Paris Saint-Germain vs Le Havre Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Paris Saint-Germain vs Le Havre predictions for this friendly pre-season game that will be played on Friday at Campus PSG. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.

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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the reigning Ligue 1 champions, are all set to host the Ligue 2 victors, Le Havre, at their training grounds, Campus PSG, in an enticing friendly matchup slated for Friday. This spectacle serves not only as a clash of the current French champions but also marks the official beginning of Luis Enrique’s tenure as the head coach of PSG.

The ruthless PSG board didn’t take lightly to their Champions League shortcomings, and despite Christophe Galtier’s successful domestic campaign, he fell prey to the board’s high expectations, making way for Luis Enrique, a highly regarded strategist with a reputable silverware collection. Enrique, who navigated Barcelona to a treble win, has the respect of his new team, which just managed to claim the Ligue 1 title by a narrow one-point margin over Lens.

Nevertheless, the previous season ended on a less than satisfactory note for Les Parisiens with a home defeat against Clermont and the exits of Lionel Messi from the team. Messi’s departure for Inter Miami robbed fans of another chance to witness a clash with his long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo. The team is now preparing for an Asian tour where they’ll face Al-Nassr, Cerezo Osaka, Inter Milan, and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Meanwhile, Le Havre, after a 15-year absence from Ligue 1, are gearing up for a return to France’s top-flight football. Under Luka Elsner’s guidance, Le Havre secured a triumphant promotion after clinching 75 points from a possible 114, staving off competition from Metz. The team dominated the Ligue 2, establishing themselves at the top from the 14th game week, and refusing to let go.

Le Havre’s preparation for the upcoming season started in spectacular fashion, with an emphatic 9-2 victory over Triglav and a 3-1 win against Caen. Now, they are preparing to meet PSG, against whom they last played during their ill-fated 2008-09 season.

This summer, PSG made some significant acquisitions, with Xavi Simons, Manuel Ugarte, Marco Asensio, Lee Kang-in, Cher Ndour, Milan Skriniar, and Lucas Hernandez joining the Parc des Princes. However, they are still dealing with the loss of Neymar due to an ankle issue, and other key players like Presnel Kimpembe and Nuno Mendes are nursing injuries. Meanwhile, speculation surrounds the future of Mbappe, who continues to train regularly with the team.

To compete in Ligue 1, Le Havre have made strategic acquisitions, including Yoann Salmier, a former Troyes defender, and Loic Nego, a Hungarian international right-back. Rassoul Ndiaye, the 21-year-old midfielder from Sochaux, is their standout signing so far, and attacker Issa Soumare is another exciting addition to their roster.

In light of these considerations, we move to the game predictions.

1. Win-Draw-Away Prediction – Given PSG’s superior squad and the home advantage, a PSG win seems the most likely outcome. While PSG are still adjusting to Enrique’s methods, Le Havre will be feeling the effects of their recent game against Caen. Backing PSG to win with a goal handicap looks the best bet here.
2. Correct Score Prediction – Considering Le Havre’s recent offensive performance and PSG’s potent attacking prowess, a 3-1 victory in favour of PSG could be a probable scoreline.
3. Goalscorer Prediction – Given the continuous training and high potential of Kylian Mbappe, it seems reasonable to predict that he will find the net in this game also to respond to the rumours.

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