Le Havre - Lorient predictions

Lorient will give Le Havre a run for their money and there is no doubt about it. However, at 2.30 odds on home win in this match, we still recommend backing the hosts.

The visiting team understands the difficulty of the task that lies ahead. A win against Le Havre on their own field would be a major feat, and it is always a tough endeavor.

While Le Havre can’t exactly be happy with their 1:0 loss in the previous round, a narrow defeat after an undecided first half isn’t too bad. After all, they were considered hard underdogs and played as visitors against Strasbourg .

The 4:0 defeat Lorient recorded in the previous round was harsh, but entirely predictable. The home-field disadvantage and severely unfavourable matchup against Olympique Marseille were too high of a hurdle for almost any team to overcome, and they spent most of the game’s runtime struggling to keep up.

Though the home team have a 3_BEHIND_EUROPA_LEAGUE -point buffer between them and the relegation zone, they will definitely want to improve as the season moves on. Beating this matchup will not be easy, but it would be a great first step.

Lorient will be looking to take back some ground after a rather poor start to the season. They’re fairly deep in the lower end of the table with just 2 points between them and the relegation zone. With a match like the one at Le Havre ahead of them, though, it’s hard to feel optimistic.

On Sunday, both teams will have a complete roster at their disposal, thanks to a lack of injuries or suspensions.

An Over 3.5 Goals is the best option for this fixture, though it’s not perfect by any means. That said, the notable risk of failure is worth it due to the considerable betting value that can be found in the 1 odds.