Strasbourg vs Le Havre Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 17.05.2025

• Date and Time: Saturday, May 17, 19:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg, France.

Strasbourg vs Le Havre Preview and Team News

Strasbourg Team News

Strasbourg fell to a surprise defeat away to Angers in their most recent Ligue 1 match, which significantly dented their fight for a top-four berth and with it a place in next season’s Champions League.

This was Strasbourg’s first defeat in their last five outings, which include 2 draws and 2 wins. They currently sit 6th on the Ligue 1 table with 57 points, level on points with fourth- and fifth-placed Nice and LOSC ahead of the final match of the season.

DILANE “Skills” BAKWA pic.twitter.com/hHnGcJxYSF

— Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace English (@RCSA_English) May 12, 2025

While it is out of their hands, Strasbourg will approach the last game of the season with an imperative to win. The focus will be to get the three points to bolster their chance of sealing a top-four place, just in case Nice or LOSC slip up in their respective final matches. 

They will have to do this without the injured center-forward Moïse Sahi Dion, who is nursing an Achilles tendon rupture, and is unlikely to be available for selection on Saturday as Ligue 1 season comes to an exciting close. 

Strasbourg predicted lineup vs Le Havre

Strasbourg predicted lineup vs Le Havre: (3-4-2-1): Petrovic; Doukouré, Sarr, Doué; Moreira, Barco, Santos, Bakwa; Amo-Ameyaw, Diarra; Lemarechal.

Le Havre Team News

Le Havre were on the losing end of a 1-3 scoreline in their penultimate match of the season against Marseille at home. The loss followed a 1-2 triumph away to Auxerre, a 1-1 draw against Monaco, a loss away to PSG (2-1), and a heavy defeat at home to Rennes (1-5) to round up their last five outings. 

The results highlight an inherent consistency in Le Havre’s performances, showing in the results and characterizing their battle with relegation.

La billetterie pour le déplacement à 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐠 est ouverte 🎟️

— Havre Athletic Club ⚽️ (@HAC_Foot) May 13, 2025

In the middle of a two-way fight for survival, Le Havre are just a point ahead of St-Etienne and the drop zone. They will need to get a win to make sure that they will remain in Ligue 1 next season. 

A loss for Le Havre and a win for St-Etienne in their last game could mean that Le Havre will join the already-relegated Montpellier.

Le Havre’s form guide shows that they have a solitary win in their last five outings, including three defeats and a draw. They will also have to deal with the absence of center-forward Élysée Logbo, who is sidelined with a shoulder problem.

Le Havre predicted lineup vs Strasbourg

Le Havre predicted lineup vs Strasbourg: (4-3-3): Gorgelin; Nego, Kinkoue, Sangante, F. Touré; Kechta, Mwanga, A. Touré; Casimir, Ayew, Soumare.

Strasbourg vs Le Havre Prediction 

• Pick: Strasbourg to win
• Odds: 1.55 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Strasbourg 2-1 Le Havre

This will be a closely contested match as the Champions League-chasing Strasbourg go head-to-head against relegation-battling Le Havre. The high stakes of the match mean that both sides will be motivated and switched on for the match.

Strasbourg will play in front of the Stade de la Meinau crowd, which will hand them a significant edge. Familiar surroundings of a supportive home crowd will give the Strasbourg players the edge to set the tempo of the game and make it difficult for Le Havre.

A tough result in Angers#SCORCSA (2-1) pic.twitter.com/sLqySapwuX

— Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace English (@RCSA_English) May 10, 2025

Strasbourg’s predicted 3-4-2-1 formation will allow them to maintain a compact, disciplined defense while offering flexibility in attack. This team structure gives their creative players the freedom to attack when in possession and create chances in the final third, while retaining their shape and solidity.

My take here is that Strasbourg have the edge and will likely win the three points on offer on Saturday.

Strasbourg vs Le Havre Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Team Strasbourg To Score First Goal And Win – Yes
• Odds: 1.77 (22Bet)

Le Havre have shown in recent matches that they have a soft underbelly when their defenders are exposed, as shown by the 12 goals they have conceded in their last matches in Ligue 1.

Strasbourg have also shown that their aggression in pressing and directness when in possession can be a handful for many sides. Coming up against the relegation-battling Le Havre is expected to result in goals.

Strasbourg will make a fast start to the match, playing at home, forcing the visitors into their own half, and dominating possession. This approach has them odds on to open the scoring and set the stage to go on and win the match.

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