Le Havre take on Paris FC in a Ligue 1 match at the Stade Oceane this Sunday. Le Havre are currently in 14th place in the league table, while newly-promoted Paris FC are one spot above them in 13th.
With not many points separating these sides from the danger zone, though, a good showing here could be crucial for either.
So, who will be likely to come out on top this weekend?
Le Havre vs Paris FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- In a fascinating note, if you include a friendly game that was played in August, Le Havre and Paris FC have actually drawn in their last four games, with two of those matches ending 0-0.
- Le Havre are coming into this match on a four-game winless run, having lost their last two and drawn the two matches before that. Their most recent game saw them fall to 10-man Lille after conceding an 88th-minute goal in a disappointing showing.
- Paris FC are also winless in their last three, having fallen to poor defeats to Rennes and Lille. Their last game saw them draw with bottom-side Auxerre in what looked like a winnable game, too, leaving Paris fans frustrated.
- Despite their relatively low league position, goals definitely haven't been a problem for Paris at all this season. They have scored 21 in their first 14 matches, more than four of the sides who sit above them and as many as 6th place Lyon.
- Le Havre, in contrast, have struggled with goals in recent games in particular. They've only managed to score three goals in their last six games, with their most recent two wins being 1-0.
Le Havre vs Paris FC Prediction
Neither of these sides have been in the best form as of late, with both coming into this match on winless runs.
While Paris FC have not struggled for goals like Le Havre, too, they haven't been free-scoring in recent matches as such, scoring four in their last four matches.
Given that Le Havre don't have the worst defense in the league, as well as the history of games between these two ending with honours even, the prediction here is another draw.
Prediction: Le Havre 1-1 Paris FC
Le Havre vs Paris FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw.
Tip 2: Game to feature fewer than 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been fewer than 2.5 goals scored in four of Le Havre's last five matches).
Bold Tip: Ilan Kebbal to score or assist for Paris FC - Yes (Kebbal has 10 goal involvements in 14 games this season).