Le Havre vs Lyon prediction 14.01.2024
Le Havre
Lyon
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- Competition: Ligue 1
- Date: Sunday, 14th January 2024
- Kickoff: 16:05 UTC / 17:05 CET
- Venue: Stade Océane (Le Havre)
Having made their return to Ligue 1, Le Havre’s primary objective for the 2023/24 season is to stave off relegation. At the midpoint of the season, they find themselves a mere five points clear of the relegation zone. Despite their precarious position, Luka Elsner’s squad has struggled in recent performances, securing just two victories from their previous seven fixtures across all competitions. Their latest game saw a narrow 2-1 cup victory on home turf against Caen. Although a more dominant win was likely anticipated by Le Havre’s supporters, the critical takeaway is that Elsner’s squad advanced to the subsequent round. Despite their recent lacklustre performances, this victory could serve as a confidence booster for Le Havre.
The season proved to be a prolonged ordeal for Lyon. However, after spending most of the year in the relegation zone, their performance improved, eventually pulling them out of the danger zone. Pierre Sage’s squad clinched victories in their last four matches, suggesting a potentially safer standing in the near future. In their latest match, Lyon triumphed with a 3-0 away victory in the cup against Pontarlier. As Pontarlier is a lower-ranking team in French football, Lyon had no difficulty in securing yet another win.
Le Havre vs Lyon pick: Lyon to win
Le Havre is struggling to score goals, having only managed eight in their last 12 matches. Conversely, Lyon has been defensively strong, not conceding any goals in their past four games. Given Lyon’s recent impressive performance, it’s reasonable to anticipate a victory for them in their upcoming Sunday evening match against Le Havre.
Le Havre vs Lyon Head to Head (H2H) stats
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17 sep 23
Lyon
0 : 0
Le Havre
Ligue 1
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15 feb 09
Lyon
3 : 1
Le Havre
Ligue 1
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20 sep 08
Le Havre
0 : 1
Lyon
Ligue 1
Le Havre team news
Over the next few weeks, Andre Ayew, Mohamed Bayo, and Abdoulaye Toure will be absent from Le Havre due to international duty. Ayew has only participated in four games, while Bayo and Toure have played a significant role in most Ligue 1 matches this season. Their absence may pose a considerable impact. Rassoul Ndiaye will also be absent from Le Havre after receiving a red card in the last game. The team’s depth could be tested under these circumstances, and it will be intriguing to see how head coach, Luka Elsner, navigates these challenges. Answers will begin to unfold during Sunday afternoon’s match against the in-form Lyon team.
Last matches of Le Havre
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07 jan 24
Le Havre
2 : 1
Caen
Coupe de France
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20 dec 23
Reims
1 : 0
Le Havre
Ligue 1
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16 dec 23
Le Havre
3 : 1
OGC Nice
Ligue 1
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10 dec 23
Strasbourg
2 : 1
Le Havre
Ligue 1
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03 dec 23
Le Havre
0 : 2
PSG
Ligue 1
Le Havre lineup
Goalkeeper
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30
Arthur Desmas
Defenders
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7
Loic Nego
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4
Gautier Lloris
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93
Arouna Sangante
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27
Christopher Operi
Midfielders
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14
Daler Kuzyaev
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5
Oussama Targhalline
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8
Yassine Kechta
Forwards
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23
Josue Casimir
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11
Emmanuel Sabbi
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10
Nabil Alioui
Lyon team news
Lyon will be missing two players, Ernest Nuamah and Mama Balde, who are participating in the African Cup of Nations. Balde typically comes off the bench, but Nuamah, having played in 14 out of 17 league games this season, could be a significant loss. In their forthcoming match against Le Havre, Lyon will also be without Dejan Lovren due to suspension and Johann Lepenant due to a knee injury.
Last matches of Lyon
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07 jan 24
Pontarlier
0 : 3
Lyon
Coupe de France
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20 dec 23
Lyon
1 : 0
Nantes
Ligue 1
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15 dec 23
Monaco
0 : 1
Lyon
Ligue 1
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10 dec 23
Lyon
3 : 0
Toulouse
Ligue 1
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06 dec 23
Marseille
3 : 0
Lyon
Ligue 1
Lyon lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Anthony Lopes
Defenders
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2
Sinaly Diomande
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55
Duje Caleta-Car
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12
Jake O’Brien
Midfielders
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22
Clinton Mata
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6
Maxence Caqueret
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8
Corentin Tolisso
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3
Nicolas Tagliafico
Forwards
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18
Rayan Cherki
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10
Alexandre Lacazette
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19
Diego Moreira
4 Reasons why Lyon should win against Le Havre
- Out of the last seven matches, Le Havre only won two.
- In the past 12 games, Le Havre only managed to score eight goals.
- Lyon has been victorious in the last four consecutive matches.
- In the previous four games, Lyon didn’t concede any goals.
Main prediction Le Havre &— Lyon
Lyon to win
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