Match preview
Lyon host Le Havre as Fonseca's side seek second straight win
Lyon welcome Le Havre to Parc Olympique Lyonnais for a Ligue 1 round two fixture, with Paulo Fonseca's side sitting fourth in the table after collecting three points from their opening match. Le Havre, managed by Didier Digard, are down in 14th having taken nothing from their first outing this season.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
The hosts arrive on the back of a WDWLL sequence in their most recent matches, including wins over Toulouse and Sparta Praha alongside defeats to Sparta Praha again and Real Betis. Le Havre's recent form reads LWLLD, with a solitary win over Le Mans sandwiched between defeats to Monaco, Oviedo and Ipswich and a draw against Laval.
The two sides have met five times in recent seasons, with the most recent meeting in March 2026 ending goalless. Lyon won the previous encounter 1-0 in December 2025, while Le Havre have also had emphatic results in this fixture, including a 4-2 away win in March 2025. Francois Letexier takes charge of Saturday's match at Parc Olympique Lyonnais.
Lyon head into the match with a WDWLL run compared to Le Havre's LWLLD form, with the hosts' extra win reflected in their higher league position.
The fixture has produced contrasting scorelines in recent meetings, from a 4-0 away win to a goalless draw, hinting at the unpredictable nature of this head-to-head.
Lyon meet Le Havre in the Ligue 1 (Regular Season - 2). Kick-off is Saturday, 29 August 2026, 18:45 UTC at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Referee: Francois Letexier.
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 74% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Lyon have gone over 1.5 in 84% of their last 38 matches and Le Havre in 61% of their last 38, against a league ra
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 33% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Lyon have gone over 3.5 in 32% of their last 38 matches and Le Havre in 13% of their last 38, against a league ra
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 53% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Lyon have gone over 2.5 in 58% of their last 38 matches and Le Havre in 29% of their last 38, against a league ra
Both Teams to Score — No. League base rate: 50% both teams score On the other hand: The hosts clearly outclass the visitors — The home side is rated 287 Elo points above the visitors — big home favourites this size see the t
Lyon to Score. League base rate: 72% home sides score
Home rated 1860 vs 1584 — 0.88 expected score Lyon sit 4th; Le Havre 14th (FL1 · 1 matches played) Le Havre missing rotation midfielder Yanis Zouaoui Lyon in stronger form — 1.8 vs 1.0 ppg (n=5)
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Lyon vs Le Havre, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this Ligue 1 fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What time does Lyon vs Le Havre kick off?
Kick-off is Saturday, 29 August 2026, 18:45 UTC at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, a Ligue 1 fixture (matchday 2).
›Where can I watch Lyon vs Le Havre goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.
›What is the head-to-head record between Lyon and Le Havre?
Lyon and Le Havre have met 6 times — 3 wins for Lyon, 1 win for Le Havre and 2 draws.