Match Overview: Le Havre vs Saint Etienne

The anticipation is building as Le Havre prepares to host Saint Etienne in a critical Ligue 1 clash on March 9, 2025, at the iconic Stade Océane. Kick-off is set for 16:15, and fans are eager to see which team will rise to the occasion in this vital encounter. This match promises to deliver excitement, tension, and a showcase of talent as both teams battle for crucial points in the league.

Current Form: Le Havre

Le Havre's recent form has been a rollercoaster ride, with a record of 6 wins across their last 24 matches. At home, their performance has been less than stellar, managing only 2 victories in 12 home games. Here’s a closer look at their statistics:

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• Total Matches Played: 24 (Home: 12)
• Goals Scored: Average total: 1.0 (Home: 0.7)
• Goals Conceded: Average total: 2.1 (Home: 2.4)
• Clean Sheets: 3 (Home: 1)
• Matches Without Scoring: 9 (Home: 6)
• Most Used Formation: 5-4-1 (4 times)

Current Form: Saint Etienne

Saint Etienne has been struggling to find their rhythm, with only 5 wins from 24 matches, and their away record is particularly concerning as they have yet to secure a victory on the road this season. Here’s an analysis of their performance:

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• Total Matches Played: 24 (Away: 12)
• Goals Scored: Average total: 1.0 (Away: 0.8)
• Goals Conceded: Average total: 2.3 (Away: 3.3)
• Clean Sheets: 3 (Away: 0)
• Matches Without Scoring: 9 (Away: 5)
• Most Used Formation: 4-3-3 (12 times)

Head-to-Head Statistics

The history between Le Havre and Saint Etienne has been quite competitive. Here are the last few encounters:

• Le Havre 2 - 2 Saint Etienne (18/03/2023)
• Le Havre 0 - 0 Saint Etienne (09/03/2025)
• Saint Etienne 0 - 6 Le Havre (20/08/2022)
• Saint Etienne 0 - 2 Le Havre (24/08/2024)

Statistics and Trends

In analyzing the trends, both teams have shown a tendency towards low-scoring matches:

• Le Havre:
  • Over 0.5 goals in 15 matches, Under 0.5 in 9 matches
  • Over 1.5 goals in 5 matches, Under 1.5 in 19 matches
  • Over 2.5 goals in 2 matches, Under 2.5 in 22 matches
• Saint Etienne:
  • Over 0.5 goals in 15 matches, Under 0.5 in 9 matches
  • Over 1.5 goals in 6 matches, Under 1.5 in 18 matches
  • Over 2.5 goals in 3 matches, Under 2.5 in 21 matches

Match Prediction

As we look ahead to this thrilling fixture, several factors will influence the outcome. Both teams have struggled to find consistent scoring, which may lead to a tightly contested match. Given Le Havre’s home advantage, one could argue they might edge out Saint Etienne, who has struggled immensely away from home.

Le Havre's defensive frailties are a concern, as they have conceded an average of 2.4 goals at home. However, if their attack can find its rhythm, they could capitalize on Saint Etienne’s poor away form. Notably, the last encounter ended in a 0-0 draw, which suggests a potential for another low-scoring affair.

On the other hand, Saint Etienne will be desperate for points, and their attacking unit, although inconsistent, could exploit any defensive mistakes from Le Havre. The combination of their need for a result and Le Havre's tendency to concede may lead to goals, but both teams also have a track record of matches finishing under 2.5 goals.

Taking all these factors into account, the prediction for this match leans towards a Le Havre victory or a draw with the possibility of over 1.5 goals being scored. A reasonable score line could be 2-1 in favor of Le Havre, capitalizing on home advantage and Saint Etienne’s away woes.