Lyon vs Le Havre prediction 29.08.2026 | Ligue 1
Lyon
Kick off:
Date:
Le Havre
1
1.52
X
4.68
2
6.86
Contents
- Competition: Ligue 1
- Date: 29/08/2026
- KO: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Groupama Stadium
Lyon return to Groupama Stadium on Saturday evening for a home encounter against Le Havre.
Paulo Fonseca’s side began their domestic campaign with victory at Toulouse before suffering a disappointing Champions League exit against Fenerbahçe on Wednesday.
Le Havre also endured a frustrating start to the Ligue 1 season, slipping to a narrow home defeat against Monaco.
The visitors should provide stubborn opposition, but Lyon will be expected to bounce back to winning form this weekend.
Lyon vs Le Havre Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Le Havre
0 : 0
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Lyon
1 : 0
Le Havre
Ligue 1
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Lyon
4 : 2
Le Havre
Ligue 1
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Le Havre
0 : 4
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Le Havre
3 : 1
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Lyon
0 : 0
Le Havre
Ligue 1
Lyon and Le Havre have met on six occasions since 2020. Lyon won three games, Le Havre claimed one victory and two matches finished as draws.
Lyon team overview
Lyon return to Groupama Stadium after suffering a painful 2:1 defeat against Fenerbahçe in Wednesday’s Champions League playoff.
Paulo Fonseca’s side fell two goals down in the first period before Malick Fofana reduced the deficit after the interval. Lyon were unable to find an equaliser and exited the competition in a 3:2 aggregate defeat.
Les Gones made a better start to their domestic campaign with a 2:0 victory at Toulouse last Saturday. Second-half goals from Noah Nartey and Fofana secured the points for Lyon.
Lyon have failed to find much consistency this summer. The hosts won six and lost six of their last 13 matches since mid-May.
High-scoring outcomes have been frequent in Lyon’s competitive fixtures this year. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of their last ten matches since the end of last season.
Head coach Fonseca could make changes following Wednesday’s defeat against Fenerbahce. Corentin Tolisso, Tyler Morton and Loïs Openda are among those pushing to return to the starting lineup.
Khalis Merah is expected to remain unavailable with an ankle injury.
Last matches of Lyon
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Lyon
1 : 2
Fenerbahce
Champions League
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Toulouse
0 : 2
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Fenerbahce
1 : 1
Lyon
Champions League
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Lyon
3 : 0
Sparta Prague
Champions League
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Sparta Prague
2 : 1
Lyon
Champions League
Lyon lineup
Goalkeeper
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40
Remy Descamps
Defenders
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13
Zachary Athekame
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20
Felix Bacher
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22
Clinton Mata
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76
Mohamed Ouedraogo
Midfielders
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2
Mads Bidstrup
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39
Mathys de Carvalho
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99
Noah Nartey
Forwards
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11
Malick Fofana
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45
Remi Himbert
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24
Julien Duranville
Le Havre team overview
Le Havre make the trip to Lyon after beginning their campaign with a narrow 1:0 home defeat against Monaco.
Eric Dier’s early goal proved the difference in a competitive contest at Stade Oceane. Didier Digard’s side registered 14 attempts, but were unable to find a way past Monaco goalkeeper Lukáš Hrádecký.
Le Havre have now suffered defects in three of their last four matches, including pre-season losses against Amiens and Ipswich Town.
The away side have struggled to find much winning form since the end of last season. Le Club Doyen won only three of their last 19 matches since mid-March.
Head coach Digard has some injury issues this week. Yanis Zouaoui was forced off during the first half against Monaco and is expected to miss Saturday’s contest with a thigh injury.
Stephan Zagadou and Felix Mambimbi also remain unavailable.
Mbwana Samatta should continue to lead the Le Havre attack.
Last matches of Le Havre
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Le Havre
0 : 1
Monaco
Ligue 1
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Le Mans
0 : 1
Le Havre
Club Friendlies 3
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Real Oviedo
3 : 2
Le Havre
Club Friendlies 3
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Ipswich Town
1 : 0
Le Havre
Club Friendlies 3
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Le Havre
1 : 1
Laval
Club Friendlies 3
Le Havre lineup
Goalkeeper
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77
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau
Defenders
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32
Timothee Pembele
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15
Ayumu Seko
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23
Vincent Sasso
Midfielders
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13
Fode Doucoure
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26
Simon Ebonog
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6
Junior Mwanga
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12
Elias Jelert
Forwards
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14
Rassoul Ndiaye
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25
Mbwana Samatta
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7
Amir Richardson
Prediction
Lyon and Le Havre meet at Groupama Stadium on Saturday with the hosts expected to return to winning form.
I have my stake on Lyon to win with at least three goals scored.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Lyon to Win/Over 2.5 Goals
- Lyon won 5 of their last 7 matches (Ligue 1)
- Lyon have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches (competitive fixtures)
- Le Havre have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches against Lyon
Main prediction Lyon - Le Havre
Home/Over 2.5
Best Odds:
Paripesa
2.17
Lyon vs Le Havre standings in Ligue 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Marseille | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | Lens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 | LOSC Lille | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyonnais | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 5 | Monaco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Brest | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Le Mans | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Rennes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Lorient | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Nice | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Paris | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Troyes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Toulouse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 16 | Angers SCO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 17 | Auxerre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 0 |
| 18 | Strasbourg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 0 |