Paris vs Havre Prediction 22 March 2026
🔊 Paris Saint-Germain are aiming to climb into the top half of the Ligue 1 table and distance themselves from the relegation zone. Le Havre find themselves in a similar situation, trailing closely behind their opponents. While the teams differ in playing style, their standings in the league are strikingly similar. Let's delve into how this head-to-head clash might unfold this time around.
Head-to-Head
📊 Surprisingly, Paris and Le Havre are among the most peaceful teams in their recent head-to-head encounters. For five consecutive matches since 2022, these clubs have consistently settled for draws, regardless of the venue. Most often, they end in goalless stalemates-three times to be exact. They have also played to a 2-2 draw once and a 1-1 draw on another occasion.
Head-to-head statistics Paris - Havre

Paris Team Overview
⚫ This season, Paris have primarily focused on the battle for survival, and they're on the verge of achieving that goal. Currently, the Parisians have amassed 28 points and sit in 13th place. They are 9 points clear of the relegation zone. A defeat could see Paris drop to 15th, while a win would not alter their current standing.
🔵 The hosts have had a mixed bag in their last five matches. After a heavy defeat to Lens (0-5), Paris bounced back and are now unbeaten in four consecutive games. However, they've secured only one win, against Nice (1-0). The other matches ended in draws. Their most recent performance is something to be proud of-they managed a goalless draw away against a much stronger team, Strasbourg (0-0), thanks to solid defensive play and a remarkable performance by goalkeeper Trapp.
Match Results: Paris

Havre Team Overview
🔵 The Sky Blues trail their opponent by just one point, sitting at 27 points overall. Le Havre are positioned 14th in the standings, with an eight-point cushion above the relegation playoff zone. There's nothing threatening for the visitors in the Ligue 1 table at the moment. A loss could drop them to 15th, while a win would allow them to leapfrog Paris and claim 13th place.
⚪ Le Havre's recent form over the last five matches hasn't been promising. After a 2-1 victory over Toulouse, they've gone four games without a win, losing three of those encounters. In their most recent outing, Le Havre heroically held Lyon to a goalless draw, showcasing their resilience.
Match Results: Havre
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Paris
❌ Paris are currently not fielding their strongest lineup, with several players sidelined due to medical reasons. While not all of them are key or central to the team's system, they are crucial for squad depth. Defenders Traore and Alakouch, along with forward Amel, have been in the treatment room for quite some time, with the coaching staff not counting on them for over a month. Among the recent injuries, there are three more notable absences. Ilan Kebbal picked up a knock in the game against Nice and has been out for three weeks. Defender Ollila was injured during the match against Lyon. Additionally, goalkeeper Remy Riou has missed the last three matches and remains unavailable.
Havre
❌ The visitors have a suspended player - young defender Stefan Zagadou, who received a straight red card in the last match against Lyon. For most of the season, Stefan has been either injured or not listed. He is a promising young prospect for the club, providing a significant boost to the defense, and his absence will not go unnoticed by the team. Additionally, Le Havre have injured players as well. Among them are midfielder Abdoulaye Touré and defender Gautier Lloris. However, Simon Ebonog will return to the squad after missing the Lyon match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The upcoming game will be officiated by referee Clement Turpin. This season in Ligue 1, he has taken charge of 11 matches, averaging 3.09 yellow cards per game. For the French league, this is a relatively low number, indicating that the referee allows teams to play with some physicality. In their last six head-to-head encounters, Paris and Le Havre have not received more than two cautions per match, making it a notably clean contest. In Paris's last 11 games, referees have shown 4+ yellow cards seven times. For Le Havre, five out of their last nine matches have seen similar card counts. However, given the low intensity of their direct encounters and the referee's stats, considering a bet on under 3.5 yellow cards could be worthwhile.
⚽️ Goal Predictions
This season, Paris are scoring just over one goal per match but conceding more, at an average of 1.58 per game. Le Havre score 0.79 goals per game and concede just over one. In their last seven matches, Paris have only scored in three, while Le Havre have failed to find the net in four consecutive games. A bet on both teams to score (no) seems logical.
🚩 Corner Predictions
In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Paris and Le Havre have combined for 10 or more corners in six occasions. Paris and their opponents have reached this mark in six of their last seven games. Le Havre's record is more modest, with 10+ corners occurring in six out of 14 matches. Considering these stats, a bet on under 9.5 total corners appears to be an attractive option.
Editor's Prediction
These teams might be quite different in style, but they share similar objectives, goals, and standings in the league table. There's no high-stakes race for points here; instead, both clubs will likely aim for a respectable performance. A draw seems likely again, with a potential final score of 0-0 on the cards. It feels like we're in for a low-scoring affair, as neither Paris nor Le Havre boasts a particularly formidable attack line, and both sides play disciplined and well-organized defense. In this case, betting on under 2.5 total goals seems a reasonable choice.
