Le Havre vs Olympique Marseille prediction, preview, team news and more | Ligue 1 2023-24

Le Havre and Olympique Marseille will be seeking to end the 2023-24 Ligue 1 campaign on a high when they square off in the final matchday on Sunday. The hosts sit three points above the relegation zone, but a stronger goal difference over 16th-placed Metz will keep them afloat, while Jean-Louis Gasset‘s men will be looking to secure European football.

Le Havre were denied consecutive wins for the first time since January as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of OGC Nice on Wednesday.

This followed a 3-1 victory over Strasbourg at the Stade Oceane on May 4 which saw their run of six back-to-back games without a win come to an end.

With 32 points from 33 matches, Le Havre are currently 15th in the Ligue 1 table, three points above 16th-placed Metz in the relegation playoff spot. Le Havre head into the season finale with a +11 goal difference over Metz, who end the season with a home game against crowned champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Meanwhile, Marseille’s bid for European football suffered a huge blow in midweek as they fell to a somewhat disappointing 1-0 defeat against Stade Reims.

Prior to that, Gasset’s men were on a four-game unbeaten run in the league, claiming two draws before picking up consecutive victories over Lens and Lorient respectively.

With 47 points from 33 matches, Marseille are currently eighth in the Ligue 1 standings, three points behind sixth-placed Lens in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualification spot.

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Le Havre vs Olympique Marseille Head-To-Head

Olympique Marseille have been imperious in the history of this fixture, claiming eight wins and four draws in the last 12 meetings between the sides. Gasset’s side have won their last two visits to the Stade Oceane, scoring four goals and conceding once in that time.

Le Havre Form Guide: L-W-D-L-L

Olympique Marseille Form Guide: L-W-L-D-W

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Le Havre vs Olympique Marseille Team News

Le Havre

Mohamed Bayo is recovering from a sprained ankle and is out of contention for the hosts. Yassine Kechta is currently suspended.

Injured: Mohamed Bayo

Suspended: Yassine Kechta

Olympique Marseille

Valentin Rongier has been ruled out since November through a severe knee injury and will sit out Sunday’s game.

Injured: Valentin Rongier

Suspended: None

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Le Havre vs Olympique Marseille Predicted XI

Le Havre Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Arthur Desmas; Arouna Sangante, Gautier Lloris, Étienne Youte Kinkoue, Christopher Operi; Oussama Targhalline, Abdoulaye Toure; Loic Nego, Emmanuel Sabbi, Josué Casimir; André Ayew

Olympique Marseille Predicted XI (3-5-2): Pau López; Bamo Meïté, Chancel Mbemba, Leonardo Balerdi; Jonathan Clauss, Jordan Veretout, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Pape Gueye, Quentin Merlin; Ismaïla Sarr, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang

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Le Havre vs Olympique Marseille Prediction

With Marseille’s late bid for a place in Europe hinging on Sunday’s result, we expect them to go all out in search of maximum points.

Gasset’s men have enjoyed the better of this fixture and we see them coming away with the desired result.

Prediction: Le Havre 1-2 Olympique Marseille