Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Ligue 1 match.
Le Havre are locked in a tense fight to avoid relegation from Ligue 1. They are currently just two points adrift of 15th place and safety. While Stade de Reims will face a struggling Toulouse side, Le Havre have a far more challenging task on the road against Paris Saint-Germain.
Paris Saint-Germain
Earlier this week, Paris Saint-Germain were in UEFA Champions League action and are expected to rotate their starting line-up. However, even a rotated squad is unlikely to give their visitors much breathing room. On paper, their depth remains strong enough to compete for top honours. One player expected to feature is Désiré Doué, who has found the net five times in his last five outings. Also returning to bolster the attack is Lee Kang-in, now fully fit after injury. The South Korean international has contributed 6 goals and 5 assists in 26 Ligue 1 appearances, offering a creative spark in the final third.
Le Havre
Is there any realistic chance of a response from Le Havre? That seems doubtful. Defensively, they are among the three poorest teams in the league, having conceded 62 goals in 29 matches. Their attacking output also leaves much to be desired. Despite scoring 32 times, they have generated chances worth 36.7 xG, highlighting subpar finishing. This implies that even if they manage to create openings, converting them remains a major issue.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Le Havre Prediction
In the reverse fixture, Paris Saint-Germain fielded a second-string side but still secured a commanding 4:1 win away at Le Havre. With this match taking place at home, they will be determined to deliver another convincing performance for the home crowd.
