Le Havre vs Metz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Apr 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Le Havre vs Metz

Le Havre host bottom-of-the-table Metz at Stade Océane, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Sunday 26 April.

We think a value wager could involve betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market for the fixture between Le Havre and Metz. We can secure a price of -110 when it comes to this bet.

Le Havre drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Angers at Stade Raymond Kopa. The Normandy outfit had most of the ball boasting 56% possession and eight shots on target, with Sofiane Boufal being the goalscorer.

Metz have suffered back-to-back losses, recently being beaten at home by Paris FC 3-1 at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Benoit Tavenot's side had 51% possession and six shots on goal, while Giorgi Kvilitaia found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Metz are unbeaten in the past three matches against Le Havre, with the last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at Stade Saint-Symphorien. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two draws and one Metz victory.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Le Havre	34	7	14	13	32	44	-12	32:44	35
18	Metz	34	3	8	23	32	76	-44	32:76	17

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2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Le Havre have had 50.3% possession, 387.0 passes and 3.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.3 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts, while being awarded 4.7 corners.

Top scorer Issa Soumare has found the net 3 times, with Sofiane Boufal, Mbwana Samatta, Simon Ebonog and Godson Kyeremeh getting 1 goals each. Sofiane Boufal has the most assists with 3, while goalie Mory Diaw has recorded one clean sheet.

Metz have lost 7 and drawn 3, with an average of 3.4 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 0.6 goals. Les Grenats average 49.4% possession, 449.6 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 16.0 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Nathan Mbala has scored 2 goals, followed by Giorgi Kvilitaia, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Koffi Kouao and Giorgi Abuashvili on 1. Sadibou Sane, Gauthier Hein and Giorgi Tsitaishvili have all made 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Jonathan Fischer has one clean sheet.

Confirmed Lineups

Le Havre confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Mory Diaw (GK), Loic Nego, Ayumu Seko, Gautier Lloris, Yanis Zouaoui, Rassoul Ndiaye, Simon Ebonog, Fode Doucoure, Yassine Kechta, Issa Soumare, Mbwana Samatta.

Metz confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Pape Sy (GK), Sadibou Sane, Terry Yegbe, Urie-Michel Mboula, Bouna Sarr, Jessy Deminguet, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Alpha Toure, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Gauthier Hein, Giorgi Kvilitaia.

Le Havre vs Metz Prediction & Betting Tips

This Le Havre vs Metz betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

The teams might play out a low-scoring Ligue 1 clash, with Under 2.5 looking like the best selection. We can head to the betting sites and secure odds of -110 for this pick.

We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest Ligue 1 team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.

Key Le Havre vs Metz league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Le Havre games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Le Havre games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Le Havre games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Those in search of a bigger price might consider combining the Under 2.5 Goals pick with a particular team to win. This is available through the Result & Total Goals market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Le Havre 2 - 0 Metz

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Le Havre to win 2-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +525 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Giorgi Tsitaishvili Over 0.5 Shots -167

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz) has racked up one or more shots in three consecutive Ligue 1 matches. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the Player Shots line, with odds of -167 currently available.

Latest Giorgi Tsitaishvili Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+650

First

+1900

Shots

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

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Mbwana Samatta To Score +210

Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre) can be backed to be among the goals at +210. It’s worth a gamble on him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Mbwana Samatta Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+525

Shots

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Le Havre Under 5.5 Corners -139

In seven consecutive games, Le Havre have fallen short of 5.5 corners. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -139 that Le Havre fall short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Le Havre

Total

8.60 3.90 4.70

Home

9.40 5.20 4.20

Away

9.70 3.80 5.90

Metz

Total

9.40 4.40 5.00

Home

9.40 5.50 3.90

Away

8.50 2.90 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-135

Le Havre Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-141

Metz Corners

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-109

Most Corners

1

-185

X

+650

2

+185

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Le Havre vs Metz Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Le Havre are the -179 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 64% chance of triumphing in this Ligue 1 encounter according to the latest odds. Metz are regarded as the least likely winner at +475.

Le Havre -1 on the Asian Handicap means getting -100 that they beat Metz by two or more goals. It also means you will get your full stake refunded if they win by one.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. There are always two Both Teams to Score choices, with Yes available at -114 and No at -119.

Hundreds of markets are now a guarantee for each of the Ligue 1 games, with the best football betting sites making sure that customers have quality options.

Full-Time Result

1

-179

X

+300

2

+475

Half-Time Result

1

+112

X

+128

2

+430

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-455

X2

+128

Draw No Bet

1

-500

2

+290

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-100

2 Hcp +1

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-114

No

-119

There is +150 available that Issa Soumaré finds the net, while he is available at +380 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Issa Soumaré (Le Havre)

First

+150

Anytime

+380

Kenny Quetant (Le Havre)

First

+200

Anytime

+475

Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Noam Obougou (Le Havre)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Felix Mambimbi (Le Havre)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Habib Diallo (Metz)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Fode Doucoure (Le Havre)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Sofiane Boufal (Le Havre)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Nathan Mbala (Metz)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Rassoul Ndiaye (Le Havre)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Giorgi Kvilitaia (Metz)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Godson Kyeremeh (Le Havre)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Enzo Koffi (Le Havre)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Loïc Nego (Le Havre)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Lucas Gourna-Douath (Le Havre)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Lucas Michal (Metz)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Yassine Kechta (Le Havre)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Bouna Sarr (Metz)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Stephan Zagadou (Le Havre)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Yanis Zouaoui (Le Havre)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Simon Ebonog (Le Havre)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Ayumu Seko (Le Havre)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Koffi Kouao (Metz)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Gautier Lloris (Le Havre)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Arouna Sangante (Le Havre)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Issa Soumaré (Le Havre)

Over 3.5

-119

Under 3.5

-

Felix Mambimbi (Le Havre)

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

Habib Diallo (Metz)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Fode Doucoure (Le Havre)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Sofiane Boufal (Le Havre)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Nathan Mbala (Metz)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Rassoul Ndiaye (Le Havre)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Giorgi Kvilitaia (Metz)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Stephan Zagadou (Le Havre)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Koffi Kouao (Metz)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Ayumu Seko (Le Havre)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Simon Ebonog (Le Havre)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Yanis Zouaoui (Le Havre)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Gourna-Douath (Le Havre)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Bouna Sarr (Metz)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Yassine Kechta (Le Havre)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Loïc Nego (Le Havre)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Gautier Lloris (Le Havre)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Ligue 1 matches only
Le Havre haven’t triumphed in three straight games at Stade Océane. Le Club Doyen have clocked up five draws, three victories and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

Metz haven’t won any of their past nine away games. Les Grenats have finished with seven defeats, two draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Metz overcame Le Havre 1-0 when the sides last met at Stade Océane.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Le Havre Home Stats		3-5-2	1.50	0.80	0.70	3	7	5	5
Metz Away Stats		1-2-7	2.70	0.80	1.90	6	4	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Le Havre vs Metz Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Le Havre vs Metz, check the team news first. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 along with up-to-date injury news.

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