Nantes vs Le Havre: match statistics
The match promises to be a very even clash between two teams fighting to avoid relegation. Nantes is in terrible form with a series of five consecutive defeats and only a 9% win rate at home, making them one of the weakest teams on their own ground. Le Havre, despite better recent form (two wins in the last five matches), has very poor away results – only 10% wins and as much as 60% defeats. A key factor is that Le Havre does not score goals away from home (averaging 0.5 goals per match, 60% of matches without a goal scored), while Nantes has defensive issues (conceding an average of 2 goals at home). Considering the desperate situation of both teams, their poor finishing, and Le Havre's tendency to draw (30% away), I expect a low-scoring draw, likely 0:0 or 1:1.
Nantes vs Le Havre: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nantes played against Le Havre in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Nantes has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Le Havre has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Nantes scores 0.91 goals per game and allows 1.82. Le Havre scores 0.91 and allows 1.23. Games in this league average 2.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Nantes's games and 50% of Le Havre's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 41%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Le Havre has the higher season xG average, 1.25 to 1.12 per game. Nantes takes 10.6 shots per game, while Le Havre takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Nantes leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.41 goals per game after halftime. Le Havre leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nantes's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Le Havre, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.83 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be a very even clash between two teams fighting to avoid relegation. Nantes is in terrible form with a series of five consecutive defeats and only a 9% win rate at home, making them one of the weakest teams on their own ground. Le Havre, despite better recent form (two wins in the last five matches), has very poor away results – only 10% wins and as much as 60% defeats. A key factor is that Le Havre does not score goals away from home (averaging 0.5 goals per match, 60% of matches without a goal scored), while Nantes has defensive issues (conceding an average of 2 goals at home). Considering the desperate situation of both teams, their poor finishing, and Le Havre's tendency to draw (30% away), I expect a low-scoring draw, likely 0:0 or 1:1.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Nantes | Le Havre | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Le Havre is 48% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.82 goals / game - Nantes · 1.23 goals / game - Le Havre
Nantes scores in 64% of games (14 of 22 meczów), while Le Havre keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 meczów).
Le Havre scores in 59% of games (13 of 22 meczów), while Nantes keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Nantes
Over / Under - Le Havre
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Nantes is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / game - Nantes · 0.86 pts / game - Le Havre
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nantes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 14%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Le Havre - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Nantes
Le Havre
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Nantes | Liga | Le Havre | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.73 | 2.83 | ▼ 2.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 49% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 29% | ▼ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 71% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 78% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Nantes's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Le Havre. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Nantes vs Le Havre?
The Ligue 1 match finished Nantes 2:0 Le Havre. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nantes vs Le Havre?
Nantes score 0.91 goals per game on average and Le Havre 0.91. The Ligue 1 average is 2.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Nantes's matches and 50% of Le Havre's.
What form are Nantes and Le Havre in?
Over the last 5 games Nantes have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Le Havre 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nantes vs Le Havre?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.