Lille 1-0 Le Havre: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Lille return home needing a response after the setback at Nice, against a Le Havre side still searching for its first league win. The hosts have the stronger squad depth and a settled attacking structure, while the visitors' injuries have particularly weakened their defensive options. Le Havre's best route is a compact low block, direct breaks and set-pieces; allowing Lille's creators time around the box would make the afternoon increasingly difficult. The approaching European trip gives Ancelotti a reason to manage minutes, but it does not remove Lille's clear control of the matchup.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has generally favoured Lille, who have taken most of the recent league meetings. However, Le Havre won at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in the previous season and the most recent meeting there finished level, so the visitors have shown they can frustrate Lille on this ground.

Injuries and absences

Igamane's absence marginally reduces Lille's striking alternatives, but Ueda and the wide attackers leave the hosts with ample attacking cover. Le Havre are far more exposed: the loss of Mpasi-Nzau and multiple defenders narrows Digard's options for both his starting back line and in-game adjustments.

Form (last 5)

Lille vs Le Havre stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-03Lille 1-1 Le Havre
• 2025-11-30Le Havre 0-1 Lille
• 2025-02-08Lille 1-2 Le Havre
• 2024-09-28Le Havre 0-3 Lille
• 2024-02-17Lille 3-0 Le Havre
• 2023-10-01Le Havre 0-2 Lille

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