Le Havre vs Marseille Prediction

Total Goals (O/U 1.5)

Over 1.5

With Marseille's high scoring average and Le Havre's ability to score at home, at least two goals are very likely in this match.

Total Goals (O/U 3.5)

Under 3.5

While Over 2.5 is predicted, a total of 4 or more goals is less common for Le Havre's matches, and Marseille's away games are not always goal-fests. Under 3.5 offers a safer bet.

1st Half Goals (O/U 0.5)

Over 0.5

Both teams have scored and conceded in the first half frequently. Marseille scores 10.17% in 0-15 min and 16.95% in 16-30 min. Le Havre scores 7.41% in 0-15 min and 14.81% in 16-30 min. A goal before halftime is highly probable.

First Team to Score

Away

Marseille has a much stronger attack and is more likely to open the scoring against a struggling Le Havre defense.

Goal in Both Halves

Yes

Both teams have shown patterns of scoring and conceding in both halves. Marseille's late goal scoring tendency and Le Havre's vulnerability suggest goals will be spread across the match.

Most Likely Score

1-2

This score aligns with Marseille's attacking strength and Le Havre's ability to score at home, while still predicting an away win.

BTTS 1st Half

No

While a goal in the first half is likely, both teams scoring in the first half is less common, especially with Le Havre's lower scoring rate and Marseille's sometimes slow starts away from home.

xG Based (O/U 2.5)

Over 2.5 xG

Given the attacking potential of Marseille and Le Havre's defensive vulnerabilities, the combined expected goals for the match are likely to exceed 2.5.

Double Chance

X2

Marseille is the clear favorite, and the 'Draw or Away' option is strongly supported by API-Sports prediction and comparison metrics.

Draw No Bet

Away

Given Marseille's superior quality and motivation, they are expected to win. The Draw No Bet market removes the risk of a draw, making Marseille the logical pick.

HT/FT

Draw/Away

Le Havre's home defense is relatively solid in the first half (0.9 goals conceded avg), leading to many home draws. Marseille often finds their rhythm and scores later in games (28.81% of goals in 76-90 min), making a Draw at half-time followed by a Marseille win at full-time a plausible outcome.

Total Corners (O/U 9.5)

Over 9.5

Ligue 1 matches typically see a good number of corners, especially with an attacking team like Marseille and a home team looking to create chances.

Total Cards (O/U 3.5)

Over 3.5

Both teams have a moderate card count. Le Havre has 53 yellow cards and 3 red cards, while Marseille has 66 yellow cards and 4 red cards. A competitive Ligue 1 match with high stakes for both sides (CL qualification vs. relegation battle) is likely to be physical.

Shots on Target (O/U 8.5)

Over 8.5

Marseille's attacking nature will lead to many shots, and Le Havre will also attempt to test the away keeper, especially at home.

Total Shots (O/U 22.5)

Over 22.5

Marseille is an attacking team, and Le Havre will also try to create opportunities at home, leading to a good volume of shots.

Total Fouls (O/U 22.5)

Over 22.5

Ligue 1 matches are often physical, and with the high stakes for both teams, a higher number of fouls is expected.

Possession Winner

Away

Marseille, as the technically superior team and the favorite, is expected to dominate possession.

Le Havre Clean Sheet

No

While Marseille has a decent defense, Le Havre scores 1.1 goals per game at home. Marseille's away defense concedes 1.4 goals per game. Marseille's attack is strong, making a Le Havre clean sheet unlikely. However, Marseille has only 3 away clean sheets, and Le Havre's home scoring makes a BTTS 'Yes' more likely than a Marseille clean sheet.

Marseille Clean Sheet

No

While Marseille has a decent defense, Le Havre scores 1.1 goals per game at home. Marseille's away defense concedes 1.4 goals per game. Marseille's attack is strong, making a Le Havre clean sheet unlikely. However, Marseille has only 3 away clean sheets, and Le Havre's home scoring makes a BTTS 'Yes' more likely than a Marseille clean sheet.