Le Havre vs Lens prediction 20.10.2023
Le Havre
RC Lens
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- Competition: Ligue 1
- Date: 20th October 2023
- Kickoff: 20:00 UTC +1 / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Stade Océane
When Lens visits on Friday night, Le Havre will look to sustain their remarkable performance at home that has been ongoing since the beginning of the 2023-24 Ligue 1 season.
Last season, the hosts had an unforgettable campaign in Ligue 2, emerging as champions. Unfortunately, Luka Elsner’s team has struggled to recreate that success in the top division, accumulating only nine points from eight matches. Nevertheless, their home performances have been commendable, securing two victories on their own turf.
The Lens team has been unable to match their performance from last season. They are currently just one point above the relegation zone and do not resemble the team that nearly won Ligue 1. In addition, they have only achieved one victory on the road this season. It is worth noting that they have never defeated Le Havre in an away game, so coach Franck Haise is unlikely to underestimate this match.
Le Havre vs Lens Betting Tips: Under 2.5 goals
In the history of French top flight football, Le Havre and Lens have never faced each other. Their recent meetings at this location, all taking place in Ligue 2, gained attention primarily due to the scarcity of goals. Out of the last five matches, only one witnessed more than 2.5 goals. Le Havre emerged victorious in four of these games, while Lens managed to score just one goal throughout this period.
- Best Tip: Under 2.5 goals
- Le Havre vs Lens prediction: 0-1
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Le Havre vs RC Lens Head to Head (H2H) stats
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17 jul 21
RC Lens
2 : 2
Le Havre
Club Friendlies 1
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16 jul 20
RC Lens
1 : 3
Le Havre
Club Friendlies 1
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31 jan 20
Le Havre
0 : 0
RC Lens
Ligue 2
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17 aug 19
RC Lens
1 : 3
Le Havre
Ligue 2
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01 apr 19
RC Lens
0 : 0
Le Havre
Ligue 2
Le Havre team news
After being shown the red card in the defeat to Marseille before the international break, Le Havre will be without Rassoul Ndiaye.
With the Senegalese professional being absent, Daler Kuzyayev, who has already netted two goals this season, might find himself in the starting eleven on Friday.
In addition, Oussama Targhalline, who has been suffering from an Achilles tendon injury since August, is also on the list of absentees for the hosts.
Last matches of Le Havre
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08 oct 23
Marseille
3 : 0
Le Havre
Ligue 1
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01 oct 23
Le Havre
0 : 2
Lille
Ligue 1
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24 sep 23
Le Havre
2 : 1
Clermont
Ligue 1
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17 sep 23
Lyon
0 : 0
Le Havre
Ligue 1
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08 sep 23
Le Havre
1 : 0
Caen
Club Friendlies 3
Le Havre lineup
Goalkeeper
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30
Arthur Desmas
Defenders
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27
Christopher Operi
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4
Gautier Lloris
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93
Arouna Sangante
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17
Oualid El Hajjam
Midfielders
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94
Abdoulaye Touré
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8
Yassine Kechta
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14
Daler Kuzyayev
Forwards
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23
Josué Casimir
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9
Mohamed Bayo
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7
Loïc Négo
Lens team news
After the departure of Loïs Openda &— last season’s top scorer &— Lens have relied on Deiver Machado and Morgan Guilavogui for goals this season.
Together, the duo has scored a total of five goals, whereas the remaining three goals from the away team have been contributed by Florian Sotoca, Elye Wahi, and Wesley Saïd.
Kevin Danso has played in every league game for Lens this season, but unfortunately, he will be absent from Friday’s match due to an adductor injury. Alongside him, Jimmy Cabot and Massadio Haidara are currently receiving medical treatment.
Last matches of RC Lens
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08 oct 23
RC Lens
1 : 1
Lille
Ligue 1
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03 oct 23
RC Lens
2 : 1
Arsenal
Champions League
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29 sep 23
Strasbourg
0 : 1
RC Lens
Ligue 1
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24 sep 23
RC Lens
2 : 1
Toulouse
Ligue 1
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20 sep 23
Sevilla
1 : 1
RC Lens
Champions League
RC Lens lineup
Goalkeeper
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30
Brice Samba
Defenders
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25
Abdukodir Khusanov
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3
Deiver Machado
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14
Facundo Medina
Midfielders
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2
Ruben Aguilar
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6
Salis Abdul Samed
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18
Andy Diouf
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29
Przemysław Frankowski
Forwards
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7
Florian Sotoca
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22
W. Said
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11
Angelo Fulgini
Three reasons why we think Friday's game between Le Havre and Lens will end with under 2.5 goals
- In five out of the last six games, Le Havre have had less than 2.5 goals.
- In four out of the last six games, Lens witnessed less than 2.5 goals being scored.
- Out of the nine recent competitive clashes between Le Havre and Lens, only three resulted in more than 2.5 goals.
Main prediction Le Havre &— RC Lens
Under 2.5 goals
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Le Havre & RC Lens current standing in Ligue 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L | G &— A | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 &— 11 | +10 | 17 |
| 2 | Nice | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 9 &— 4 | +5 | 16 |
| 3 | Paris Saint Germain | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17 &— 7 | +10 | 15 |
| 4 | Brest | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 &— 7 | +2 | 15 |
| 5 | Reims | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 &— 11 | +3 | 13 |
| 6 | Olympique Marseille | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 &— 11 | +1 | 12 |
| 7 | LOSC Lille | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 &— 10 | +1 | 12 |
| 8 | Rennes | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 14 &— 10 | +4 | 11 |
| 9 | Nantes | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 &— 15 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Strasbourg | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 &— 11 | -3 | 10 |
| 11 | Toulouse | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 &— 9 | +1 | 10 |
| 12 | Montpellier | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12 &— 9 | +3 | 9 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 &— 12 | -2 | 9 |
| 14 | Metz | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 &— 14 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 | Lens | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 &— 13 | -5 | 8 |
| 16 | Lorient | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 &— 18 | -5 | 7 |
| 17 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 &— 16 | -10 | 3 |
| 18 | Clermont | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 &— 12 | -7 | 2 |