Olympique Lyonnais - Le Havre predictions

Olympique Lyonnais are seen as favourites to win this match against Le Havre. The betting odds indicate an easy win and anything but a home victory here would indeed be a big surprise.

From the present standpoint, the situation is obvious. Given the strength of Olympique Lyonnais and the 7.95 odds given to Le Havre to win, it is clear that anything but a home win would be an unexpected upset.

Olympique Lyonnais had their work cut out for them in the previous round – they in an away game against Nice , which is a very difficult matchup. The first half was inconclusive, but in the end, they rose to the occasion and took home a stunning 0:2 victory.

Le Havre earned a single point for the Ligue 1 table tally in the previous round. While not catastrophic, the outcome is still widely considered a missed opportunity. After all, they had the advantage of playing at home on their side, and the betting odds certainly painted their victory as quite plausible.

The home team gives their opponents plenty of reasons to worry about the upcoming fixture. They’re on something of a streak with 5 goals scored over the last 3 matches.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over Le Havre’s recent history – and not in a good way. Their latest appearances were marked by a high concession rate. For example, their previous 3 matches featured more than 5 conceded goals.

While in an overall solid position on the table, the home team have the upper hand in this match and will be looking to move up before it’s too late. They’ll need 2 points to move up to a Europa League qualification, though.

Le Havre have just 1 point between them and the relegation zone. The season’s end is in sight, but there’s plenty of time left for changes in the standings. A win at Olympique Lyonnais would go a long way in helping them stay in the Ligue 1, difficult as it is.

The two teams already met this season in the Ligue 1, with Olympique Lyonnais taking the victory. It’s understandable why most bookies consider them the favourites, though the advantage is not overwhelming.

This Sunday, both teams will have a full roster available to them, thanks to the absence of injuries or suspensions.

If you’re feeling confident, a Draw/Home wager in the Half Time/Full Time market is the way to go. It’s a fairly risky move, but likely the best way to get some value out of the match this Sunday.