Reims vs Le Havre Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 18/12/2023, 14:00  by Steve Ashfield in Ligue 1 Predictions

Reims are eighth in Ligue 1 but struggling for form at present. They host tenth placed Le Havre aiming to avoid a third successive league loss. The weekend saw them lose 2-0 at Lens and that followed a 2-1 away defeat at Nice. Of their last five league fixtures, four have ended in defeat. Their last league win was a 2-1 home victory over Strasbourg on the first day of December and even that saw an opposition player score the winning goal for them. Home form for the Red and Whites has produced four wins but the other three have all ended in defeat. Two of the last four on home soil have been lost, though they have been inflicted by Monaco and PSG. Seven home league games have seen them score nine goals but concede the same number.

Le Havre begin this game only two places and four points below their opponents. The newly promoted side are six points above the relegation zone and seven adrift of the final European qualifying position. The weekend saw them get back into winning ways with an impressive home win over high-flying Nice. That ended a run of two straight league defeats and four without a win. The Sky and Navy have only won four league games since their promotion but only lost five games. Seven have ended level and only Toulouse have drawn more league games this season. On the road, the Dean Club have drawn five of their eight league fixtures. We go for a double chance wager on Le Havre to win or draw this game.