Le Havre vs OGC Nice Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips | Ligue 1 Round 3, 31 Aug 2025
Le Havre AC faces OGC Nice in the third round of Ligue 1 at Stade Océane on Sunday, August 31, 2025, starting at 17:15 CEST. Having lost their first two matches, Havre now needs to put an end to their defensive problems. The team, under Didier Digard, has been following a 4-1-4-1 formation, but they have been ineffective in goal finishing. In contrast, Franck Haise's Nice comes in with more attacking flow — a 3-1 win at Auxerre in the second matchday — and with an intention to dominate with Boudaoui and Boga. This overview confirms starting times, personnel changes, and H2H from club and league channels, and gives actionable betting insight.
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After consecutive defeats in the league—first a 3–1 loss to Monaco on August 16, followed by a 2–1 defeat at home to Lens on August 24—Le Havre enters the third round anchored to the bottom. Under Didier Digard, the side normally plays a 4-1-4-1, with the standout central striker Mbwana Samatta and a midline constructed around Yassine Kechta and Rassoul N’Diaye to spearhead transitions. Earlier games saw keeper Mory Diaw come under heavy fire and make numerous saves, no doubt a contributing factor. Points have been dropped due to defensive errors and poor set-piece defending, with Élysée Logbo still an injury long-term absence. Most of the senior players participated in the Lens game, and Digard will probably request greater adherence to formation and shape, deeper low block, and sharper counterattacks — anticipate Le Havre to engage in measured pressing and to target set pieces for their chances.
Le Havre Lineup
🔁 Predicted Lineup: Mory Diaw; Loïc Négo; Arouna Sangante; Gautier Lloris; Ayumu Seko; Yanis Zouaoui; Fodé Doucouré; Yassine Kechta; Rassoul N’Diaye; Issa Soumaré; Mbwana Samatta.
🚑 Injuries/Suspension: Élysée Logbo, Abdoulaye Toure
👨✈️ Head Coach: Didier Digard
OGC Nice (form & statistics)
Nice head into Stade Océane needing more attacking scoring options and more flexibility from the bench. Franck Haise has adopted a 3-4-1-2 or 3-4-3 system with a back 3 and wingbacks, which enables Jeremie Boga and the main striker (Terem Moffi) to use the wide areas. The 3-1 win against Auxerre on August 23 showed how they can generate overloads wide and shift quickly, with Boga’s dribbling and Moffi’s hold-up play in the box being the biggest threats. There are personnel caveats — Youssouf Ndayishimiye suffered a long-term ACL issue earlier and Morgan Sanson has had hamstring issues in recent weeks — but Haise has depth and he has rotated to preserve energy. Expect Nice to implement a vertical press, probe the full-backs, and attack Le Havre’s space between the lines while containing central danger through Boudaoui.
OGC Nice Lineup
🔁 Predicted Lineup: Yehvann Diouf, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Juma Bah, Antoine Mendy, Melvin Bard, Salis Abdul Samed,Tom Louchet, Samed, Jerémie Boga, Isak Jansson, Terem Moffi
🚑 Injuries/Suspension: Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Morgan Sanson, Hicham Boudaoui
👨✈️ Head Coach: Franck Haise
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Le Havre AC vs OGC Nice Head-to-Head Statistics
In 14 meetings: Le Havre 6 wins, Nice 5, 3 draws. Recent meetings favor Nice with more wins in the last 4 fixtures.
Le Havre AC vs OGC Nice Betting Tips and Odds
- Nice to win (1X2) – Superior recent form and scoring rhythm suggests a visitor edge.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS: Yes) – Le Havre have scored against Lens; Nice consistently score.
- Over 1.5 Total Goals – Defensive lapses and attacking intent make a multi-goal game likely.
- Nice to Score in 1st Half – Nice have proven ability to start strong
- Total Corners Over – Both squads favor flank play and set-piece.
Le Havre AC vs OGC Nice Match Prediction
Nice are the slight favourites to win at Stade Océane, but a high-scoring contest with both sides scoring seems most realistic.
Top 3 bet tips for this match:-
📌 Nice to win/draw & Over 1.5 goals @ 1.63 odds –
Their attack is in form and Havre’s concession record raises red flags.
📌 Both Teams to Score @ 1.7 odds –
Defensive vulnerabilities on both sides and potency in attack suggest both will find the net.
📌 Nice 2–1 Le Havre (Correct Score) @ 8.0 odds –
HmmA tight but attacking fixture; Nice likely edge it while conceding from counters or set-pieces.
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