Le Havre vs Lyon Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 French Ligue 1
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Le Havre’s performances in the opening few weeks of the season were impressive but they have now since drifted as they welcome an improving Olympique Lyonnais side to Stade Oceane.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Sunday 20th October, 2024 - UK – 2:00pm / US ET – 9:00am / US PT – 6:00am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Not televised / US – beIN Sports
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Ligue 1 pass / US – beIN Sports
LE HAVRE PREVIEW: LOSING LE HAVRE
At the end of last season, Slovenian coach Luka Elsner departed Le Havre to become the new manager of Stade de Reims and he was replaced by former Middlesbrough midfielder Didier Digard, who did initially start well.
The home team lost 4-1 to Paris Saint-Germain on the opening day but they performed quite well. They come into this one on the back of four successive defeats, though, with losses to nil against Stade Brest and Lille before the international break.
LYON PREVIEW: IMPROVING LYON
Last season, Olympique Lyonnais were rock-bottom in early-December but they then collected the most points of any team in Ligue 1 as they propelled themselves to sixth, the Coupe de France and UEFA Europa League qualification.
Still coached by Pierre Sage, a difficult summer transfer window was followed by a slow start to the season before they turned things around before the break, enjoying four successive victories across all competitions.
LE HAVRE TEAM NEWS: EXTRA ISSUES
Le Havre have been dealing with injury issues to both Andy Logbo and Josue Casimir but they also have a fresh absentee as Youte Kinkoue is missing through suspension.
PREDICTED XI (3-1-4-2): Desmas; Sangante, Salmier, Lloris; Toure; Nego, Operi, Targhalline, Ndiaye; Housni, Soumare
UNAVAILABLE: Kinkoue (Suspended), Logbo (Injured), Casimir (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
LYON TEAM NEWS: DEFENSIVE ISSUES
Croatia international Duje Caleta-Car is missing through suspension this weekend, whilst fellow defender Clinton Mata is also sidelined due to injury.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Perri; Maitland-Niles, Omari, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Veretout, Tolisso; Benrahma, Cherki, Fofana; Lacazette
UNAVAILABLE: Caleta-Car (Suspended), Clinton Mata (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Matic (Injured)
LE HAVRE VS LYON PREDICTION
Le Havre have been wanting to play on the front foot throughout this season but have been a little susceptible at the back and have actually become quite ineffective, too. They now face a Lyon side that will head to Stade Oceane looking to continue with what is quite a chaotic but entertaining style of football. Lyon are favourites for a game that could and perhaps should well feature both teams scoring.
LE HAVRE VS LYON TIP: LYON TO WIN & BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
