Havre vs Nantes prediction, H2H and probable lineups – 8 November 2025
One of the fixtures of Ligue 1's 12th round will take place this Saturday at Stade Océane in Le Havre, where the local side Havre will host Nantes. I'm backing a bet on goals in this encounter, with a solid chance for success.
Match preview
Havre approach this match in high spirits after a successful three-game run, during which the team not only remained unbeaten but also didn't concede a single goal. Narrow wins over Auxerre and Brest, along with a draw against Toulouse, have allowed them to pull away from the relegation zone and boost their confidence. Currently, Havre look like an organized and disciplined side, especially on their home turf.
Home games have become a reliable source of points for Digard's men. In Ligue 1, the club has scored in every home fixture, and their streak of home matches with both teams finding the net has reached an impressive 12 games. At the same time, they remain defensively solid, with many of their matches featuring a low total of goals.
Nantes are going through a rough patch this season and are teetering on the edge of the relegation zone, having lost their last two matches by a two-goal margin. The team has conceded seven goals over those games, highlighting serious defensive issues. Just one win in the last eight rounds is a worrying sign for the club's supporters.
However, even in this tough period, Nantes don't look hopeless in attack. Away from home, they consistently find a way to score, and in their last five away matches, they haven't lost the first half even once. Despite their overall inconsistency, Nantes remain a dangerous opponent—especially in direct clashes with survival rivals.
Probable lineups
- Havre: Diaw, Zouaoui, Nego, Sangante, Seko, Lloris, Keshta, Toure, Ndiaye, Soumare, Mambimbi
- Nantes: Lopes, Kocza, Awaziem, Amian, Taty, Mwanga, Leroux, Assoumani, Guirassy, Ablin, El Arabi
Match facts and head-to-head
- Both teams have scored in Havre's last 5 home Ligue 1 matches
- Nantes are unbeaten in the first half of their last 5 away games
- Both teams have scored in 14 of Nantes' last 18 away fixtures
Prediction
This clash between two unstable but motivated sides fighting for survival promises to be tense and action-packed. Given Havre's home scoring form and Nantes' tendency for both teams to score in away games, the most logical bet is on both teams to find the net.
