Strasbourg vs Le Havre Prediction 10.12.2023

• Competition: France &— Ligue 1
• Date: Sunday, 10th, December 2023
• Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15.00 CET
• Venue: Stade de la Meinau (Strasbourg)

Strasbourg is resolved to end their nine-match winless streak in French Ligue 1 as they host Le Havre at the Stade de la Meinau this Sunday.

Strasbourg vs Le Havre Betting Tips: Under 2.5

Strasbourg has been experiencing a tough run in the top-flight for some time now. Their 1-1 draw against Brest in the rescheduled 12th round during the midweek extended their disappointing streak to a massive eight games without experiencing the joy of victory.

The Alsatians are in a deep crisis, currently sat in 15th position and only two points away from the relegation zone. Their struggles have been largely blamed on their ineffective attack, which has scored the least number of times in Ligue 1 this season (12), apart from the bottom three teams.

In the current campaign, Le Racing surprisingly stands out as a slow starter. They have managed to score only once in the first half, which is hard to believe. Remarkably, they have scored five of their last six goals from the 80th minute or later.

Le Havre, unlike the Sunday hosts, begins Matchday 15 of the French top tier in significantly better form, having only experienced one loss in their last six league games. The solitary defeat took place last weekend against the Ligue 1 leaders, PSG.

Despite the loss, the Normandy team did not bring shame upon themselves. They exhibited determination and bravery, and statistical analysis suggests they deserved more than the final 0-2 score in favor of the Parisians. The silver lining is that their defeat did not affect their standing, as they held on to their mid-table position with 16 points.

The claim that Le Racing has the poorest attacking record among the top 15 teams also applies to the Ligue 1 newcomers, who, like their weekend opponents, have scored 12 goals.

Coach Luka Elsner, despite drawing comfort from his team’s defensive performance, which recorded four shutouts in the last six rounds all ending in scoreless (0-0) draws, is troubled by a goal drought on the other end of the field. His team has been unable to score in seven of their last eight league matches.

With neither team showcasing exceptional sharpness in the attacking third throughout the ongoing campaign, expectations are low for on-field excitement, with the prospect that a lone goal might determine the victor in this Ligue 1 clash. Therefore, we believe that the selection Under 2.5 goals has good value.