Lyon1Le Havre1

HT 0–0Sat 29 Aug 2026, 18:45 Predictions graded

Predictions3–827%

Edges2–529%

PossPossession 57%–43%ShotsShots 15–12On targetOn target 5–4CornersCorners 5–5

Quick Take

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Context last updated 24 Aug 2026, 08:22 · Europe/Bucharest

Lyon are strong favourites based on H2H and early form, but the odds offer no value.

The best edge is over 1.5 second-half goals at 2.63 (model 55% vs implied 38%). Avoid the heavily juiced Lyon win, double chance, and first-half over 0.5 markets.

Context

Lyon are 4th in Ligue 1 with 3 points after one match.
Lyon won 2-0 at Toulouse on August 22, scoring twice in the second half. That result shows they can win away, but this is their first home match of the season, so home form is still unknown.
- Lyon beat Toulouse 2-0 on 2026-08-22.
- Lyon are 4th in Ligue 1 with 3 points.
Le Havre left-back Y. Zouaoui left the Monaco match in the 40th minute and is confirmed out for about a month.
Le Havre must replace Zouaoui on the left side of defence for the trip to Lyon. The absence removes a confirmed defensive option, forcing a change in the back line and potentially altering the balance on that flank.
- MadeInFOOT reports that Didier Digard confirmed Y. Zouaoui would be out for a month after leaving the Monaco match in the 40th minute.
- Doyens separately reported that Digard confirmed the injury-related absence for the Lyon trip.
ConfirmedSources checked 29 Aug 2026, 00:10 · Europe/BucharestMadeInFOOTinfra-of.madeinfoot.com · 27 Aug 2026Doyensdoyens.fr · 28 Aug 2026
Le Havre are 14th in Ligue 1 with 0 points after one match.
Le Havre lost 1-0 at home to Monaco on August 23, conceding in the first half. They have not scored yet this season, which could make it hard for them to get a result at Lyon.
- Le Havre lost 1-0 to Monaco on 2026-08-23.
- Le Havre are 14th in Ligue 1 with 0 points.
Lyon lost 1-2 at home to Fenerbahçe on 26 August, ending their Champions League play-off 2-3 on aggregate.
Lyon play Le Havre three days after that elimination, leaving a short recovery window. Paulo Fonseca has asked his group to turn the page, but the quick turnaround may influence rotation and preparation for this league fixture.
- UEFA records Lyon’s 1-2 home defeat to Fenerbahçe on 26 August, a 2-3 aggregate loss.
- Olympique Lyonnais said Paulo Fonseca asked his group to turn the page and focus on Le Havre at the 28 August press conference.
ConfirmedSources checked 29 Aug 2026, 00:10 · Europe/BucharestUEFA Champions Leaguewww.uefa.com · 26 Aug 2026

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Positive edges · 3

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Result1 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Lyon's superior recent H2H record and strong start to the season give them a clear edge, supported by home advantage.
- Lyon won last home H2H 1-0 (Dec 2025) and 4-2 (Mar 2025)
- Lyon unbeaten in last 4 H2H (3W, 1D)
- Lyon won opening Ligue 1 match 2-0 away; Le Havre lost 0-1 at home
- Lyon averaged 2.1 goals per match in last 15; Le Havre conceded 1.4
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostLyonEstimated chance58%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Lyon's strong H2H dominance and early-season form make them unlikely to lose, so protecting against a draw is prudent.
- Lyon unbeaten in last 4 H2H (3W, 1D)
- Lyon won opening match; Le Havre lost
- Lyon home record vs Le Havre: 2 wins in last 2 meetings
BetBugs · Double ChancewonLyon or DrawEstimated chance82%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Lyon's tendency to start strong at home gives them a slight edge to lead at halftime.
- Lyon led at halftime in 47% of last 15 matches
- Le Havre trailed at halftime in 20% of last 15 matches
- Lyon scored first-half goals in 8 of last 15 matches
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostLyonEstimated chance40%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Lyon's ability to control games from the start makes a halftime/fulltime double plausible.
- Lyon led at halftime and won in 5 of last 15 matches
- Le Havre trailed at halftime and lost in 2 of last 15 matches
- Lyon won last home H2H 1-0 with a first-half goal
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublelostLyon/LyonEstimated chance35%

Goals1 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have shown a tendency for high-scoring games, and Lyon's attacking output at home supports over 2.5 goals.
- Lyon averaged 2.1 goals for and 1.7 against in last 15 matches
- Le Havre averaged 1.3 goals for and 1.4 against
- Combined average goals per match: 3.8
- Last home H2H: Lyon 4-2 Le Havre (6 goals)
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostOver 2.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Le Havre's consistent scoring record and Lyon's defensive vulnerabilities make both teams scoring likely.
- Lyon conceded in 10 of last 15 matches
- Le Havre scored in 11 of last 15 matches
- Le Havre scored in 4 of last 5 H2H meetings
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonYesEstimated chance58%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have a solid record of scoring in the first half, making over 0.5 first-half goals likely.
- Lyon averaged 0.9 first-half goals in last 15
- Le Havre averaged 0.9 first-half goals in last 15
- Combined first-half goal average: 1.8
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance62%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Lyon's strong second-half scoring and Le Havre's tendency to concede late support over 1.5 second-half goals.
- Lyon averaged 1.2 second-half goals in last 15
- Le Havre averaged 0.4 second-half goals in last 15
- Combined second-half goal average: 1.6
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalflostOver 1.5Estimated chance55%

Match stats1 of 3 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Lyon's high corner count and Le Havre's moderate numbers suggest a total above 9.5 corners is plausible.
- Lyon averaged 7.3 corners per match in last 15
- Le Havre averaged 4.1 corners per match in last 15
- Combined average corners: 11.4
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonOver 9.5Estimated chance52%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Lyon's attacking style generates many corners, and Le Havre's defense concedes corners regularly.
- Lyon averaged 7.3 corners per match overall
- Lyon had 7 corners in last home match vs Sparta Praha
- Le Havre conceded 5+ corners in 4 of last 5 away matches
BetBugs · Home CornerslostLyon over 5.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Le Havre's high card count and the competitive nature of the match could push total cards over 3.5.
- Lyon averaged 0.9 yellow cards per match
- Le Havre averaged 2.3 yellow cards per match
- Combined average yellow cards: 3.2
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderlostOver 3.5Estimated chance55%