Havre vs Lens Prediction 24 August 2025
π Can Le Havre secure their first points at home in the French Championship? On Sunday, Didier Digard's team will face Lens at Stade OcΓ©ane in the second round of Ligue 1. Neither side has managed to earn points this season. We'll soon find out who will break that streak. Here is a detailed analysis and prediction for the upcoming match.
Head-to-Head
π In the last three encounters between these teams, the bet both teams to score has come through. This result has been recorded in six of the previous eight matches. This trend could be useful for the upcoming game.
Head-to-head statistics Havre - Lens
Havre Team Overview
π΅ Le Havre's lackluster performance during the pre-season raised concerns among their fans, and experts unanimously claimed the team wasn't ready for the start of the championship. Not a single victory in five friendly matches! Under such circumstances, it's hard to talk about any positive progress. The result was a comprehensive loss in the first round of Ligue 1 against Monaco.
βͺ The French championship schedule pitted Le Havre against Monaco in the season opener. Didier Digard's side fell short on the road, losing 3-1 and displaying low-quality football. In that match, Le Havre played defensively and had just 26% possession. Moreover, their expected goals didn't even amount to half a goal (0.43).
Match Results: Havre
Lens Team Overview
π‘ Lens had a promising pre-season, securing several wins against strong teams and suffering just one defeat to Italian side Roma with a score of 0-2. Many were surprised by the aggressive and bold play from Pierre Sage's squad, particularly in attack. They showed no hesitation in scoring against teams from the Premier League and Bundesliga, and held their own against opponents from Serie A and Ligue 1.
π΄ In their Ligue 1 opener, Lens were slightly unlucky, losing 0-1 to Lyon. The "Blood and Gold" launched numerous attacks, registering five shots on target, dominated possession with 55%, and posted a decent expected goals (xG) figure of 1.87. However, Lyon managed to hold on to their sole goal.
Match Results: Lens
Latest news
Havre
β Thomas Delaine's appearance on the field against Lens is in doubt. The defender joined Le Havre this summer as a free agent, having previously played for Strasbourg. Delaine participated in the team's last preseason match against Deportivo but did not feature in the first round. The clash with Lens could potentially mark his debut for the new club.
β Abdoulaye TourΓ© will miss the match against Lens due to a hamstring injury. He didn't play in the previous round but was involved in the preseason friendlies before the season kicked off.
Lens
π Ahead of their match against Le Havre, Lens have been active in the transfer market. They have signed Malian midfielder Mamadou SangarΓ© from Rapid for 8 million euros, with a contract running until 2030. Meanwhile, midfielder Andy Diouf, who played the full match against Lyon, has been sold to Inter Milan for 20 million euros.
β The participation of Uruguayan forward MartΓn Satriano in the upcoming match is in doubt after he sustained an injury in the recent friendly against Leipzig, causing him to miss the opening round of Ligue 1.
β RΓ©my Labeau and Joanner ChΓ‘vez will be unavailable for Lens in the game against Le Havre, as they continue their long-term recovery from injuries. These players will certainly not feature in the upcoming matches.
π¨ Referee and Yellow Cards
Guillaume Paradis will officiate the upcoming match. Across 38 matches, he has issued 139 yellow cards, averaging 3.66 per game. In their last ten matches, Le Havre have averaged 1.6 yellow cards per game, while Lens have averaged 2.6. Considering the statistics of both teams and the referee, a bet on total yellow cards under 5 could be worthwhile.
β½οΈ Goals Prediction
Le Havre's individual total in their last 10 matches stands at 1.7, while Lens's is at 1.2 over the same period. Both teams play aggressively in attack, even against strong opponents, so a bet on total goals over 2 seems promising for the upcoming match.
π© Corners Prediction
Le Havre take relatively few corners, averaging 3.4 per game over their last ten matches. In comparison, Lens have a much higher average of 5.7 during the same period. With the visitors being the favorites in this clash, consider placing a bet on Lens corners handicap (-1.5).
Editorial Prediction
Le Havre's current form is at a low point, with minimal new additions to the squad during the off-season. The club's financial situation leaves much to be desired, negatively impacting player morale. Lens failed to secure points in the first round, but Pierre Sage's side displayed exceptional gameplay and are expected to claim victory in their second league match, with a predicted scoreline of 2-1. We believe Lens are currently stronger both in terms of squad depth and motivation compared to Le Havre, so we're backing the visitors to win.
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