Lyon vs Le Havre Prediction & Betting Tips (16 March)

In search of points to climb in the hierarchy in the top 6, Lyon has been efficient in recent weeks. The Rhodanian club was only defeated by PSG 2-3 on its last 5 games in the elite. Since this one, he defeated Brest 2-1 and Nice 0-2 but still remains 6th, relegated 4 points from the podium. OL is still in parallel in the Europa League. He could maintain his advantage of 2 goals on Thursday, on his land, in the round of 16 return against the FCSB. Le Havre is a main player in the race for maintenance.

As a result, his surprising victory in Lens 3-4 and his sharing of points with a direct competitor, Saint-Etienne 1-1, are important. For the third time of the season, the HAC is aligning two games without losing. However, it is still a virtual barragist but has now returned to a length from the first non -relegation club. The sky and navy are the third worst defense of the championship with 51 goals collected in 25 days. 

OL should be complete for this meeting. In its quality workforce, Tolisso has gained thickness in the midfield. The number 8 has a very good season and applies to a return to the France team at the end of the month. The only winter recruit, Thiago Almada, remains on two starts and has just been decisive for the first time, in Nice. The Argentinian distilled two assists, one for the 6th goal of Cherki in the league and the second for Nuamah. Lacazette, goalscorer against Le Havre in the first leg and on the last reception of Lyon, has 9 goals in Ligue 1. The Havre coach Didier Digard must a priori compose without the defensive rock Sangané and the young Logbo and Monsengo.

It could also be deprived of the Ballo-Touré winter recruit, led to win on the defensive left side. The former AC Milan player was indeed released prematurely last Sunday against Saint-Etienne. If he cannot hold his place, Zouaoui will be brought to replace it. Among the other recruits, the middle Diawara, loaned by Lyon, may not be qualified and Hassan (2 goals) now occupies the point of the attack. Mwanga, a return of suspension, could take place in the midfield.