Monaco vs Le Havre Prediction 22 Sep 2024

⚽ Ligue 1 - Round 5 Preview

📅 22 Sep 2024

⏰ 14:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stade Louis II (Monaco)

Monaco remains one of the four unbeaten teams after four rounds of Ligue 1 (W3, D1). Their solid domestic form was bolstered by an impressive 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. With two upcoming home matches against teams that finished in the lower half last season, Monaco is in prime position to extend their unbeaten streak to six games for the first time in over a decade. In their last home outing, they were denied a win by a late penalty from Lens, breaking a five-match home winning streak. However, they’ve secured clean sheets in several victories, including their 2-0 win over Lyon and 3-0 triumph against Auxerre, suggesting they are well-prepared for this encounter against a weaker side like Le Havre.

Le Havre narrowly escaped relegation last season, finishing just three points clear of the drop zone. This season, they’ve already registered two wins as underdogs, half the number of victories they managed in the entire previous campaign. However, those wins came against newly promoted teams. Last weekend, they suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Toulouse, which head coach Didier Digard described as a "collective failure." If Le Havre can improve on their poor away form from last season (1 win, D9, L7), they might stand a chance. Their aim will be to replicate last season’s 1-1 draw in the corresponding fixture.

Where to watch Monaco vs Le Havre?

📺 Link to watch Monaco vs Le Havre Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• George Ilenikhena (Monaco): The 18-year-old forward came off the bench to score the winning goal against Barcelona. When Ilenikhena scores, his team has gone unbeaten in their last 11 matches.
• Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre): A central midfielder who tends to score in the second half, with five of his last six goals coming after the break.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Monaco has kept a clean sheet in four of their last five home wins.
• Le Havre scored before half-time in only three of their last 12 Ligue 1 games.
• Le Havre has already won twice this season as betting underdogs.

💡 Monaco vs Le Havre Prediction

Monaco’s strong form, especially at home, makes them clear favorites in this match. Le Havre’s struggles on the road and inconsistency in front of goal suggest they may find it difficult to break down a solid Monaco defense. Monaco is likely to win comfortably, potentially keeping a clean sheet in the process.

Monaco vs Le Havre Betting Tips

• Monaco to win
• Monaco to keep a clean sheet
• Under 2.5 goals