Le Havre is set to host Metz this Sunday at the Stade Océane for Match Day 31 of Ligue 1 action.
Le Havre currently holds 14th place with 30 points. In their previous fixture, Didier Digard‘s squad played to a 1-1 draw against Angers in the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season.
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Metz sits in 18th position with 15 points. Their last game saw Benoît Tavenot‘s side suffer a 1-3 defeat to Paris FC, also in Ligue 1 2025/26.
The previous encounter between these two clubs concluded in a goalless draw.
Predicted lineups
The likely starting XI for Le Havre will be: Mory Diaw, Stephan Zagadou, Ayumu Seko, Gautier Lloris, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Fodé Doucouré, Yanis Zouaoui, Rassoul Ndiaye, Sofiane Boufal, Issa Soumaré, and Ally Samatta.
For Metz, the probable starting lineup includes: Pape Sy, Koffi Kouao, Urie-Michel Mboula, Sadibou Sané, Terry Yegbe, Jessy Deminguet, Jean Gbamin, Nathan Mbala, Gauthier Hein, Georgiy Tsitaishvili, and Lucas Michal.
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Le Havre
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Metz
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Joseph Mangondo is sidelined due to knee issues.
Last starting XIs
The last starting eleven for Le Havre (vs Angers, 2026-04-18) included: Mory Diaw, Arouna Sangante, Ayumu Seko, Gautier Lloris, Fodé Doucouré, Rassoul Ndiaye, Yanis Zouaoui, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Sofiane Boufal, Ally Samatta, and Issa Soumaré.
The last starting XI for Metz (vs Paris FC, 2026-04-19) featured: Pape Sy, Koffi Kouao, Terry Yegbe, Sadibou Sané, Urie-Michel Mboula, Jean Gbamin, Jessy Deminguet, Gauthier Hein, Georgiy Tsitaishvili, Habib Diallo, and Nathan Mbala.
Did you know…by playmaker stats
MANAGERS
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Didier Digard has only met Metz once, resulting in a draw.
TEAMS
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When playing away, Metz has secured just one victory in their last ten matches.
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Metz is on a streak of seven consecutive away matches without a win.
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Metz has only recorded one win in their last 20 matches overall.
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The club is currently on a 15-match winless run.
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Metz has suffered two consecutive defeats.
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At home, Le Havre has only lost one of their last seven matches.
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However, Le Havre is currently on a three-match winless streak at home.
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Despite that, Le Havre remains unbeaten in their last two home fixtures.
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Le Havre has suffered only one defeat in their last five matches.
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They have only managed one victory in their previous nine matches.
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Le Havre has scored in their last four consecutive matches.
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Conversely, Le Havre has conceded goals in their last four matches in a row.
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The team is on an eight-match winless streak.
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However, Le Havre has not been defeated in their last three matches.