The Matchday 4 clash in Ligue 1 between Strasbourg and Le Havre will take place on September 14 at the La Meinau Stadium. Strasbourg vs. Le Havre: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Strasbourg
Due to their participation in the Conference League qualifiers, the team had the busiest schedule among all Ligue 1 clubs, but Strasbourg navigated this challenge admirably. In the first two rounds of the championship, Liam Rosenior's side won 1-0 against Metz and Nantes, and nearly took points from Monaco, coming back from 0-2 only to concede a heartbreaking third goal in the 96th minute. The club couldn't hold onto the draw but extended their scoring streak in Ligue 1 to seven matches.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 6 of Strasbourg's last 7 home games in Ligue 1.
- The team has not lost in 14 of their last 17 league matches (11 wins, 3 draws).
- The club has won 8 of their last 11 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Strasbourg (3-4-3)
Mike Penders – Mamadou Sarr, Ismael Doukoure, Lucas Hoisberg – Gemisonge Ouattara, Mathis Amugu, Rafael Luis, Diego Moreira – Valentin Barco, Joaquin Panichelli, Felix Lemarechal.
Due to injuries, defenders Andrew Omobamidele, Gela Doué, Abakar Sylla, and Saidu Sow, as well as midfielders Sebastian Nanasi, Maxi Oyedele, and Julio Enciso, will not be available. Defender Soumaila Coulibaly has recovered from his injury. Midfielder Rabbi Njingula is suspended for 3 championship matches. Winger Dylan Bakwa has left Strasbourg, while forward Marshall Godo and defender Ben Chilwell have joined the squad.
Le Havre
The club also faced a challenging schedule, but here we are talking about the high level of opponents. In their debut match in Ligue 1, the team lost to Monaco (1-3), followed by a defeat to Lens (1-2). In the third round, they broke through: Le Havre secured a victory over Nice (3-1), which helped improve their standing and climb to 11th place in the table. Didier Digard's side has scored in all three matches this season, and their scoring streak in Ligue 1 now stands at 18 games.
- Le Havre has not lost in 7 of their last 10 away matches in the French championship (5 wins, 2 draws).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in the team's last 6 games in Ligue 1.
- The club has won with a handicap (+1.5) in 6 of their last 8 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Le Havre (4-5-1)
Mory Diaw – Yanis Zouaoui, Gauthier Lloris, Aruna Sangante, Loic Nego – Ayumu Seko, Issa Soumare, Yassine Kechta, Rassoul Ndiaye, Fode Doucoure – Mbwana Samatta.
Referee
Willy Delajod (France)
Matches – 20 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 73;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 35%.
Strasbourg vs. Le Havre: Match Prediction
Thanks to their high conversion rate, Strasbourg has scored in 13 of their last 14 Ligue 1 matches. However, the young and enthusiastic team often gets carried away with attacking, leading to defensive mistakes. Consequently, both teams have scored in 5 of Strasbourg's last 7 Ligue 1 games. On home turf, this pattern was observed in 6 of their last 7 league matches.
Le Havre, despite their underdog status, tries to challenge opponents in every match. Avoiding defeat is not always possible – they need to significantly improve their defensive play. However, if Didier Digard's side doesn't earn points, they at least score consistently. As a result, both teams have scored in Le Havre's last 9 Ligue 1 matches, as well as in 11 of their previous 12 away games in this tournament.
In the head-to-head between Strasbourg and Le Havre, I expect at least one goal from each team. Prediction: Both teams to score – yes
