Match Analysis and Prediction: Le Havre vs Auxerre
Date and time: 01 Sep 2024 at 15:00 UTC
Referee: Marc Bollengier
Stadium: Stade Oceane
Location: Le Havre, France
Recent Form and Performances
Le Havre:
Le Havre has shown mixed results in their recent matches:
– A significant 2-0 away win over Saint-Etienne.
– A heavy 4-1 home loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
– In recent friendlies, they had a heavy 6-0 defeat to Bochum but managed a 1-1 draw against NEC Nijmegen and AZ Alkmaar.
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Auxerre:
Auxerre’s recent performances have seen a mix of wins and losses:
– A 2-0 away loss to Nantes.
– A 2-1 home win over Nice.
– In friendlies, they had losses such as 3-1 to Reims but won games like a 2-1 victory over Troyes.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Historical matchups between Le Havre and Auxerre:
– The last meeting on 7th May 2022, ended with a 2-1 win for Auxerre away at Le Havre.
– Le Havre secured a 3-2 away win on 21st December 2021.
– A 1-1 draw at Auxerre on 5th April 2021.
– Another 1-1 draw at Le Havre on 1st December 2020.
Predicted Lineups and Key Players
Le Havre (4-3-3 formation):
– Goalkeeper: Arthur Desmas (30)
– Defenders: Loïc Négo (7), Arouna Sangante (93), Etienne Youte Kinkoue (6), Gautier Lloris (4)
– Midfielders: Yanis Zouaoui (18), Yassine Kechta (8), Oussama Targhalline (5)
– Forwards: Abdoulaye Toure (94), Antoine Joujou (21), Josue Casimir (23)
Key Players to Watch: Abdoulaye Toure (2 shots on target, 1 goal), Gautier Lloris (1 goal), Arouna Sangante (1 goal).
Auxerre (4-4-2 formation):
– Goalkeeper: Donovan Leon (16)
– Defenders: Paul Joly (26), Jubal (4), Gabriel Osho (3), Ki-Jana Hoever (23)
– Midfielders: Gaetan Perrin (10), Rayan Raveloson (97), Elisha Owusu (42), Lassine Sinayoko (17)
– Forwards: Theo Bair (9), Eros Maddy (11)
Key Players to Watch: Rayan Raveloson (1 goal, 3 shots on target), Paul Joly (1 assist), Ado Onaiwu (4 shots on target).
Strengths and Considerations
Le Havre’s Strengths:
– Home advantage at Stade Oceane.
– Recent confidence boost from their 2-0 win against Saint-Etienne.
Auxerre’s Strengths:
– Recent head-to-head advantage with victories in past encounters.
– Key attacking players like Rayan Raveloson and Ado Onaiwu posing a consistent threat.
Considerations:
– Le Havre’s inconsistency in recent matches and defensively vulnerable in certain games.
– Auxerre’s mixed form and need for an away performance to improve standings.
– Historical matchups indicate competitive games with draws and narrow wins.
Predicted Score and Outcome
Considering both teams’ current form, head-to-head history, and individual player performances, it’s likely to be a competitive match with a slight edge for Auxerre due to historical performance.
Predicted Result: Le Havre 1-2 Auxerre
Potential Goal Scorers:
– Le Havre: Abdoulaye Toure
– Auxerre: Rayan Raveloson, Theo Bair
(Note: These predictions are based on available data and trends, but actual match outcomes depend on various factors like player performances on match day and tactical decisions.)
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