Reims vs Le Havre Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
Reims is set to host Le Havre at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II in the 18th round of the France Ligue 1. The home team, Reims, currently sits 12th in the league with 20 points, while the visitors, Le Havre, are 17th with 12 points. This matchup promises to be an interesting encounter, given the significant difference in their league standings and their past head-to-head records.
Head-to-Head and Recent Form Analysis
Reims has a significant advantage in their head-to-head matches against Le Havre, with 4 wins and 0 draws in their last 5 meetings. The most recent encounter between the two teams ended in a convincing 3-0 win for Reims at Le Havre's home ground. Both teams have struggled to pick up points in their last 10 games, with each taking 6 points. However, Reims' performance at home has been slightly better, with an average of 1.2 goals scored per game, compared to Le Havre's average of 0.8 goals scored per game away from home.
Goal Averages and League Position
The goal averages also favor Reims, with the home team scoring an average of 1.3 goals per game and conceding 1.3 goals per game in their last 10 matches. Le Havre, on the other hand, has scored an average of 0.6 goals per game and conceded 1.8 goals per game in their last 10 matches. This significant difference in goal averages suggests that Reims has a stronger offense and defense compared to Le Havre.
Over/Under 2.5 Analysis
Considering the Over/Under 2.5 result, 50% of Reims' matches and 50% of Le Havre's matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals in their last 10 games. However, when playing at home, only 40% of Reims' matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals, and when playing away, 40% of Le Havre's matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals. The odds for Over 2.5 goals are 2.01, while the odds for Under 2.5 goals are 1.89. Given that the Over 2.5 odds are slightly higher, the bookies seem to think that there is a slightly higher chance of the match ending with Over 2.5 goals.
1X2 Market Analysis
For the 1X2 market, a home win for Reims is priced at 1.66, reflecting their favorable head-to-head record and slightly better recent form. The odds of an away win for Le Havre are 5, which may seem attractive to some given the visitors' ability to cause upsets. The draw is priced at 3.9, which could be a viable option given the recent struggles of both teams. However, considering Reims' strong head-to-head record against Le Havre and their home advantage, they appear to have a slight edge over Le Havre.
Bet Choice and Analysis
Given the analysis above, Reims seems to have a significant advantage over Le Havre, both in terms of head-to-head record and recent form. Their stronger goal averages and home advantage make them the favorites to win this match. For the Over/Under 2.5 market, while the odds suggest a slightly higher chance of Over 2.5 goals, the difference in odds is not significant, indicating that the bookies expect a closely contested match.
Main Bet: Home @ 1.66 Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 @ 2.01
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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