Le Havre vs Saint-Étienne Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming match between Le Havre and Saint-Étienne in the 25th round of the France Ligue 1 is expected to be a closely contested encounter. Both teams have struggled with consistency, with Le Havre managing only 2 wins in their last 10 matches and Saint-Étienne securing just 1 win in the same period. The head-to-head record slightly favors Le Havre, who have won 2 out of their last 3 matches against Saint-Étienne.
Analysis of Home and Away Form
Le Havre's home form has been a concern, with their goal-scoring average dropping to 0.75 goals per game when playing at the Stade Océane. On the other hand, Saint-Étienne's average jumps to 1 goal per game when playing away. This suggests that Saint-Étienne might have a slight advantage in terms of scoring goals on the road.
Goal-Scoring Averages and Trends
Both teams have similar goal-scoring averages, with Le Havre scoring an average of 1.2 goals per game and conceding 2.2 goals per game, while Saint-Étienne scores an average of 1.2 goals per game and concedes 2.6 goals per game. Notably, 60% of Le Havre's last 10 matches and 70% of Saint-Étienne's matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games.
Odds and Value
The odds for this match reflect Le Havre's slight advantage, with the home team priced at 2.35 for a win, while Saint-Étienne is at 3.0, and a draw is available at 3.4. For the Over/Under 2.5 market, the odds are 1.9 for Over 2.5 and 2 for Under 2.5. Considering the historical data and current form of both teams, the Over 2.5 result seems plausible.
Conclusion and Bet
Given the analysis, the value lies in the Over 2.5 market, as both teams have shown a tendency for high-scoring games. The odds of 1.9 for Over 2.5 offer a reasonable payout considering the risk. Additionally, the home win odds of 2.35 might be tempting, but the risk is relatively high given Le Havre's inconsistent form.
Main Bet: Over 2.5 @ 1.9 Alternative Bet: Home @ 2.35
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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