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 |
30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 38 | -13 | 25:38 | 30 |
| 18 |  Metz |
30 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 66 | -39 | 27:66 | 15 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Le Havre predicted lineup (4-4-2): Mory Diaw (GK), Stephan Zagadou, Ayumu Seko, Gautier Lloris, Fode Doucoure, Rassoul Ndiaye, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Yanis Zouaoui, Sofiane Boufal, Mbwana Samatta, Issa Soumare.
Metz predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Pape Sy (GK), Koffi Kouao, Sadibou Sane, Urie-Michel Mboula, Terry Yegbe, Jessy Deminguet, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Nathan Mbala, Gauthier Hein, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Lucas Michal.
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:
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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Correct Score Prediction
2
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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 +540 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
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.
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
Le Havre
Metz
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a same-game multi, then why not take no more than two goals in total, Le Havre to claim a victory combined with Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz) to have a minimum of one shot.
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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 -175 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 +460.
Le Havre -1 on the Asian Handicap means getting +102 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 -118 and No at -115.
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There is +145 available that Issa Soumaré finds the net, while he is available at +380 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
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 League Stats
Metz League Stats
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Le Havre this season are Issa Soumare (6), Rassoul Ndiaye (4), Abdoulaye Toure (2)
- Top Assistors for Le Havre this season are Issa Soumare (4), Rassoul Ndiaye (4), Sofiane Boufal (3)
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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.
Le Havre Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Metz Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Le Havre Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Metz Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Le Havre Lineups
Previous Metz Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Le Havre Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Didier Digard
Metz Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 29 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 65:25 | 66 |
| 2 | Lens | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 60:32 | 63 |
| 3 | Lyon | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 45:30 | 54 |
| 4 | Lille | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 49:34 | 54 |
| 5 | Rennes | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 52:41 | 53 |
| 6 | Marseille | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 58:40 | 52 |
| 7 | Monaco | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 52:45 | 50 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 46:37 | 43 |
| 9 | Lorient | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 40:44 | 41 |
| 10 | Brest | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 41:47 | 38 |
| 11 | Paris FC | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 40:46 | 38 |
| 12 | Toulouse | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 41:42 | 37 |
| 13 | Angers | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 26:40 | 34 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 25:38 | 30 |
| 15 | Nice | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 34:56 | 29 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 25:39 | 25 |
| 17 | Nantes | 30 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 25:49 | 20 |
| 18 | Metz | 30 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 27:66 | 15 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 15 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 34:11 | 39 |
| 2 | PSG | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 38:10 | 37 |
| 3 | Marseille | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 37:18 | 33 |
| 4 | Monaco | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 33:22 | 32 |
| 5 | Lyon | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 23:10 | 31 |
| 6 | Lorient | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 29:20 | 30 |
| 7 | Rennes | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26:15 | 28 |
| 8 | Lille | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23:14 | 28 |
| 9 | Strasbourg | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 24:13 | 27 |
| 10 | Brest | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 26:20 | 25 |
| 11 | Le Havre | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 16:13 | 22 |
| 12 | Angers | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 17:16 | 22 |
| 13 | Toulouse | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21:21 | 20 |
| 14 | Paris FC | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22:25 | 19 |
| 15 | Nice | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 18:26 | 18 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 13:15 | 16 |
| 17 | Metz | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14:26 | 10 |
| 18 | Nantes | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 15:27 | 9 |
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