In this preview, Ligue 1 action returns to the iconic Stade Bollaert-Delelis this Friday as title-chasing RC Lens host a resilient Le Havre side. Lens, currently locked in a fierce battle at the top of the table with PSG, will be eager to bounce back from a recent 3-1 setback against Marseille. Despite that loss, their home form remains the envy of the league, with “Les Sang et Or” turning their stadium into a true fortress where they have secured nine consecutive victories.
For punters analyzing the match preview, the primary focus is on whether the visitors can penetrate the league’s second-best defense. Le Havre arrives in northern France sitting 15th but carrying some momentum after holding giants like Monaco to a 0-0 draw. However, with only one away win all season, the uphill battle for the “Dean Club” is significant. You can find the best markets and competitive odds for this Friday night clash at Betano.
RC Lens vs Le Havre Betting Preview
Team Recent Form
- RC Lens: L W W W W
- Le Havre: D D W L L
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Key Stats
- Home Fortress: RC Lens have won their last nine consecutive home matches in Ligue 1, keeping a clean sheet in four of the last five at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
- Travel Woes: Le Havre has struggled significantly on the road, failing to score a single goal in three of their last four away league outings.
- Early Advantage: Le Havre has managed to score only one first-half away goal during the entire 2025/2026 campaign so far.
Correct Score Prediction
2-0 to RC Lens. Lens is simply too dominant at home for a struggling Le Havre side to contain for 90 minutes. While the visitors have shown improved defensive discipline recently—highlighted by their 0-0 draw with Monaco—the attacking threat of Odsonne Edouard and Florian Thauvin should eventually break the deadlock. Considering Lens has conceded only 16 goals all season, it is highly likely they will keep a clean sheet against a side that averages just 0.6 goals per game on their travels. To back a Lens victory or explore the clean sheet markets, visit Betano.
RC Lens vs Le Havre H2H
- Recent Trend: Lens has won two of the last three head-to-head encounters against Le Havre (W2, L1).
- Away Bias: Interestingly, the away side has won each of the last three meetings between these two clubs.
- Defensive Edge: Lens has kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 matches against bottom-half opposition this season.
- Historical Lead: In their last five Ligue 1 meetings, Lens is undefeated in four (W2, D2, L1).
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Pre-game Odds
- RC Lens Win: 1.44
- Draw: 4.80
- Le Havre Win: 6.50
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Team News RC Lens
Lens will be without the services of Morgan Guilavogui, who is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. In defense, regular starters Jonathan Gradit and Samson Baidoo are sidelined with injuries, which may force a reshuffle in the backline. However, the return of Adrien Thomasson and the scoring form of Odsonne Edouard (4 goals in his last 4 home games) provides plenty of optimism for the hosts.
Team News Le Havre
The visitors are dealing with several high-profile absences. Stephan Zagadou, Gautier Lloris, and Abdoulaye Toure are all ruled out through injury, significantly weakening their defensive core. On a positive note, creative midfielder Rassoul Ndiaye is expected to start, having already provided three assists since the start of 2026.
Predicted Lineups
RC Lens (3-4-2-1): Risser; Ganiou, Sarr, Abdulhamid; Aguilar, Thomasson, Bulatovic, Udol; Thauvin, Said; Edouard.
Le Havre (4-1-4-1): Mpasi-Nzau; Nego, Sangante, Seko, Zouaoui; Ebonog; Mambimbi, Gourna-Douath, Ndiaye, Soumare; Samatta.
RC Lens vs Le Havre Betting Tips
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- Tip 1 – Result: RC Lens Win
- Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Under 2.5 goals
- Tip 3 – Both Team to Score: No
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