suggest placing a bet on total corners under 9.5.
Editor's Prediction
Le Havre's current form echoes Angers' early-season struggles when they couldn't get a foothold in any match and suffered consecutive defeats. However, Alexandre Dujeux's squad is now in a different situation, securing numerous wins and putting pressure on any opponent they face. We predict the visitors will clinch a victory with a score of 2-0 in the upcoming match. Le Havre have failed to score in five consecutive games, and Angers also have issues in their attacking line, so our betting choice for this game is under 2.5 goals.
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