Le Havre vs Paris Saint-Germain AI Prediction 16 August 2024

Match Analysis: Le Havre vs. Paris Saint-Germain

Match Information:

Date and time: 16 Aug 2024 at 18:45 UTC
Referee: Willy Delajod
Stadium: Stade Oceane
Location: Le Havre, France

Predicted Lineups:

Le Havre:

Formation: 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Arthur Desmas (30)
Defenders: Oualid El Hajjam (17), Etienne Youte Kinkoue (6), Gautier Lloris (4), Christopher Operi (27)
Midfielders: Abdoulaye Toure (94), Yassine Kechta (8), Daler Kuzyaev (14)
Forwards: Josue Casimir (23), Steve Ngoura (13), Emmanuel Sabbi (11)

Paris Saint-Germain:

Formation: 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma (99)
Defenders: Nordi Mukiele (26), Marquinhos (5), Lucas Beraldo (35), Nuno Mendes (25)
Midfielders: Warren Zaïre-Emery (33), Vitinha (17), Fabián Ruiz (8)
Forwards: Ousmane Dembélé (10), Randal Kolo Muani (23), Bradley Barcola (29)

Head-to-Head:

– Last meeting: 27 April 2024, Paris Saint-Germain 3-3 Le Havre
– Historically, Paris Saint-Germain has dominated Le Havre in most of their encounters.

Recent Form:

Le Havre:
– Loss to Bochum (0-6)
– Draw against NEC Nijmegen (1-1)
– Draw against AZ Alkmaar (1-1)
– Loss to Lorient (0-1)
– Draw against Clermont Foot (1-1)
– Win against Union Sportive Fougeres (7-0)

Paris Saint-Germain:
– Draw against RB Leipzig (1-1)
– Draw against Sturm Graz (2-2)
– Win against Lyon (2-1)
– Win against Metz (2-0)
– Win against Nice (2-1)
– Loss to Borussia Dortmund (0-1) in Champions League

Team Strengths and Considerations:

Le Havre:
– Strengths: Solid midfield with Yassine Kechta and Daler Kuzyaev. Players like Josue Casimir and Emmanuel Sabbi provide good attacking options.
– Considerations: Recent heavy defeat to Bochum highlights defensive vulnerabilities. Lack of consistent wins in recent friendlies.

Paris Saint-Germain:
– Strengths: Strong attacking lineup with Dembélé, Kolo Muani, and Barcola. Experienced midfield bolstered by Ruiz and Vitinha. Consistent performance in Ligue 1 games towards the end of the previous season.
– Considerations: Draws in recent friendlies suggest the need to fine-tune preseason form. Occasional defensive lapses but generally strong overall.

Weather Factor:

– Given that it’s an evening game in Le Havre, the weather is expected to be mild and shouldn’t play a significant factor in the match.

Predicted Outcome:

Considering PSG’s dominant history and recent performance trends against Le Havre, the match is likely to favor the away team. PSG’s superior squad depth and quality, despite recent friendly draws, should give them the edge over Le Havre’s inconsistent form.

Predicted Score:
– Le Havre 0-3 Paris Saint-Germain

Potential Goalscorers:
– Paris Saint-Germain: Ousmane Dembélé, Randal Kolo Muani, Bradley Barcola

This prediction takes into account not just recent friendlies but also historical domination, individual player strengths, and overall team form. PSG is expected to exploit Le Havre’s defensive frailties and secure a convincing victory.