Sunday afternoon in Normandy delivers a Ligue 1 clash with very different pressures at each end of the table. Le Havre desperately need to arrest a three-match losing run to stay comfortable above the drop zone, while Lyon’s Champions League dream is fading fast after a shock three-game winless streak. Something has to give at Stade Océane
Le Havre vs Lyon Match at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Le Havre vs Lyon |
| Competition | Ligue 1 — Gameweek 26 |
| Date | Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 4:15 PM CET / 3:15 PM GMT / 8:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Stade Océane, Le Havre |
| Le Havre Manager | Didier Digard |
| Lyon Manager | Paulo Fonseca |
| League Positions | Le Havre 14th (29 pts) |
| TV (France) | DAZN France |
Form & Context
What was a relatively solid league campaign at Le Havre has taken a rough turn over the past few weeks, with this side losing three in a row. Didier Digard’s men have failed to find the back of the net during that losing run and are currently seven points above Auxerre in the relegation playoff spot. iGV
In 2026, they have not dropped a single point at home when netting the opening goal — but they have also lost every game this year when conceding first. This season, they are pointless against Ligue 1 sides currently in a top-four position, losing all six of those contests. iGV
On Lyon’s sudden dip: After winning their opening six league fixtures this year, Lyon will enter this match on a three-game winless run in the top flight. That form has them below Marseille on goal difference for an automatic Champions League place, and just three points above Rennes for that coveted qualifying spot. iGV
Paulo Fonseca could suffer three successive away defeats in league play for the first time since taking charge in January 2025. Lyon have won their last three matches against Le Havre in Ligue 1, claiming victory in four of their previous five visits to Normandy. iGV
Team News
For Le Havre, Loïc Négo (calf), Abdoulaye Touré (knee doubt), Gautier Lloris (hamstring doubt) and Simon Ebonog (suspended) are all absent. iGV
Lyon have a lengthy casualty list — Afonso Moreira, Pavel Šulc (hamstrings), Malick Fofana (ankle), Ainsley Maitland-Niles (adductor), Ruben Kluivert (muscle), Clinton Mata (suspended) and Ernest Nuamah (cruciate tear) are all unavailable. iGV
Predicted Lineups
Le Havre: Diaw; Sangante, Seko, Zagadou; Ndiaye, Kechta, Gourna-Douath, Zouaoui; Quetant, Boufal; Soumaré iGV
Lyon: Greif; Kamara, Niakhate, Hateboer; Taglifico, Tessmann, Mangala, Abner; Karabec, Tolisso; Endrick i
Our Prediction
Neither side have been playing great of late, but Lyon have been far more consistent, and their individual quality and creativity should find the mark against Le Havre, who are much lower on confidence than the visitors. iGV
Prediction: Le Havre 0–1 Lyon
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