Le Havre vs Brest Prediction & Preview – Ligue 1 Showdown

Welcome to Extratips! We’re diving into the big Ligue 1 match between Le Havre and Brest on October 29, 2025, kicking off at 18:00.

Both teams are neck and neck in the odds, each priced at 2.70 to win and 3.00 for a draw. Bettors see this as a tough call, and with good reason—these sides have history!

Current Standings: Brest sits 9th with 28 points; Le Havre is 15th with 21 points. This gap means Le Havre desperately needs points to climb away from the bottom, adding extra fuel for a battle on home turf.

Head-to-Head: Brest has had the upper hand, winning 5 of the last 6 meetings. The last encounter ended in a 1-0 win for Brest on January 26, 2025. Chronologically, recent results: Brest 2-0 Le Havre, Brest 1-0 Le Havre, Le Havre 0-2 Brest, Brest 1-1 Le Havre, Le Havre 1-2 Brest.

Recent Form:

  • Last 5 Le Havre home games: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses.
  • Last 5 Brest away games: 1 win, 0 draws, 4 losses.

Strengths & Weaknesses:

  • Le Havre’s strengths: Reliable home scoring (~1.7 gpg), scrappy midfield, high set-piece threat.
  • Weaknesses: Weak defense (-29 GD), drop in concentration late on, lack of clinical finishing.
  • Brest’s strengths: Consistent recent H2H (5W in 6), create dangerous chances, solid in transition.
  • Weaknesses: Away struggles (4 losses in last 5), sometimes fragile in the last 20 minutes, streaky form.

Key Notes: Le Havre have scored and conceded in every home match this season—expect open football! Both teams usually score in these meetings, and over 1.5 goals has landed in all their recent clashes.

Three Storylines to Watch:

  • Can Le Havre stop Brest’s H2H dominance?
  • Will both teams keep up their scoring streaks?
  • Will home advantage finally turn the tide?

Possible Outcomes: With both teams leaky at the back, goals look likely. Expect a tense, hard-fought match. Will it be another Brest win or can Le Havre snap the streak?