Havre vs Auxerre Prediction 5 April 2026
🔊 Can Le Havre break their winless streak in the league? This Sunday, they face Auxerre at home in the 28th round of Ligue 1. Both teams are languishing at the lower end of the table, making every point crucial. How will the match unfold? Find predictions and in-depth analysis in our expert feature.
Head-to-Head
📊 Le Havre have a strong record against Auxerre, having won their last three head-to-head encounters, including one on home turf. In the first round of the current championship, Le Havre secured a 1-0 victory.
Head-to-head statistics Havre - Auxerre
Havre Team Overview
🔵 In the latter half of February, Le Havre found themselves in yet another crisis, marked by four losses and a draw. Just one point collected over a month and a half is a disappointing result that has left its mark. Currently, Le Havre sit in 14th place, only five points clear of the relegation zone.
⚫ Didier Digard's side suffered a defeat on the road against Paris FC (2-3) in the last round, despite playing with a man advantage for most of the second half after Rüdi Matondo was sent off in the 55th minute. They managed 59% possession and six shots on target but failed to secure any points. Overall, their performance wasn't bad, but a poor start to the match with two early goals conceded proved costly.
Match Results: Havre
Auxerre Team Overview
🔵 Auxerre have long been in the relegation zone, but their current position suggests a playoff clash with Ligue 2 teams. They are five points away from safety, so a victory over Le Havre would bring fresh hope and a real chance of avoiding relegation for Christophe Pelissier's men.
⚪ It's worth noting that in the last round, Auxerre secured their first league win in a long time. This came against Brest. The match was particularly remarkable as Christophe Pelissier's squad managed to score three unanswered goals despite being down to ten men from the 6th minute. Such feats are rarely seen.
Match Results: Auxerre
Latest news
Havre
❌ Le Havre's main striker, Issa Soumaré, is doubtful for the upcoming match as he felt unwell after the previous round. The international break might have aided the Senegalese forward's recovery, but the final decision rests with the coaching staff. Lionel Mpasi-Nzau and Abdoulaye Touré, who are injured, are confirmed to miss the game against Auxerre.
Auxerre
❌ Auxerre's first-choice goalkeeper, Donovan Leon, is not included in the squad for the upcoming match. He was sent off in the 6th minute of the last game with a straight red card. Among the injured players are Oussama El Azzouzi, Lassine Coulibaly, and Nathan Buayi-Kiala.
🟨 Prediction on Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Benoit Millot. Over his last 100 matches, he averages 3.72 yellow cards per game, with 26 fouls. In Ligue 1 this season, Le Havre have averaged 1.9 yellow cards per game, while Auxerre have averaged 2.1. Neither team has been heavily penalized this season, and Millot is not quick to brandish cards. Thus, a bet on total yellow cards under 4.5 seems promising.
⚽️ Prediction on Goals
Le Havre's average individual total in the French championship is 0.8 goals per match, the same as Auxerre's at 0.8. Clearly, both teams struggle offensively and don't find the back of the net in every game. Therefore, betting on both teams to score (no) appears to be a reasonable prediction.
🚩 Prediction on Corners
In their 27 matches in the French championship, Le Havre have averaged 4.4 corners per game, while Auxerre have averaged 4.9 corners over the same period. Both teams earn fewer corner kicks than the league average, so betting on total corners under 9.5 seems like a solid choice.
Editor's Prediction
We are set for a clash between two desperate teams struggling to find form. Le Havre appear to have a more appealing lineup on paper. Despite recent setbacks, Didier Digard's squad have the potential to break their streak right now, especially playing at home, as they have a solid record against Auxerre. We suggest betting on a home team handicap (0). The expected scoreline is a 1-0 victory for Le Havre.
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