AS Monaco vs Le Havre Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Ligue 1 2025-26

Will Paul Pogba debut in this match for the Monaco team?

Paris Saint-Germain have dominated Ligue 1 for the past four years. After Lille’s historic success in 2020-21, no other team have posed a serious challenge in the title race. Last season, AS Monaco fought Marseille for second place rather than the title, but eventually had to settle for third place.

This one-point difference proved to be crucial for them as it gave them a direct place in the league phase of the Champions League.

Coach Adi Hutter’s team played eight pre-season matches in the summer and remained unbeaten in seven of them. However, in the last match, they had to face a 2-1 defeat to Champions League runner-up Inter Milan. Despite this, their eight-match unbeaten streak at home in Ligue 1 continues.

On the other hand, Le Havre, who once spent a long time in Ligue 2, are now playing in Ligue 1 for the third consecutive season. Coach Didier Digard rescued the team with a 34-point deficit last season, including a 99th-minute Abdoulaye Toure penalty over Strasbourg on the final day.

However, their pre-season preparations were poor this time around, with no wins in five games. It is worth noting that Le Havre have lost only once in their last five Ligue 1 matches against Monaco. This statistic could add to the excitement of the match.

Kick-off:

• Location: Monaco, France
• Stadium: Stade Louis II
• Date: Saturday, August 16
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 PM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

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Form:

AS Monaco (last five matches): D-W-W-W-D

Le Havre (last five matches): L-D-L-D-L

Players to watch out for:

Mika Biereth (AS Monaco):

Mika Biereth proved to be a big impact player for Monaco last season in both goals and assists. He scored 27 goals and provided eight assists in 44 games in all competitions. The Dane’s pace, accurate finishing and chance-creating ability will pose the biggest threat to Le Havre in this match.

Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre):

Abdoulaye Touré scored 10 goals and one assist in 28 games for Le Havre last Ligue 1 season. His accuracy on penalties and decisive presence in the box can cause a lot of trouble for the opposition. The Guinea player could play a key role in breaking down Monaco’s defence in this match.

Match Facts:

• In their last meeting on April 26, 2025, AS Monaco and Le Havre played out a 1-1 draw at Stade Océane, with Koka scoring for Le Havre and Mika Biereth equalising for Monaco.
• Over the last 10 meetings, AS Monaco have won five matches against Le Havre, who have not secured a victory, with three draws, including a 3-1 Monaco win in September 2024.
• The Ligue 1 match on August 16, 2025, at Stade Louis II marks the season opener, with Monaco favoured to leverage their strong home form and higher squad market value (€415.7m vs. Le Havre’s €36.15m).

AS Monaco vs Le Havre Betting Tips and Odds:

• AS Monaco to win
• Total goals over 2.5
• Both teams will not score

Injuries and Team News:

Soungoutou Magassa will miss this game for AS Monaco due to Suspension. Pogba recently integrated with the team and is unlikely to start in this game.

Elysee Logbo will miss the game for Le Havre due to a shoulder injury.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 10

AS Monaco won: 4

Le Havre won: 2

Draw: 4

Predicted Lineups:

AS Monaco Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Hradecky; Vanderson, Dier, Kehrer, Henrique; Golovin, Zakaria, Camara, Fati; Balogun, Biereth

Le Havre Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Diaw; Nego, Sangante, Kinkoue, Delaine; Namli, Toure, Ndiaye, Kechta; Soumare, Samatta

Match Prediction:

This match is expected to be a thrilling one, but home advantage and recent form could give Monaco a strong edge. Le Havre will struggle, as their poor pre-season preparation could have an impact. Ultimately, Monaco’s attacking prowess will be key to winning this match.

Prediction: AS Monaco 4-0 Le Havre

Telecast Details

India: GXR World

UK: beIN SPORTS, Ligue 1 Pass

USA: fuboTV, beIN SPORTS

Nigeria: Canal+Sport 2 Afrique

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