Le Havre vs Lyon Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Seven spots separate both sides on the league table.

Le Havre AC will welcome Lyon to their backyard as Ligue 1 resumes play after the international break. The home side have not had a great season so far and have experienced a mixed run of performances. The Dean Club are placed 15th on the table and are not far away from the relegation zone. Le Havre have lost all of their last four outings, including a 2-0 defeat to Brest in their last outing.

Lyon on the other hand are flying high having won all of their last four games across all competitions. They are placed eighth on the points table with 10 points in seven games from three wins and a draw. Scoring goals has not been a problem for them so far, but they need to sort out their issues at the back and bring an end to their defensive woes.

Kick Off

Sunday, October 20, 6:30 PM IST

Venue: Stade Océane

Form

Le Havre AC (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-W 

Lyon (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-L

Players to watch 

Christopher Operi (Le Havre AC)

The Ivory Coast international has been one of the most consistent players for Le Havre AC this season. His ability to operate anywhere on the left flank makes him an important part of his side. He primarily operates as a left-back, but can also slot in as a left midfielder and left winger as and when required. Operi has two assists to his name to show for his offensive contributions.

Malick Fofana (Lyon)

The Belgian winger has turned out to be a great addition for Lyon. He is known for his versatility for playing anywhere across the frontline. He has five goal contributions to his name across all competitions and is expected to add more to his tally going forward. Fofana’s agility and technical abilities make him an undisputed starter.

Match facts

• The last time Lyon won a game against Le Havre was back in 2009
• Le Havre emerged victorious the last time these two teams met each other
• Christopher Operi was on the scoresheet the last time these two teams met

Le Havre AC vs Lyon: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Lyon to win the game – 1/1 by Bet365
• Tip 2: Alexandre Lacazette to score anytime – 6/4 by Skybet
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/6 by WIlliamHill

Injury & Team News

Andy Logbo, Daren Mosengo, and Youte Kinkoue will not be available for selection for Le Havre.

Anthony Lopes is the only absentee for the visitors.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 4

Le Havre AC wins – 1

Lyon wins – 2

Draws – 1

Predicted Line-up 

Le Havre AC (4-3-3):

Desmes (GK); Operi, Lloris, Zouaoui, Sangante; Kechta, Kuzyaev, Toure; Kitala, Casimir, Sabbi

Lyon 4-3-3)

Perri (GK); Kumbedi, Mata, Caleta-Car, Vinicius; Caqueret, Tessman, Veretout; Fofana, Mikautadze, Zaha

Prediction for Le Havre AC vs Lyon

Lyon are in much better form and are expected to get the better of Le Havre this time around and climb up the standings.

Prediction: Le Havre AC 1-3 Lyon

Telecast for Le Havre AC vs Lyon

India – GXR World

UK – beIN SPORTS, Ligue 1 Pass

US –  fubo TV, beIN SPORTS

Nigeria – Canal+Sport 2 Afrique

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