Le Havre vs Angers Prediction & Betting Tips (4 January)

Le Havre has not been there for many weeks. We have to go back to October 29 to find traces of his last victory in the Championship, against Brest 1-0. Since then, the Norman club has alternated 3 draws and 3 defeats. If it was able to neutralize Paris FC 0-0 at the beginning of December, it fell by a short head to Lyon 1-0 the following weekend and remains the first non-relegation club in 15th place, with 3 points ahead of the virtual play-off. Didier Digard's players, who had the opportunity to move forward in the Coupe de France, failed on their lawn against Amiens L2; 0-2 before the winter break.

 Opposite, Angers gained positions in the ranking thanks to the 4 successes they won over the last 5 days, for one defeat. This took place at the end of November against the leader Lensois 0-1 for a SCO team which remobilized last month against Nice 0-1 and ahead of FC Nantes 4-1 brilliantly. Having moved up to 10th position, the Anjou club then qualified for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France, not without difficulty, against Les Herbiers N2; 0-0, 5-6 tab. 

The historical pattern between these two sides over the past months has been defined by tight margins and late drama. Their December meeting ended in a 1‑0 win for Angers, decided by a late strike from Kechta, while the February rematch produced another tense affair with both teams finishing with ten men. These encounters underline how evenly matched the sides have been, with neither able to dominate for extended periods. Both teams have relied heavily on moments of individual initiative rather than sustained attacking sequences, and their recent league performances reinforce the expectation of another cautious, tactical contest. With both managers aware of the stakes, the match is likely to be shaped by discipline, patience, and the ability to capitalise on isolated opportunities.

Given the recent results, the narrow scorelines, and the tactical tendencies of both teams, this fixture has all the ingredients of another low‑scoring battle. Le Havre’s defensive structure has shown signs of improvement, while Angers have struggled to convert chances consistently despite their possession spells. The past two months of meetings and performances point toward a match decided by a single moment rather than open attacking play. With that in mind, the most realistic prediction appears to be a 1:0 correct score, a result that aligns with the rhythm and patterns these sides have displayed in their recent clashes.

• Summary: Le Havre is going head to head with Angers starting on 4 Jan 2026 at 16:15 UTC at Stade Oceane stadium, Le Havre city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Hakim Ben el Salem Hadj
• Le Havre Feedinco Rating: 6.74
• Angers Feedinco Rating: 6.77