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Le Havre vs Angers: Ligue 1 Clash of Contrasting Recent Fortunes
Le Havre hosts Angers in Ligue 1, with the home side hoping to halt a worrying dip in form, while Angers arrive on the back of a strong attacking display. This fixture presents a classic case of a team looking to rebuild momentum against one that has recently rediscovered its scoring touch.
This match could hinge on whether Angers can replicate their recent attacking verve on the road, or if Le Havre can re-establish their home solidity and stifle them. The hosts have typically enjoyed more possession and generated a higher volume of shots, suggesting they might try to play a patient, possession-based game, looking to exploit wide areas with their higher corner count. Angers' recent success, however, indicates a more direct and potent approach, particularly with their increased shots on target. The key tactical battle will be Angers' ability to transition effectively against a Le Havre side that, despite recent struggles, still boasts a relatively compact shape at home.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Le Havre have failed to score in their last three matches across all competitions.
- • Angers have won two of their last three games, scoring an average of two goals per match.
- • Le Havre averages 1.1 goals scored at home this season, while Angers averages 0.6 goals scored away.
AI Prediction
While Angers' recent attacking form is impressive, Le Havre's home record and overall statistical profile suggest they should have enough to edge this contest. The odds favour the home side, and despite Le Havre's recent goal drought, their underlying shot data and home possession metrics imply they can create opportunities. Angers' improved attack should also contribute, making a bet on both teams scoring and a slight lean towards the hosts a sensible approach.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon75%
AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x230%O/U50%BTTS30%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google65%
AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x247%O/U47%BTTS70%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google68%
AWAYBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x240%O/U63%BTTS70%
H2H
Team recent
Le Havre Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Lyon | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Paris FC | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Lille | 0 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Paris Saint Germain | 0 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Nantes | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Toulouse | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Stade Brestois 29 | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Auxerre | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Marseille | 2 - 6 | |||||
HOME | Rennes | 2 - 2 |
Le Havre have endured a tough recent spell, failing to win in their last three outings and dropping to two losses in that sequence. Despite holding possession for longer periods at home and generally creating more shots, their scoring has dried up completely in the last three games, netting only a single goal. Their home record this season has been more resilient than their away form, but they've only managed two wins in eight at the Stade Océane, conceding an average of one goal per game there, which is an improvement on their overall defensive record.
Angers Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Nantes | 4 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Nice | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Lens | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Toulouse | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Auxerre | 2 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Lille | 0 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Marseille | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Lorient | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Monaco | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Strasbourg | 0 - 5 |
Angers, on the other hand, appear to be hitting a purple patch, particularly in attack. They've secured two wins in their last three matches, showcasing a significant upturn in their offensive output, most notably a dominant 4-1 victory in their most recent fixture. This recent scoring surge, averaging two goals per game over the last three, contrasts sharply with their season-long struggles to find the net away from home, where they've only scored six goals in eight games. However, their recent away win was a clean sheet, suggesting a potential shift in their defensive solidity on the road.
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Lineups
Le Havre
(4-3-1-2)
Angers
(4-2-3-1)
Injuries / suspensions
Le Havre Injuries / suspensions
Angers Injuries / suspensions
