Le Havre became a hot topic when the club decided to ban Ligue 1 Broadcasters from the club due to a payment dispute with BeIN Sports.
Le Havre is currently 15th with only two wins (vs. Auxerre and Saint-Etienne) and has lost all four of its last matches. The team suffers defensively and now pays the price for it, as it only once kept a clean sheet against Saint-Etienne. In the last three matches, Le Havre conceded eight goals, suggesting that it lacks defensive fundamentals.
One of the most exciting news at the beginning of the season was André Ayew’s return, but he isn’t enough to compensate for the team’s lack of defensive organisation.
Lyon’s start to the season has also been challenging. The club is currently 8th in Ligue 1, with a balanced record of three victories, three defeats, and one draw. Lyon’s last defeat was against Marseille (2-3) in September.
In Europe, Lyon has started the season well with a victory against Olympiacos (2-0) and Rangers (1-4). These positive results gave Lyon the confidence needed to improve in Ligue 1, as the team won against Nantes (2-0) just before the beginning of the international break.
Despite that, Lyon faces internal pressure over its poor start to the season. It’s noteworthy that Lyon has a negative goal difference (10:12), as the team’s backline hasn’t been reliable. The club invested heavily during the summer, as Veretout, Zaha, and Caleta-Car were purchased or loaned, but their presence hasn’t been felt yet.
Bet hereLyon might be going through dark times, but this encounter remains a must-win. Le Havre has never been less confident, while the team should look to introduce players who haven’t played much yet.
European matches will force rotations as well, this is, therefore, the perfect game to try new things out for Lyon. The club might have faced challenges in the past, but its academy has remained intact and provided for the first team.
Nonetheless, Lyon never defeated Le Havre in two encounters, with the last one ending in a 3-1 victory for Le Havre.
A lot of this didn’t work out in Lyon’s 24/25 season, but if there is someone who hasn’t been affected by it, it’s Alexandre Lacazette. He has consistently been Lyon’s last hope in front of the goal, which means that the manager should build the team around Lacazette.
This is also the perfect match for Lyon to rotate and give newcomers a chance, considering that Le Havre has struggled offensively.
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