Nice vs Le Havre Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 08/05/2024, 15:00  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 10/05/2024 at 07:00 in Ligue 1 Prediction

Nice will host Le Havre in a Friday Ligue 1 encounter, both teams having a lot to play for. The hosts are chasing a Champions League spot while Le Havre are in the race for survival. Coming into this game, Nice’s 51 points are four off the Champions League qualifiers spot, currently occupied by Lille. With a game in hand, they remain strong contenders for a top four finish. They had a week off after their match against PSG was pushed to allow the champions prepare for a midweek Champions League game. It means Nice will be well rested coming into this encounter, and buoyed by a 3-1 win over Strasbourg at the close of April. They will want to carry on with the momentum that places them on four unbeaten outings ahead of this game. The win over Strasbourg marked the third straight game in which they scored two or more goals. They have failed to score in just one of their last nine matches while recent improvement has them on one loss in six matches. Nice returns at home after two straight away matches. The last time they hosted a game, they beat Lorient 3-0 for their first home win in five matches.

In the first league meeting between these two sides since 2009, Le Havre beat Nice 3-1. They will come here seeking a double over their higher placed opponents, knowing too well how priceless three points would be. Four points in the last two matches have lifted Le Havre from the relegation positions and they’ll be looking to keep rising. In their last outing, they beat Strasbourg 3-1, capitalizing on Metz’s defeat to open a three-point gap from the relegation playoff position. With a superior goal difference, a win here would guarantee Le Havre’s survival in Ligue 1. That is what they will be playing for, and having scored six times in the last two matches, they’ll be fired up for this. However, just two wins in their last 15 matches may be indicative of a side short of confidence. In the last 10 away league matches, Le Havre haven't posted a win. They drew their last two away matches, the most recent being a 3-3 outcome against PSG.