Match Preview
Ligue 1 action continues on November 30, 2025, as Le Havre AC hosts Lille OSC in what promises to be an intriguing encounter at Stade Océane. Both teams approach Matchday 14 with different objectives and recent form. Le Havre will be looking to leverage their home advantage to climb away from the lower mid-table, while Lille aims to solidify their position in the European qualification spots.
Le Havre AC, currently sitting in 13th place, has shown flashes of potential but has struggled for consistency throughout the season. Their defensive record needs improvement, having conceded 20 goals in 13 games. Finding the back of the net has also been a challenge, with only 13 goals scored. This match presents a significant test against a high-flying Lille side.
Lille OSC, on the other hand, comes into this fixture in strong form, occupying the 4th spot in the Ligue 1 table. Their attacking prowess is evident with 27 goals scored, coupled with a solid defensive unit that has conceded just 17. Lille will be confident in their ability to secure another valuable three points on the road.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | Olympique de Marseille | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 28 |
| 3 | Racing Club de Lens | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | Lille OSC | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 23 |
| 5 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 22 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 21 |
| 7 | Olympique Lyonnais | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 21 |
| 8 | AS Monaco FC | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| 9 | OGC Nice | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 17 |
| 10 | Toulouse FC | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| 11 | Angers SCO | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 16 |
| 12 | Paris FC | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 14 |
| 13 | Le Havre AC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 14 |
| 14 | Stade Brestois 29 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 13 |
| 15 | FC Nantes | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -7 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Lorient | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -12 | 11 |
| 17 | FC Metz | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -16 | 11 |
| 18 | AJ Auxerre | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -12 | 8 |
- 4th Place: Lille OSC
- Played: 13
- Won: 7
- Drawn: 2
- Lost: 4
- Points: 23
- Goals For: 27
- Goals Against: 17
- Goal Difference: +10
- 13th Place: Le Havre AC
- Played: 13
- Won: 3
- Drawn: 5
- Lost: 5
- Points: 14
- Goals For: 13
- Goals Against: 20
- Goal Difference: -7
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2025 | Ligue 1 | Lille OSC | 1 - 2 | Le Havre AC |
| 28 Sep 2024 | Ligue 1 | Le Havre AC | 0 - 3 | Lille OSC |
| 17 Feb 2024 | Ligue 1 | Lille OSC | 3 - 0 | Le Havre AC |
| 01 Oct 2023 | Ligue 1 | Le Havre AC | 0 - 2 | Lille OSC |
Recent encounters between Le Havre AC and Lille OSC paint a clear picture of Lille’s dominance in this fixture. In their last four Ligue 1 meetings:
- 2025-02-08: Lille 1 – 2 Le Havre (Le Havre win)
- 2024-09-28: Le Havre 0 – 3 Lille (Lille win)
- 2024-02-17: Lille 3 – 0 Le Havre (Lille win)
- 2023-10-01: Le Havre 0 – 2 Lille (Lille win)
Lille has emerged victorious in three of the last four clashes. Notably, two of Lille’s wins against Le Havre during this period came at Le Havre’s home ground, both with clean sheets (3-0 and 2-0). While Le Havre did manage an away win at Lille in their most recent fixture, Lille’s overall head-to-head record and their ability to perform on the road against Le Havre cannot be overlooked.
Our Prediction
Considering Lille’s strong league form, their superior goal-scoring ability, and solid defense, coupled with a dominant recent head-to-head record against Le Havre (especially away from home), we anticipate a victory for the visitors. Le Havre’s struggles to score and their defensive vulnerabilities will likely be exploited by a confident Lille side.
Our betting tip for this match is:
Lille OSC to Win
