Le Havre vs Angers

The numbers tell a clear story for Le Havre: 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses in their last 5 outings, worth 4 points — a worrying return. 5 goals scored and 7 conceded in their last 5 appearances point to a side that can generally find a way to score. At the back, they have been showing signs of vulnerability, conceding 1.4 goals per game on average.

Angers arrive with their own narrative, shaped by a set of results that pulls in another direction. Angers head into this fixture brimming with belief after collecting 9 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. Their attacking output stands at 9 goals in 5 matches. In recent encounters between these sides, the results have been fairly evenly split, with 2 home wins, 1 away wins and 3 draws. With 12 goals in 6 games (2.0 per match), the fixture has tended to be more measured.

Angers have been the more prolific side in front of goal recently, but Angers boast the stronger defensive record. The contrasting styles could make for a fascinating tactical battle. As the stronger side on paper, Angers will want to dictate proceedings. However, Le Havre will be well aware of the threat they pose and may look to frustrate and hit on the break.

This could genuinely go either way, with neither side holding an obvious edge on recent evidence. The team in better form holds a slight edge, but this is far from a foregone conclusion. All eyes turn to the Ligue 1 when this one gets under way.