Match Overview and Prediction

This upcoming matchday 10 clash will see Le Havre host Brest at the Stade Océane on October 29. We delve into a detailed match preview, analysis, and betting prediction for the Le Havre vs. Brest encounter, examining their current form, key statistics, and potential outcomes.

Le Havre’s Recent Form

Didier Digard’s squad secured a crucial 1-0 away victory against Auxerre in their previous fixture, marking only their second win of the current campaign. This result also snapped a five-match winless streak in the league, which included three draws and two defeats. Le Havre has now moved up to 14th in the league table, establishing a two-point cushion above the relegation zone.

• Le Havre has failed to win in 7 of their last 9 league matches, recording 3 draws and 4 losses.
• Both teams have scored in 12 of Le Havre’s last 15 fixtures.
• A minimum of three goals has been scored in 6 of their last 8 home league games.

Le Havre’s Probable Lineup (5-3-2)*

Mory Diaw – Etienne Kinkoue, Yannis Zouaoui, Arouna Sangante, Loic Nego, Ayumu Seko – Rassoul Ndiaye, Abdoulaye Toure, Yassine Kechta – Mbwana Samatta, Issa Soumare.

Brest’s Current Performance

The Brittany side is currently on a three-match winless streak in the league. Éric Roy’s men first drew with Nantes (0-0) and Lorient (3-3), and then suffered a heavy 0-3 home defeat against PSG. Brest currently sits 12th in the standings, ahead of Le Havre on additional metrics. Notably, Brest’s matches are among the highest-scoring in the league, averaging 3.4 goals per game.

• Brest has secured only 2 victories in their last 10 league matches, with 3 draws and 5 losses.
• On the road, Brest has failed to win in 6 of their last 7 away games, with 2 draws and 4 losses.
• At least 3 goals have been scored in 7 of Brest’s last 9 away league fixtures.

Brest’s Probable Lineup (4-4-2)*

Radoslaw Majecki – Bradley Locko, Soumaila Coulibaly, Kenny Lala, Junior Diaz – Joris Chotard, Romain Del Castillo, Hugo Magnetti, Eric Dina Ebimbe – Pate Mboup, Ludovic Ajorque.

Match Official: Benoît Millot

Benoît Millot (France) will be the referee for this encounter.

Matches refereed – 20 (, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 72;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;

Red cards shown – 8;

Average fouls per match – 25;

Penalties awarded – 35%.

Prediction for Le Havre vs. Brest

This match brings together two rivals positioned closely in the league table, both hovering near the relegation zone. Both teams are eager to improve their standing and secure three points, which will require a strong attacking display. While both clubs show promise in attack, their defenses are a significant weakness, with both conceding an average of about 1.8-1.9 goals per game in the championship.

I anticipate three or more goals in this fixture. Such high scoring has been observed in 4 of Le Havre’s last 5 home matches in and in 7 of Brest’s last 9 away league encounters. Furthermore, Le Havre boasts an 11-match scoring streak at home in , while Brest has found the net in 7 of their last 9 away league games.

My prediction is “Total Goals Over 2.5” with odds 1.98

* The starting lineup listed for each team is from their previous match in this tournament.