Le Havre AC vs SM Caen, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Le Havre AC vs SM Caen — Ligue 2 at Stade Oceane.
- Le Havre AC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SM Caen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Annecy | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | USL Dunkerque | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | FC Metz | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Montpellier HSC | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Red Star FC | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | En Avant Guingamp | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Pau FC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Stade de Reims | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | FC Nantes | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | SM Caen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Aug | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Aug | Amiens SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | AS Saint-Étienne | A | 6–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | Pau FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Aug | Valenciennes FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | Le Havre AC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Aug | Pau FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | Paris FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | En Avant Guingamp | H | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Aug | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Aug | FC Metz | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Le Havre AC to score. At the same time, SM Caen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 6' Romain Thomas catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 6.
- 6' What a moment for Victor Lekhal! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
- 7' What a moment for Victor Lekhal! That strike on 7 puts his side firmly in control.
- 12' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 17' The 28-year-old Djibril Diani has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' Le Havre AC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SM Caen backline.
- 24' It’s a booking for Le Havre AC player. Gautier Lloris gets a Yellow card.
- 29' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 34' It looks like no one’s ball. Le Havre AC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 39' Alex Mendy is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Le Havre AC so far.
- 44' SM Caen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' SM Caen receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 46' SM Caen ring the changes. Hianga Mananga Mbock has done his job and it is now time for Godson Kyeremeh to step up.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' Arouna Sangante has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 56.
- 59' The crowd applauds Yann Kitala as he leaves the pitch. Jamal Thiare steps in for Le Havre AC.
- 64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Caleb Zady Sery. He replaces Adolphe Teikeu on 67 minute.
- 72' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 76' Jamal Thiare is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 77' Quentin Daubin makes way for Noe Lebreton at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from SM Caen.
- 82' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Le Havre AC and SM Caen are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 87' Another substitution for Le Havre AC to replace Yassine Kechta by Elies Mahmoud on 87 minute.
- 88' Iyad Mohamed is ready to make an impact after coming on for Djibril Diani at the 88 minute mark.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Le Havre AC 2-1 SM Caen.
Lineups
Le Havre AC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 4
- 22
- 18
- 27
-
10
Nabil Alioui ↓ Quentin Cornette 59'
- 30
-
9
Yann Kitala ↓ Jamal Thiare 59'
-
23
Josue Casimir ↓ Amadou Samoura 87'
- 93
-
8
Yassine Kechta ↓ Elies Mahmoud 87'
Bench
-
11
Quentin Cornette ↑ 59'
- 1
-
14
Jamal Thiare ↑ 59'
- 5
-
28
Elies Mahmoud ↑ 87'
-
7
Amadou Samoura ↑ 87'
Coach
Luka Elsner
SM Caen Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 23
- 27
- 1
- 29
-
19
Alex Mendy ↓ Benjamin Jeannot 77'
- 24
- 4
- 18
-
6
Quentin Daubin ↓ Noe Lebreton 77'
-
28
Djibril Diani ↓ Iyad Mohamed 88'
Bench
- 16
-
9
Benjamin Jeannot ↑ 77'
-
10
Caleb Zady Sery ↑ 67'
-
17
Godson Kyeremeh ↑ 46'
- 22
-
26
Iyad Mohamed ↑ 88'
-
20
Noe Lebreton ↑ 77'
Coach
Stephane Moulin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamal Thiare | 4 |
| Victor Lekhal | 2 |
| Alex Mendy | 2 |
| Jessy Deminguet | 2 |
| Godson Kyeremeh | 1 |
| Alexandre Bonnet | 1 |
| Nabil Alioui | 1 |
| Emmanuel Ntim | 1 |
Head to Head
Le Havre AC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.51
Le Havre AC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
SM Caen xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Le Havre AC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Le Havre AC or Draw
72%
Draw or SM Caen
55%
Le Havre AC or SM Caen
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Le Havre AC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.7%
0 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Le Havre AC
| Handicap | Le Havre AC covers | Push | SM Caen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Le Havre AC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
SM Caen keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.