Lens vs Le Havre prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2024-04-05 15:00.
[p]It’s proved to be a difficult couple of weeks on the pitch for Lens, as defeats to Nice and then Lille over the weekend have seriously dented their push for a Champions League finish in Ligue 1. As a result of losing that duo of matches against the two sides sat directly above them in the current standings, the hosts begin this matchday in sixth, now seven points off the pace of the top-three where they finished last campaign.[/p]
[p]A return of three losses across their last five home league outings (W2) has done plenty to disrupt Lens’ charge up the table after a poor start to the campaign. Those three defeats all saw the hosts concede at least two goals which remains a concern, but at least the Blood and Gold can take heart from their return of just two goalless performances from 13 home league matches this season. [/p]
[p]If things are considered bad for Lens though, spare a thought for visiting Le Harve who have won just one of their last ten competitive outings (D2, L7) and remain firmly locked in the middle of a relegation battle. Luka Elsner’s side begin this round sat just one point and one place above the relegation play-off spot after losing 2-0 to Montpellier last time out. [/p]
[p]Considering that Le Havre have failed to score in seven of their 14 away league games this term and picked up just ten points on their travels – both league-low figures – this latest trip will be a tough challenge. That said, hope could instead be found in their eight-match unbeaten H2H run (W4, D4), not losing at this venue since November 2016.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Lens’ Elye Wahi took his tally into double figures over the weekend (G10) across all competitions during his debut season for the club, whilst Le Havre could look to on-loan star Mohamed Bayo for inspiration as he’s struck four league goals this campaign, though he’s failed to win across five prior H2Hs (D4, L1). [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Ligue 1 matches involving Le Havre are averaging just 8.19 corners in total – the fewest in the competition. [/p]