Le Havre vs Lille Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

When we look at the raw statistics, both teams appear to be in form, but applying the Strength of Schedule adjustment reveals a significant quality gap. The favorite has been tested against tougher opposition and has consistently delivered.

Context matters here: Lille's schedule strength (SoS: 66.3) has been notably more demanding than Le Havre's (SoS: 53.6), meaning their underlying stats reflect performance against higher-calibre opposition and should be weighted accordingly.

The attacking output of Le Havre and Lille is virtually identical, with both sides posting averages of 1.5 and 1.6 goals per game respectively.

Lille holds a clear defensive edge, limiting opponents to just 0.6 goals per game and recording 6 clean sheets, compared to Le Havre's leaky backline that surrenders 1.5 goals per match.

Le Havre has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 0 of 4 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Lille has proven their mettle against elite opponents, winning 2 of 4 matches against top-tier teams. This is a crucial indicator of their ability to perform under pressure.

Lille is a strong road performer with a 80% away win rate, proving they can deliver results regardless of venue.

Statistical modeling projects 2.6 goals in this fixture. The data points Over 2.5 as the value threshold, while BTTS stands at likely based on both sides' scoring records.

❄️ Form Momentum: Le Havre is struggling for form, winning just 2 of their last 10 matches. Teams in this state often lack the confidence to compete in tight moments.

📈 Form Momentum: Lille has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 2.0 points per game over their last 10 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.

📊 Key Trend: The form trajectories are diverging. Lille is on the rise with 6W in last 10, while Le Havre shows signs of decline with 2W in last 10.

💡 Why This Matters: The 25.8-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 85% win probability for Lille. In practical terms, Lille would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

Based on the available data, Lille holds the stronger position heading into this matchup. A power rating of 70.6 against 44.8 underlines their overall quality advantage and makes them the logical pick to come out on top.

These two teams drew 1-1 in the French Ligue 1 (2026-05-03). The stalemate suggests these sides are closely matched, and another tight contest could be on the cards. With the previous match ending in a draw, neither side holds a psychological edge. Both teams will feel they have a genuine chance of winning.