Lens - LE Havre

Regular Season - 28
Kickoff: 2024-04-06 22:00

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Lens - LE Havre Predictions

Prediction: Lens or draw
Best odds: 1.16

As the Ligue 1 season progresses, the clash between Lens and LE Havre on a serene Sunday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis promises to be a spectacle filled with tactical maneuvers and individual brilliance. With predictions favoring the home side, let's delve into the key players who could sway the match's outcome, analyze the teams' recent form, and revisit their head-to-head history before locking in a detailed prediction.

Key Players

Lens, currently sitting at the sixth spot in the league, boasts players who could make a significant impact. Midfielder Adrien Thomasson has been a consistent performer with a rating of 6.74. His vision and passing ability, with 465 total passes and 18 key passes, have been instrumental in Lens's campaign. Moreover, his contribution of 1 goal shows his capability to step up when needed.

On the defensive end, Deiver Andrés Machado Mena, with a rating of 6.83, has proven his worth with 3 goals to his name. His defensive prowess and ability to contribute offensively make him a dual threat.

The attacking force is spearheaded by Morgan Bono Guilavogui, who has bagged 2 goals and has been a constant menace with 7 shots on target from 15 attempts.

LE Havre's lineup includes key players like Samuel Grandsir, an attacker with a rating of 6.42 and a goal to his credit. His agility and pace could pose a threat to the Lens defense.

Joining him in the attack is André Morgan Rami Ayew, who has found the net twice this season. His experience and composure in front of goal will be crucial for LE Havre.

In the midfield, Nolan Jean Pierre Mbemba Batina holds the fort with a rating of 6.56, showcasing his ability to control the game's tempo and contribute to both defensive and offensive plays.

Recent Form

Lens's recent form has been a mixed bag with a sequence of DWWWL, indicating a slight dip after a strong winning streak. They have gathered 36 points, with a goal difference of +7, which speaks to their balanced approach to the game.

LE Havre, on the other hand, has had a challenging season, reflected in their LLDDW form. Sitting at the 13th position with 24 points and a goal difference of -5, they have struggled to find consistency.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record provides little to separate the two, with their last encounter on October 20, 2023, ending in a goalless draw. This points to a potentially tight contest where tactical ingenuity and individual brilliance could tilt the scale.

Prediction

Taking into account the form, key players, and head-to-head history, the prediction leans towards a Lens victory or at least a draw. The home side has a more robust attack and defense, as indicated by the stats, with a form home of 70 compared to LE Havre's form away of 30. The predicted double chance of a Lens win or draw is backed by a total percent home of 61.3 against LE Havre's 38.7.

In terms of goals, the predictions suggest a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 goals for the home side and under 1.5 for the visitors. The key players such as Adrien Thomasson and Deiver Andrés Machado Mena for Lens and André Morgan Rami Ayew for LE Havre could be the difference-makers.

In conclusion, expect Lens to have the upper hand, driven by their home advantage and the form of their key players. However, football often defies predictions, and LE Havre's key players might just rise to the occasion. The final verdict: a Lens victory or draw, with a low-scoring match on the horizon.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

67%
33%

Attacking Potential

73%
27%

Defensive Potential

47%
53%

Poisson Distribution

68%
32%

Stregth H2H

50%
50%

Goals H2H

55%
45%

Wins the game

60%
40%

Lens - LE Havre Head to Head

Ligue 1 standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Paris Saint Germain players, news and schedule Paris Saint Germain 28 18 9 1 65 24 41 63
2 Stade Brestois 29 players, news and schedule Stade Brestois 29 28 15 8 5 41 23 18 53
3 Lille players, news and schedule Lille 28 13 10 5 42 25 17 49
4 Monaco players, news and schedule Monaco 27 14 7 6 52 38 14 49
5 Nice players, news and schedule Nice 28 12 8 8 28 22 6 44
6 Lens players, news and schedule Lens 28 12 7 9 37 30 7 43
7 Reims players, news and schedule Reims 28 11 7 10 35 36 -1 40
8 Marseille players, news and schedule Marseille 28 10 9 9 41 33 8 39
9 Rennes players, news and schedule Rennes 27 10 9 8 40 33 7 39
10 Lyon players, news and schedule Lyon 27 10 5 12 31 41 -10 35
11 Toulouse players, news and schedule Toulouse 28 8 9 11 32 36 -4 33
12 Strasbourg players, news and schedule Strasbourg 28 8 9 11 30 39 -9 33
13 Montpellier players, news and schedule Montpellier 28 8 9 11 35 40 -5 32
14 LE Havre players, news and schedule LE Havre 28 6 10 12 27 36 -9 28
15 Nantes players, news and schedule Nantes 27 8 4 15 26 42 -16 28
16 Lorient players, news and schedule Lorient 28 6 8 14 35 52 -17 26
17 Metz players, news and schedule Metz 28 6 5 17 28 48 -20 23
18 Clermont Foot players, news and schedule Clermont Foot 28 4 9 15 20 47 -27 21