Le Havre hosts OGC Nice this Sunday at 5:15 PM at the Stade Océane, as part of the 22nd day of Ligue 1. A crucial match for both teams with different ambitions. Here’s what you need to know before kick-off.
The Normans approach this match with renewed confidence. After a difficult period marked by six defeats in seven matches, they have recently gone two games without defeat (one win, one draw). Their victory in Lille (2-1) confirmed their positive momentum. Ahmed Hassan Mahgoub and Issa Soumaré found the back of the net and will want to continue this run.
The Eagles, solidly in third place, need to gather points away from home to stay on track. Their last victory away from their home ground dates back to January 11 in Reims (4-2). Since then, they suffered a defeat at Lille (2-1) and a draw in Toulouse (1-1). With 13 points gained on the road this season, Nice has the 7th best away record.
Historically, Le Havre has posed problems for Nice, especially in Normandy. The Gym has only won once at Le Havre in Ligue 1 (in 1985, 2-1). However, the Eagles have won their last two consecutive games against Le Havre (1-0 in May 2024 and 2-1 last December).
Absences on both sides
Nice will be without Boudaoui and Ndayishimiye (suspended). Moffi (knee) and Rosario (shin) are unavailable. Sanson (ankle) is still in recovery. On the Le Havre side, Ballo-Touré, Joujou, and Touré are doubtful. Kuzyaev (calf) might also miss this match.
Ahmed Hassan opened his account with Le Havre against Lille and will want to confirm. On the Nice side, Laborde is a major offensive asset with 8 goals this season and had been decisive in the first leg.
Probable lineups
Le Havre: Gorgelin – Nego, Sanganté, Lloris, Zouaoui – Diawara, Mwanga, Kechta – Casimir, Hassan, Soumaré.
Nice: Bulka – Abdelmonem, Bombito, Dante – Clauss, Santamaria, Ndombélé, Bard – Guessand, Laborde, Cho.
Match to follow from 5:15 PM on DAZN.