Le Havre v Strasbourg: top-half push meets survival fight | OneFootball

Le Havre host Strasbourg in Ligue 1 at Stade Océane on Sunday, 8 February 2026, with the visitors targeting the European spots and the hosts looking to put more distance between themselves and the relegation places.

Le Havre sit 15th on 20 points, while Strasbourg are seventh with 30. The reverse fixture in September finished 1-0 to Strasbourg. That context adds edge for the hosts, who have taken points off Monaco and Rennes in recent weeks.

Form points to momentum for Le Racing: three wins from their last four league games, including 4-1 at Lille and 2-1 against Metz, before a narrow loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Le Havre edged past Angers 2-1, drew with Monaco and Rennes, then fell 1-0 at Lens.

Injuries could shape selections. Le Havre list Gautier Lloris, Abdoulaye Toure, Ayumu Seko and Arouna Sangante as injured. For Le Racing, Emanuel Emegha and Maxi Oyedele are sidelined.

The match-up may hinge on efficiency. Le Havre average 0.8 goals per game but have kept six clean sheets and deliver a high volume of open-play crosses, which could suit Issa Soumaré and Sofiane Boufal. Le Racing score 1.6 per game with 52.07% shooting accuracy and 87.95% passing accuracy, and carry a clear threat through Joaquín Panichelli, second in the Ligue 1 scorers' list with 11 goals, plus supply from Guéla Doué who has five assists.

A home win would lift Le Havre to 23 points and could pull them further clear of the relegation play-off picture. Victory for Le Racing would take them to 33 points and strengthen their push towards the European places.