Expert Analysis: Lyon vs Le Havre
Lyon and Le Havre face off in a highly anticipated match, with the data suggesting a dynamic encounter. Lyon, known for their attacking prowess, is predicted to have an edge in the second half, as indicated by the high odds for the home team scoring in the latter stages (83.20). The match is expected to be relatively disciplined, with under 5.5 cards at 92.60 and even fewer under 4.5 cards at 77.50. This suggests a controlled game with fewer bookings than might be expected in a high-stakes match.
Lyon
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Le Havre
LDLLD
Date: 2025-12-14
Time: 14:00
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Venue: Groupama Stadium
Score: 1-0
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5.5 Cards | 92.10% | (1-0) 6 cards 1.40 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 89.00% | (1-0) | |
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 84.10% | (1-0) | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 78.40% | (1-0) 6 cards 1.78 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 81.50% | (1-0) 1-0 2H 1.30 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 80.50% | (1-0) 0-0 1H 1.18 | |
| Last Goal 73+ Minutes | 71.70% | (1-0) 1.83 | |
| Draw In First Half | 62.80% | (1-0) 0-0 1H 2.25 | |
| Home Team To Win | 63.50% | (1-0) 1.68 | |
| Both Teams Not to Score | 66.00% | (1-0) 1.95 | |
| Goal In Last 15 Minutes | 65.40% | (1-0) | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 55.00% | (1-0) 1.30 | |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 57.00% | (1-0) 1.91 | |
| Home Team To Score In 1st Half | 59.00% | (1-0) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 58.90% | (1-0) | |
| Goal In Last 10 Minutes | 58.00% | (1-0) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.37% | (1-0) | |
| Yellow Cards | 2.31% | (1-0) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.86% | (1-0) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.02% | (1-0) | |
| Red Cards | 1.47% | (1-0) |
Prediction Insights
- Defensive Strategy: Le Havre is likely to adopt a defensive strategy in the first half, reflected by the odds for the away team not scoring in the first half at 88.40.
- Scoring Patterns: The prediction for a goal in the last 10 minutes (57.80) and last 15 minutes (61.50) indicates potential late-game excitement, possibly due to Lyon’s offensive strategy or fatigue on Le Havre’s part.
- Carding: With an average of 2.11 yellow cards and 0.57 red cards, the match might see some aggressive play but is unlikely to have excessive bookings.
- Goal Expectation: The average total goals predicted at 3.87 suggests a relatively high-scoring game, aligning with over 1.5 goals at 55.50 and over 2.5 goals at 57.60.
Betting Opportunities
- Under 5.5 Cards: Betting on fewer bookings is attractive given the disciplined nature of both teams.
- Home Team Victory: With odds of 66.30, Lyon’s home advantage makes them strong contenders for victory.
- Both Teams Not To Score: Despite being less likely (61.00), this could be a conservative bet if both teams focus heavily on defense.
Additional Predictions
- The likelihood of no goals in the second half (81.20) suggests Le Havre might hold firm defensively after halftime.
- A draw in the first half is possible at odds of 62.70, indicating a tightly contested start.