Metz vs Le Havre Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Sep 2025

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Metz vs Le Havre

Metz host Le Havre in this French Ligue 1 meeting at Stade Saint-Symphorien, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Sunday 28 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

If you agree with our view that Le Havre can perform well against Metz, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -152. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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Metz were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Stade Louis II, Monaco claimed a 5-2 win. Stephane Le Mignan's team had three shots on target and enjoyed 57% possession, with Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo and Gauthier Hein scoring one goal apiece.

Le Havre drew 1-1 against Lorient in their previous game. This was on home soil at Stade Océane. The Normandy side had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 60% possession and two shots on goal, with Issa Soumare on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent head-to-head saw Metz land a 1-0 away victory over Le Havre at Stade Océane.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Le Havre	12	3	5	4	13	17	-4	13:17	14
14	Metz	12	3	2	7	12	27	-15	12:27	11

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Metz have 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. Les Grenats have averaged 51.2% possession, 476.2 passes and 4.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.6 goals from 6.0 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 5.6 corners.

The five top scorers are Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo, Gauthier Hein, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Boubacar Traore and Sadibou Sane, with these players all scoring 1 goals. Gauthier Hein has made the most assists with 2.

Le Havre have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.4 goals from 10.8 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 44.9% possession, 400.5 passes, 4.0 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 11.2 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Issa Soumare has top scored with 4, while Rassoul Ndiaye, Fode Doucoure and Abdoulaye Toure are next on 2. Issa Soumare and Junior Mwanga have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Metz confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Jonathan Fischer (GK), Koffi Kouao, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Terry Yegbe, Urie-Michel Mboula, Morgan Bokele, Boubacar Traore, Jessy Deminguet, Cheikh Sabaly, Gauthier Hein, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo.

Le Havre confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Mory Diaw (GK), Loic Nego, Etienne Youte Kinkoue, Gautier Lloris, Yanis Zouaoui, Simon Ebonog, Ayumu Seko, Abdoulaye Toure, Reda Khadra, Mbwana Samatta, Issa Soumare.

Metz vs Le Havre Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Metz vs Le Havre betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Le Havre +0.25 for this Ligue 1 clash, with an attractive -152 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

The latest Ligue 1 injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Metz vs Le Havre league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Le Havre in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Le Havre in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Metz in 5 consecutive games.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 60.2% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Metz 0 - 1 Le Havre

We’re going for Le Havre at +700 to secure a 1-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mbwana Samatta Over 2.5 Shots +148

Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre) has recorded over 2.5 shots in three of his past five Ligue 1 matches. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Shots and you can get +148 that he goes over the line.

Latest Mbwana Samatta Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+235

First

+550

Shots

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

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Yassine Kechta To Score +1000

Yassine Kechta (Le Havre) is available at +1000 to be on the scoresheet. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Yassine Kechta Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+950

First

+2000

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Corners Prediction

Under 8.5 Corners +102

The 8.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four consecutive Le Havre games, with two of the past two Metz home matches having the same outcome. There is value when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is available at +102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Metz

Total

9.80 4.20 5.60

Home

6.50 3.50 3.00

Away

12.00 4.67 7.33

Le Havre

Total

8.20 4.00 4.20

Home

8.10 4.10 4.00

Away

8.90 3.90 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-149

Under 8.5

+106

Metz Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Le Havre Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

+108

X

+600

2

+106

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Metz vs Le Havre Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this Ligue 1 encounter and you can get +155 that Le Havre win and +170 that Metz triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +245.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Le Havre are -120, while Metz are alternatively priced at -111.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -139 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The best football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every Ligue 1 game, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+245

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+117

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-213

12

-345

X2

-227

Draw No Bet

1

-111

2

-120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-149

2 Hcp -0.25

+120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-118

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

+102

Those interested in favourite Habib Diallo to find the net first are able to get +525. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +230.

Habib Diallo (Metz)

First

+230

Anytime

+525

Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre)

First

+235

Anytime

+550

Damián Pizarro (Le Havre)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Issa Soumaré (Le Havre)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly (Metz)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Fode Doucoure (Le Havre)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Younes Namli (Le Havre)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Ibou Sané (Metz)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Brian Madjo (Metz)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Godson Kyeremeh (Le Havre)

First

+475

Anytime

+950

Rassoul Ndiaye (Le Havre)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Reda Khadra (Le Havre)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Jessy Deminguet (Metz)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Loïc Nego (Le Havre)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Yassine Kechta (Le Havre)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Jean-Philippe Gbamin (Metz)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Boubacar Traoré (Metz)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Benjamin Stambouli (Metz)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Habib Diallo (Metz)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Issa Soumaré (Le Havre)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Damián Pizarro (Le Havre)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

-

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly (Metz)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Fode Doucoure (Le Havre)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Younes Namli (Le Havre)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Ibou Sané (Metz)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Brian Madjo (Metz)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Rassoul Ndiaye (Le Havre)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Loïc Nego (Le Havre)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Jean-Philippe Gbamin (Metz)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Metz vs Le Havre Lineups & Team News

The Metz vs Le Havre team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1, along with current injury news.

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