As the football season progresses, the anticipation for the Ligue 1 encounter between Le Havre and Marseille at the iconic Orange Velodrome is palpable. While Marseille struggles to find form under the new management of Gattuso, failing to secure a win in recent matches, Le Havre, the newly-promoted side, surprises many with their resilience in the top flight.
Current Form and Historical Insights
Marseille’s recent performances, including a near victory turned draw against Brighton in the Europa League, illustrate a team desperate for rejuvenation. The departure of coach Marcelino and Gattuso’s arrival hasn’t yet reversed their fortunes as they suffered defeats in their last two Ligue 1 matches.
Contrastingly, Le Havre has adapted commendably to life in Ligue 1 with a decent haul of nine points from seven games, positioning them just two points shy of the top six. Notably, their away form has been solid, managing three consecutive draws and showing commendable resilience.
Their previous encounter in the Coupe de France ended in a 1-1 draw, fostering the belief that Le Havre could indeed secure points in this upcoming match.
Match Predictions and Tips
The first half between these two sides has historically seen goals before the break, suggesting an engaging start. Both teams have demonstrated a tendency not to hold back in the early stages of their recent games.
Goal Expectations
It appears likely that the match will witness several goals. Statistical analysis reveals that a significant number of recent games involving either side ended with high scoring totals. Specifically, 7 out of Marseille’s last 10 games, and 5 of Le Havre’s last 7 fixtures, saw over 2.75 goals.
Betting Tip: Over 2.75 Goals
Given both teams’ current dynamics and historical performances, a 2-2 draw seems a plausible outcome for this clash.
Projected Line-ups
- Marseille: Lopez; Clauss, Mbemba, Gigot, Balerdi; Rongier, Veretout, Ounahi; Harit, Aubameyang, Correa.
- Le Havre: Desmas; Salmier, Youte, Lloris, Operi; Toure, Ndiaye; Casimir, Kuzyaev, Alioui; Bayo.
Fans and bettors alike looking forward to this intriguing fixture should expect a competitive match with plenty of action and potential goal-scoring opportunities. As always, keep an eye on the line-ups and any last-minute changes that could sway the outcome or affect the dynamic of the game.
LE Havre vs Marseille prediction and betting tips – May 19, 2024
