Strasbourg v Le Havre

• Before Strasbourg's defeat to Angers, they were on a 12-game unbeaten run, winning nine matches, including beating PSG

• Since the start of the season, 12 of Strasbourg’s 16 home games have seen both teams score

• Both teams have scored in 13 of Le Havre’s last 14

The league permutations indicate that we could be in for an exciting affair as Strasbourg host Le Havre to wrap up the respective campaigns of both sides.

In the case of Strasbourg, it’s all to play for as they look to finish the season off in style and secure a position in one of Europe’s premier competitions.

Although a goal difference of 13 places Strasbourg in 6th position, they remain level on points with Lille (goal difference, 15) and Nice (19), who occupy the positions above them.

That said, a loss could be troublesome given that only three points separates them from Lyon in 7th, and with Lyon boasting a stronger goal difference, a loss could see them drop out of 6th, which would otherwise afford them Europa Conference League football for next season.

Interestingly, all four of the aforementioned competitors dropped points last time out, so a significant shuffle-up would not be out of the question.

Le Havre also have a lot at stake, albeit at the other end of the table, with Didier Digard’s men sitting in 16th position, one point clear of St Etienne but two shy of Nantes and Reims.

As such, a win could alleviate them from having to compete in a relegation play-off, but equally, a loss could seal their relegation from the French top-flight.

⭐ Strasbourg v Le Havre Predictions and Best Bets

Backing Strasbourg to take all three points looks to have been generously priced, particularly given what’s at stake for them. Previous to their loss to Angers, they were on an impressive 12-game unbeaten run, winning nine, including their clash with PSG just before. Le Havre, by contrast, have lost 20 of their 33 league games to date, with only Montpellier having been defeated on more occasions.

Combining the above with BTTS raises the odds to 2.70 which looks compelling to say the least. Since the start of the season, 12 of Strasbourg’s 16 home games have seen both teams find the back of the net. BTTS has also landed in 61% of Le Havre’s matches, including 63% of those on the road. Both teams have scored in 13 of Le Havre’s last 14, and six of Strasbourg’s most recent eight.

🔵 Strasbourg Falter Amid League-Topping Form

Previous to their defeat to Angers, Strasbourg had been the league’s most in-form side, remaining unbeaten over the course of 12 league games, and picking up 30 points from a possible 36.

To put that into context, they managed just three wins over their first 14 league games, in what was a poor start to the season, which continues to haunt them.

You shouldn’t be too put off by their showing against Angers, given that Strasbourg were much the better side, creating more xG,  boasting over 70% of possession, and firing off three times as many shots as their opposition (15-5), despite suffering a 2-1 defeat.

⚪ Le Havre Continue to Struggle for Consistency

As most would have forecast before the season commenced, Le Havre have persistently struggled in Ligue 1, with the odd win failing to compensate for a string of early losses.

That said, things have got better since the start of the season, with Le Havre picking up 19 of their 31 points in the second half.

Nonetheless, arguably that speaks more to their form in the earlier stages than it does to their current form, which isn’t exactly impressive.

Across their last five, Le Havre have managed a win, a draw, and three losses, although they have had a tough run of matches.

📊 Strasbourg v Le Havre Head-to-Head Key Stats

As you might expect, Strasbourg boast the better head-to-head standings out of the pair, having won three of the four showings in Ligue 1.

Most recently, a clinical display from Strasbourg saw them triumph in a comfortable 3-0 victory, although they created only 0.99 xG, marginally more than Le Havre’s 0.86 on that occasion.

Le Havre’s sole victory against Strasbourg came the season prior, as they came out on top in an exciting clash, ending 3-1 in their favour.

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