Le Havre and Lorient meet at Stade Océane, in a match for the 38 th round of the Liga 2. In the last direct match for this edition of the league, on 28-07-2018, the two teams tied (0-0) . The history of recent direct confrontations is favorable to the visiting team, which records 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 4 matches. In this game the home factor may be decisive, since the Le Havre presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
Le Havre:
The home team is currently in the 7 th position of the league, with 54 points won, after 13 wins, 15 draws and 9 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in a home match against Gazélec Ajaccio, by (2-2). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Valenciennes, by (1-0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 14 goals scored and 13 conceded; against 9 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 27 goals scored and 18 conceded. For the championship, Le Havre won 19 points out of 30 possible, after 5 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in the last 10 home matches. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition, so it has not been very strong defensively. In 37 matches in this competition, they only got 2 comebacks in the 12 games in which they suffered the first goal.
It is with a campaign of ups and downs that Le Havre has been presented in the French second division. As the championship is near the end and you just have to wait at least get a positive score in the round that remains to play. It is clear that to achieve what you want is necessary to have a great performance and mistakes can not occur. For that reason, he does not think about having a slip in this match, despite being aware that he will play against a team that is better in the competition. In this match the best players that are available will go to the field.
Lorient:
After 16 wins, 12 draws and 9 losses, the away team is currently in the 6 th position, with 60 points won. In the last match, they have tied at home against Sochaux by (0-0), after in the previous match they have tied tied in an away match against Niort, by (2-2). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 6 victories, 6 draws and 3 defeats in their stadium. In the last 10 away matches for the championship, Lorient have 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 15 points out of 30 possible. In their away league matches the most frequent result at half-time was the 0-0 (7 out of 19 matches). The team has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, so they have not displayed great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 37 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 13 times, but have won the first leg in 4. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 18 away matches for this competition: they have scored 8 of their 22 goals between minutes (31′- Four. Five’).
The balance at the top of the table is very large and the Lorient is in that group of teams. By wanting the promotion it is evident that he will not want to lose points, so he is focused on conquering the victory. In this way, you must show good football, with attitude and determination, as well as the probability of obtaining it increases a lot. The team needs to show what they have better, knowing how to defend themselves, work the ball and have efficiency in their more advanced men. Nothing beyond the three points interests you at a time like this. On this occasion Jonathan Martins Pereira will be absent, for being in the medical department.
PREDICTION: Lorient to win @ 2,10
