Le Havre vs Lens Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
Le Havre is set to host Lens at Stade Océane on Sunday in the 17th round of the France Ligue 1. The match promises to be an interesting encounter, with Le Havre seeking to improve their position in the league and Lens aiming to solidify their spot in the top 7.
Team Form and Statistics
Le Havre has struggled in their recent matches, with 2 wins, 8 losses, and 0 draws in their last 10 games, accumulating only 6 points. In contrast, Lens has performed relatively better, with 4 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws in their last 10 matches, earning 14 points. The head-to-head record between the two teams shows that Le Havre has not managed a single win in their last 5 matches, with Lens winning 2 and the remaining 3 ending in draws.
Goal Scoring and Conceding Trends
Le Havre averages 0.5 goals per game in their last 10 matches, while Lens averages 1.3 goals per game. At home, Le Havre's average drops to 0.2 goals per game, whereas Lens averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away. Defensively, Le Havre concedes an average of 2 goals per game, and 2.2 goals per game at home, while Lens concedes an average of 1.2 goals per game and 0.75 goals per game away. Notably, 60% of Le Havre's home matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals, which could indicate a tendency for high-scoring matches when they play at home.
Odds Analysis
The odds for a Lens win are 1.66, reflecting their stronger attacking and defensive record. Le Havre's odds for a home win are 5.25, which might be tempting for some given the potential payout. The draw is priced at 3.8, and considering that 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches between these two teams have ended in a draw, it could be a viable option. For the Over/Under 2.5 market, the odds are 2.07 for Over 2.5 and 1.83 for Under 2.5, suggesting that the bookies think the match will be more likely to end with Under 2.5 goals.
Bet Analysis
Considering the recent form, league position, and statistical analysis, Lens appears to have the better chance of winning this match. However, the Over 2.5 bet offers better value, given the potential payout and Le Havre's tendency to concede goals at home, combined with Lens's ability to score away from home.
Main Bet: Away @ 1.66 Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 @ 2.07
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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