Marseille vs Le Havre Prediction Ligue 1 18.10.2025
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Marseille vs Le Havre Prediction Ligue 1
Marseille vs Le Havre Prediction and Betting Tips for Saturday’s Ligue 1 clash at the Orange Velodrome promises fireworks. Les Olympiens are looking to continue their stellar form after the international break, sitting second in the table, just a point behind PSG. Fans can expect high intensity, and XpertStats tipsters have already dissected the numbers. Check out our Ligue 1 Stats for deeper insights.
- Marseille are unbeaten in their last seven home Ligue 1 matches, scoring 14 goals in the process.
- Le Havre have only scored one goal away this season, making them one of Ligue 1’s weakest traveling sides.
- Marseille lead the league in goal difference with +10, showing a potent attacking style.
- Le Havre have drawn three of their last five matches, showing resilience but struggling offensively.
Marseille’s season has been a rollercoaster. After a shaky start with two defeats in three matches, Roberto De Zerbi’s men bounced back in style, beating PSG 1-0 in Le Classique and cruising past Metz 3-0 before the break. Their attacking numbers are eye-catching, averaging 3.33 goals per game while conceding only 0.67. With Igor Paixao, Matt O’Riley, and Amine Gouiri in form, Marseille are not just winning, they’re making statements.
Le Havre, on the other hand, are treading carefully in Ligue 1. Sitting 14th, they are only a point clear of the relegation playoff zone. Didier Digard’s side has shown grit, drawing three of their last five matches, including a comeback from 0-2 to 2-2 against Rennes. But offensively, they struggle, they’ve scored just 0.33 goals per game and only one goal on the road all season. Can they really breach Marseille’s fortress at the Velodrome? History suggests otherwise.
Team news adds more intrigue. Marseille might be without Facundo Medina, Geoffrey Kondogbia, and Hamed Traore, while international fatigue could affect Timothy Weah, Leonardo Balerdi, Geronimo Rulli, and Amir Murillo. Yet, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with four goals and three assists in seven games, is expected to start. For Le Havre, Abdoulaye Toure returns from injury, but Thomas Delaine, Reda Khadra, Elysse Logbo, and Ally Samatta remain sidelined.
Head-to-head history favors Marseille heavily. The hosts have won their last six meetings against Le Havre, including a 5-1 thrashing at home. Given Marseille’s lethal home form, scoring 14 goals while conceding just two, and Le Havre’s dismal away record, a home victory looks very likely. Expect an open, attacking match that leans heavily in favor of the hosts. This clash could be a prime candidate for bettors eyeing Marseille’s dominance and goal-heavy games.
Marseille prepares for a busy Ligue 1 schedule this weekend as Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Geoffrey Kondogbia, Hamed Traoré, and Amine Gouiri will miss the match against Le Havre. Jeffrey De Lange could start in goal following his previous post-international break appearance. De Zerbi emphasized team focus and continuity, aiming to extend Marseille’s home winning streak while managing player rotation carefully. Source: La Provence.
Marseille (-1.5) looks a solid choice given their dominance at the Orange Velodrome this season. Les Olympiens have won all four home games, scoring 14 goals while conceding just two, averaging an astonishing 3.33 goals per match. Le Havre’s road form is worrying—they have scored only one goal away all season and are among the league’s lowest-scoring sides. Historical clashes also favor Marseille, who have won their last six meetings, including a 5-1 home thrashing. Roberto De Zerbi’s attack, featuring Aubameyang, Paixao, and Greenwood, is in red-hot form, consistently breaking down mid-table defences. Le Havre, though resilient, rely on draws to stay afloat, lacking the firepower to cope with Marseille’s offensive intensity. With Marseille’s defense solid and Le Havre struggling away, the hosts are expected to win comfortably by at least two goals, making the -1.5 handicap the most logical bet.
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