This Sunday, the 4th round of the French championship features a match at the Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, where the local team will face Le Havre. Here’s a closer look at the goals betting options for this game.
Match Preview
Under the guidance of Liam Rosenior, Le Havre has had a strong start this season, managing European qualifiers alongside their league commitments. They’ve secured two clean-sheet victories and put up a solid fight against Monaco. This is particularly noteworthy given their limited resources and busy schedule. The team is collecting points while showcasing effective attacking play.
Strasbourg is especially resilient at home, achieving 8 wins in their last 11 Ligue 1 matches there. This young team utilizes quick transitions to create scoring opportunities but can also make defensive errors that the opposition might capitalize on.
Le Havre, coached by Didier Digard, has faced a challenging start but managed to surprise everyone by defeating Nice 3-1 in their third match. Despite being newcomers, Le Havre is unafraid to take risks and has scored in 18 consecutive Ligue 1 matches, reflecting their efficient attacking strategy.
The visitors perform well away from home too, recording 5 wins and 2 draws in their last 10 outings. They play an open style of football, indicating that their scoring streak is likely to continue in this matchup.
Probable Lineups
- Strasbourg: Penders, Sarr, Doucouré, Höisberg, Ouattara, Amougou, Luis, Moreira, Barco, Panichelli, Lemaréchal
- Le Havre: Diaw, Zouaoui, Lloris, Sangante, Nego, Seko, Soumaré, Kechta, Ndiaye, Doucouré, Samatta
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Strasbourg has scored in 13 of their last 14 Ligue 1 matches.
- In 11 of Le Havre’s last 12 away games, both teams have found the net.
- In 6 of Strasbourg’s last 7 home matches, the “both teams to score” option has been successful.
Prediction
Both teams are starting the season positively with a focus on attack. Strasbourg scores reliably at home but also concedes goals regularly. Le Havre, meanwhile, is proactive in their offensive play, scoring in nearly every match. Considering these statistics and form, the ‘both teams to score’ bet at odds of 1.84 is a reasonable option.