Lille vs Le Havre Prediction & Betting Tips (17 February)

After more than 20 days played this year, Lille is still on track to achieve something very good at the end of the season. Because if the title seems promised to PSG, a place on the podium is still possible for Losc, which would allow it to return to the Champions League. Paulo Fonseca's players are in 5th position in the ranking with only 4 units behind the 2nd place occupied by Nice. Hanging on to Montpellier 0-0, the Mastiffs then left Clermont no chance 4-0 before losing more logically to PSG last weekend 3-1. In the meantime, the Northerners had also seen their road come to an end in the Coupe de France against OL 2-1.

Le Havre, for its part, is obviously not concerned by the fight for the different European places and its objective remains the same since the start of the season: getting a hold as quickly as possible. Getting off to a fairly good start from this perspective, Hac quickly got ahead of the red zone to the point of settling in the middle of the table. But it's now a little more complicated for Luka Elsner's men who haven't won in 3 league games. Hooked by Lorient 3-3 then by Monaco 1-1, the Normans were unable to avoid defeat against the Rennais who have recently been irresistible 0-1 last weekend.

The valuable defender Diakité (3 goals), the winger Ivan Cavaleiro, the former world champion Umtiti and the new recruit Ilic will still not be able to play this meeting on the Lille side. These four men are joined in the infirmary by the little-used Miramon. Otherwise, coach Paulo Fonseca should undoubtedly be able to count on a full group to prepare this poster. Of course, Canadian striker Jonathan David will be present. This one is rather in sight this season with 8 goals scored in the elite. Also pay attention to the Turk Yazici who scored his 4th goal of the season at the Parc.

The interesting Zeghrova (3 goals) and Gudmundsson could also feature in the starting 11. Opposite, the young replacement striker Logbo must still withdraw this weekend along with the precious midfielder Targhaline who is also on the flank. Suspended last week after being sent off in the Cup, Russian midfielder Kuzyaev will not make his return, the disciplinary committee having decided so. Striker Bayo (4 goals) and essential midfielder Abdoulaye Touré returned last weekend after participating in the CAN, but the former will be banned from playing against the club to which he belongs. Experienced striker André Ayew (2 goals since his arrival this winter) will be available to Luka Elsner this Saturday.