Nice vs Havre Prediction 12 April 2026
🔊 Can Nice break their losing streak? They will have the opportunity this Sunday. The Eagles host Le Havre in the 29th round of the French football championship. Both teams are positioned in the lower part of the standings and are fighting to retain their spot in the top division. Read the prediction for this match below.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the first round, Le Havre defeated Nice at home with a 3-1 scoreline. Prior to that, the "Eaglets" had claimed victory over their opponents three times, regardless of the venue. The last three encounters between them have all seen high-scoring affairs, with 3 or more goals netted in each match.
Head-to-head statistics Nice - Havre
Nice Team Overview
⚫ Nice began the current season as one of the contenders for European competition spots, but now there's a chance they might face relegation from the top division by the end of the campaign. It's too early to make such claims, but the Eagles are just four points clear of the relegation zone, and a failure to win the upcoming match could significantly worsen their situation.
🔴 It's worth noting that Nice suffered heavy defeats in their last two matches. However, the opponents were formidable: PSG (0-4) and Strasbourg (1-3). The most disheartening aspect is that Nice's chances before the season were rated similarly to Strasbourg's, yet there's now a gulf between them in the standings. The previous coach did everything possible to 'bury' the team, while the club's management calmly observed. Now they are reaping the consequences!
Match Results: Nice
Havre Team Overview
🔵 Le Havre are just a point ahead of Nice in the league standings, and their position remains vulnerable regarding their stay in France's top division. If Didier Digard's side clinch a victory in the upcoming match, they will almost certainly secure their Ligue 1 status for the next season. The motivation is immense, but it mirrors that of their opponent.
⚪ Le Havre have long forgotten their last win, which dates back to mid-February. For nearly two months, Didier Digard's squad have either suffered defeats or settled for draws. In their most recent outing, Le Havre played to a 1-1 draw with Auxerre, who are currently in the relegation zone. That match seemed more like a loss, as the opposition dominated and created numerous chances, yet Le Havre managed to add a point to their tally.
Match Results: Havre
Latest news
Nice
❌ Nice will be without Everton Pereira, Dante, Moise Bombito, and Mohamed Abdel Monem due to injuries. These players have been sidelined for some time now. Kojo Oppong remains doubtful after picking up a knock while on international duty with Ghana; he missed Nice's previous game as well. Youssouf Ndayishimiye is suspended and will not feature as he continues to serve a ban following his red card against PSG.
Havre
❌ The main potential setback for Le Havre ahead of their clash with Nice could be the absence of their key striker, Issa Soumaré. The Senegalese forward played the full match in the previous round but has since experienced leg pain, and the medical team is currently working on him. Additionally, Abdoulaye Touré and Felix Mambimbi will not feature in the upcoming match as they remain sidelined, recovering from injuries.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The upcoming match will be officiated by Abdelatif Kherradji. Over the span of 60 matches he has refereed, he averages 3.88 yellow cards per game with 31 fouls. In the French league, Nice average 2.2 yellow cards per game, while Le Havre average 1.9 over 28 matches. Given that both teams have received relatively few cautions this season, a bet on total yellow cards under 4.5 seems reasonable.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Nice average 1.2 goals per game in the French league, whereas Le Havre's average is significantly lower at 0.8. Both teams struggle offensively and don't score in every match, making a bet on both teams to score (no) an insightful option.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Nice have averaged 5.2 corners per game over 28 matches in the French league, while Le Havre average 4.5. Both teams frequently earn corner kicks, with statistics slightly above the league average. Therefore, a bet on total corners over 9.5 is recommended.
Editor's Prediction
This match is crucial for both teams in terms of the standings, with top-flight status at stake. We're in for a battle where neither side will concede an inch, but Nice should have the edge thanks to their home advantage. The "Eagles" boast a more balanced and agile squad, so we suggest betting on a home win. The expected scoreline is a 1-0 victory for Nice.
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