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Toulouse welcome Le Havre to the Stadium Municipal in a match that looks small on paper but matters a lot in the table. Both sides sit level on two points near the bottom of Ligue 1, and neither has found any real rhythm through the opening rounds. Toulouse are 17th, Le Havre one place above them at 16th, and both clubs carry identical records of two draws and two losses from four games. The quirky detail here is that this fixture pits two teams with mirrored campaigns against each other, so whoever blinks first could tumble further down the standings.
Toulouse arrive without a win in five matches across all competitions, a stretch that includes back-to-back draws either side of two defeats. Le Havre have shown a touch more life recently, picking up a win in that same stretch, though their away form remains shaky. Cristian Casseres has been Toulouse’s most productive creator with three assists in four appearances, and he tends to dictate tempo from midfield. On the other side, Mbwana Ally Samatta has fired 17 shots in his last five outings but converted only once, so we think he is overdue for a return among the goals.
The most striking number from the recent data belongs to Toulouse, who have not won a single match in their last five games, drawing two and losing three. That kind of drought at home against a side they’ve generally troubled in the past feels unusual, and it tells us confidence in the home dressing room is fragile right now.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Ligue 1 2026/27, Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Stadium Municipal, Toulouse |
| 🗓️ Date: | 19.09.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:45 CEST |
Toulouse vs Le Havre prediction
We predict Toulouse to edge this one, but not comfortably. Their home advantage and slightly better squad depth give them the edge, yet their current form makes a routine win hard to back with any conviction. A narrow scoreline, perhaps 1-0 or 2-1 in Toulouse’s favour, looks the most realistic outcome to us.
Both teams foul at a similar rate, Toulouse committing 67 fouls in their last five games against Le Havre’s 59, though Le Havre have picked up more yellow cards (7 versus 5) and even a red card in that span. Toulouse hold a passing edge too, completing 2053 passes at 86% accuracy compared to Le Havre’s 1589 passes at 83%. That extra control in possession should help Toulouse dominate territory, though Le Havre’s higher interception count (53 against 37) suggests they will look to break up play and hit on the counter rather than build patiently.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Toulouse to win either half |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Under 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 9.5 |
Team Analysis
Toulouse’s last outing ended 2-2 against Lorient, a match where they twice let a lead slip. Before that they lost 0-1 to Lille, drew 2-2 with Brest, went down 0-2 to Lyon, and lost 1-2 to Hamburger SV. That’s a run of one point from a possible fifteen across their last five, and the pattern of conceding late equalizers or failing to hold advantages stands out as their biggest issue heading into this game.
Le Havre’s most recent game finished scoreless against Angers, continuing a trend of tight, low-event matches. Before that they lost 1-2 to Brest, drew 1-1 with Lyon, lost 0-1 to Monaco, and beat Le Mans 1-0. Three of their last five games have produced a single goal or fewer combined, which fits with a side that defends in numbers and looks to nick a goal rather than dominate the ball.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
These two have met four times since 2024, and the head-to-head log tilts recently toward Le Havre. Their last meeting in Ligue 1 2025/26 finished 1-2 to the visitors, following a 0-0 stalemate earlier that same campaign. Toulouse still hold the historical edge though, having won 4-1 and 2-0 in the two meetings from the 2024/25 season.
| Statistic | Toulouse | Le Havre |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 3 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Toulouse vs Le Havre stats page for more info.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Toulouse the favourite
- Moneyline Toulouse 1.72 | Le Havre 4.75
- Draw 3.70
The market rates Toulouse at roughly 54% to win this game, with Le Havre given only a 20% chance and a draw sitting at 25%. Given both teams’ recent struggles, that gap feels a little generous toward the home side to us. Toulouse’s home comforts and superior squad value likely explain the pricing, but we would not be shocked by a Le Havre point given how tight recent meetings between these two have been.
Possible Starting Lineups
Toulouse possible starting eleven
- GK: Guillaume Restes
- DF: Mark McKenzie, Christ Tape, Rasmus Nicolaisen, Ismaïl Diallo
- MF: Cristian Casseres, Thomas Jorgensen, Niklas Schmidt, Rafik Messali
- FW: Jacen Russell-Rowe, Santiago Hidalgo
Restes has played every minute available to him in recent starts, so he keeps the gloves. McKenzie and Tape have been ever-present at the back, and Casseres remains the man to watch given his creative numbers. Askou tends to shape his side in a 4-2-3-1, with Jorgensen and Schmidt screening in front of the defence while Casseres and Messali link play toward Russell-Rowe up top.
Le Havre possible starting eleven
- GK: Lionel Mpasi-Nzau
- DF: Ayumu Seko, Ahmed Touba, Timothée Pembele, Elias Jelert
- MF: Amir Richardson, Simon Ebonog, Rassoul Ndiaye, Junior Mwanga
- FW: Mbwana Ally Samatta, Josh Maja
Mpasi-Nzau has been the busier and more reliable keeper by minutes and saves, edging out his rival for the gloves. Seko has barely missed a minute this season and anchors a back line that leans on Touba’s aggressive interception numbers. Samatta’s shot volume marks him as the player Digard will lean on most, with Maja offering a secondary outlet in a 4-2-3-1 setup that mirrors Toulouse’s own shape.
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Toulouse. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
The Verdict
We lean toward Toulouse taking this one by a narrow margin, most likely 1-0 or 2-1. Their home record against Le Havre historically favours them, and Le Havre’s tendency to play low-scoring, cagey matches away from home suggests goals will be hard to come by for either side. To be honest, neither team inspires much confidence right now, but Toulouse’s slightly sharper attacking numbers and home comfort should just be enough. Our punters team backs Toulouse to win combined with under 2.5 goals as the smartest way to approach this fixture.
