This Sunday, at the Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, local team Strasbourg will face Le Havre in the 4th round of the French championship. Let’s examine the betting options for goals in this match.
Match preview
Strasbourg has a strong home record, with 8 wins in their last 11 Ligue 1 games on their turf. The team plays an energetic style that helps them create chances, but it occasionally leads to defensive errors that Le Havre could take advantage of.
Managed by Didier Digard, Le Havre has had a challenging start to the season. However, they surprised everyone by defeating Nice 3-1 in their last match. As newcomers, they are unafraid to attack and have scored in 18 straight Ligue 1 games, showcasing their effective teamwork and smart tactics.
Le Havre’s away record is impressive as well, with 5 wins and 2 draws in their last 10 away matches. They play an open, attacking style rather than playing defensively, which suggests they might continue their scoring streak in this game.
Probable lineups
- Strasbourg: Penders, Sarr, Doucouré, Höisberg, Ouattara, Amougou, Luis, Moreira, Barco, Panichelli, Lemaréchal
- Le Havre: Diaw, Zouaoui, Lloris, Sangante, Nego, Seko, Soumaré, Kechta, Ndiaye, Doucouré, Samatta
Match facts and head-to-head
- Strasbourg has scored in 13 of their last 14 Ligue 1 matches.
- In 11 of Le Havre’s last 12 away games, both teams have scored.
- In 6 of Strasbourg’s last 7 home matches, the “both teams to score” bet has been successful.
Prediction
Both teams have confidently started the season, emphasizing attacking play. Strasbourg scores regularly at home but also allows goals. Le Havre tends to push forward and score in almost every match. Based on current form and statistics, a bet on ‘both teams to score’ at odds of 1.84 seems sensible and appealing.