The fun in the French league has wrapped up for now as PSG bounced back with a solid 2-0 win over Lyon on Monday to reclaim the top spot in the table. After eight competitive rounds the whole division looks set for a quiet stretch with little left to fight for at the summit.
Team Form
PSG have hit their stride winning eight games straight across all competitions including a 4-2 home victory against Barcelona last week. The side under Luis Enrique looks sharp but the long term injury to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a blow that could blunt their edge in attack. Even so the depth in Paris means the drop in quality will hardly show in Ligue 1 games. Up next they travel to face Havre who sit rock bottom with no wins and just two points after eight rounds and look headed for the drop.
- PSG unbeaten in eight matches
- Havre without a single victory this season
- PSG took five wins from the last six meetings
Tactical Analysis
Havre will rely on noisy home support yet history shows PSG rarely drop points there. The visitors boast far superior squad talent even from the bench and their high press should overwhelm the struggling hosts. Without Kvaratskhelia the attack may shift more to wide areas but the overall dominance remains unchanged. Expect PSG to control possession and create multiple clear chances while Havre struggle to string passes together under pressure.
- Strengths for PSG include midfield control and set piece threat
- Weaknesses for Havre centre on poor finishing and leaky defence
- Key stats show PSG average over three goals per game lately
Betting Proposal
These types point to a heavy away win with PSG expected to run up the score. PSG to win by two goals or more at 1.63 looks the value pick while the three goal margin option at 2.35 offers extra juice for bigger returns. The form gap and head to head record make this a mismatch that should end comfortably for the champions.
