Estac Troyes vs Le Havre – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Le Havre at 38%, yet in-form Estac Troyes provide a compelling counter-argument — this Estac Troyes vs Le Havre fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A Ligue 1 encounter, Regular Season - 11 sees Le Havre travel to to take on Estac Troyes. The game is scheduled for Saturday 21 November 2026, 16:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Ligue 1 games this season, Estac Troyes have gone 6W 2D 2L from 10 outings — a 2.00 PPG return. Last five: W W L D W. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Estac Troyes have played only a handful of Ligue 1 games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
At home at , Estac Troyes have gone 7W 2D 1L this season (10 games, 2.30 PPG). They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Le Havre stand at 1W 6D 3L from 10 Ligue 1 matches — 0.90 PPG. Last five: D L W L D. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Le Havre have played only a handful of Ligue 1 games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Le Havre away from home this season: 1W 5D 4L from 10 away games — 0.80 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Estac Troyes are in the better shape of the two on current Ligue 1 data — 1.10 PPG ahead (2.00 vs 0.90). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
In-Play Profile
Estac Troyes in-play tendencies (36 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (home games).
Le Havre in-play tendencies (36 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 61% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 22% of games (away games); they fail to score in 42% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Estac Troyes 53% versus Le Havre 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Estac Troyes 56% | Le Havre 31%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Estac Troyes 0.96 xG and Le Havre 1.15 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Estac Troyes attack 0.699 / defence 0.961 | Le Havre attack 0.895 / defence 0.905. League average goals — home 1.516 / away 1.336. Estac Troyes's attack strength of 0.699 is below the league average — the 0.96 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 2 Estac Troyes games / 36 Le Havre games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Estac Troyes 28% | Draw 35% | Le Havre 38%. Fair-value odds: Estac Troyes 3.57 | Draw 2.86 | Le Havre 2.63. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 35% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 35% | BTTS probability 45% | Total xG 2.11. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 65% probability — total xG of 2.11 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 45% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Le Havre as the most likely outcome at 38% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Estac Troyes (2.00 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 35% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Le Havre offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.11 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 35% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 45%. Form rates are neutral: Estac Troyes 50% | Le Havre 60%.
The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (2 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Estac Troyes vs Le Havre | Competition: Ligue 1, Regular Season - 11 | Venue: • Kick-off: Saturday 21 Nov 2026, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Estac Troyes 28% | Draw 35% | Le Havre 38% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 35% | BTTS 45% | xG Estac Troyes 0.96 / Le Havre 1.15 • Poisson strength factors: Estac Troyes attack 0.699 / def 0.961 | Le Havre attack 0.895 / def 0.905 | league avg home 1.516 / away 1.336 • Poisson stance: Le Havre (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.96
Estac Troyes xG
Expected Goals
1.15
Le Havre xG
45%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
35%
Over 2.5
16%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Estac Troyes vs Le Havre kick off?
Estac Troyes vs Le Havre is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 21 November 2026.
What competition is Estac Troyes vs Le Havre part of?
Estac Troyes vs Le Havre is a Regular Season - 11 fixture in the Ligue 1 (France).
Who is favourite to win Estac Troyes vs Le Havre?
Our statistical model gives Estac Troyes a 28% chance of winning, Le Havre a 38% chance, and a 35% chance of a draw — making Le Havre the favourite.
Will both teams score in Estac Troyes vs Le Havre?
Our model estimates a 45% probability that both Estac Troyes and Le Havre will score (BTTS).
Will Estac Troyes vs Le Havre have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 35%.
What is the head-to-head record between Estac Troyes and Le Havre?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Estac Troyes and Le Havre in?
Estac Troyes (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-L-D-W. Le Havre (all comps): 1W-6D-3L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-L-W-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Estac Troyes's attacking strength (0.70x league average) is weighed against Le Havre's defensive record (0.91x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.96. The same calculation in reverse, Le Havre's attack versus Estac Troyes's defence, projects 1.15 expected goals for the visitors.
The sample (2/36 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 15.1%. Close behind: 0-0 (13.9%), 0-1 (12.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 41% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Le Havre Win
28%
3.59
35%
2.90
38%
2.66
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
13.9%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.4%
Draw
0 – 0
12.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.96
Estac Troyes xG
Total xG
2.11
1.15
Le Havre xG
3.59
28%
Home win
2.90
35%
Draw
2.66
38%
Away win
Goals Markets
62%
Over 1.5
1.61
38%
Under 1.5
2.63
35%
Over 2.5
2.86
65%
Under 2.5
1.54
16%
Over 3.5
6.25
84%
Under 3.5
1.19
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
45%
BTTS Yes
2.24
55%
BTTS No
1.80
Clean Sheet
32%
3.16
38%
2.61
Win to Nil
9%
11.33
14%
6.95
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.1 | 13.9 | 8.0 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.6 | 13.4 | 7.7 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Estac Troyes vs Le Havre?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.1%.
How many goals are Estac Troyes and Le Havre expected to score?
The model projects 0.96 expected goals for Estac Troyes and 1.15 for Le Havre, a combined total of 2.11.
How confident is the prediction model for Estac Troyes vs Le Havre?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 36 outings, Estac Troyes have picked up 1.97 PPG on a 21W 8D 7L record — W-W-L-D-W across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Estac Troyes, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Le Havre's form line: 7W 15D 14L from 36 games, 1.00 PPG, last five D-L-W-L-D. It's still early in the season for Le Havre, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Put side by side, Estac Troyes are the form team by 0.97 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Le Havre.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Estac Troyes have posted 2.44 PPG from 18 outings (14W 2D 2L). That's noticeably better than their 1.97 PPG overall — Estac Troyes are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Le Havre have gone 2W 7D 9L from 18 away games — 0.72 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Estac Troyes come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Estac Troyes are averaging 1.72 goals scored and 0.94 conceded per game recently; Le Havre are on 0.92 scored and 1.28 conceded.
Defensively: Estac Troyes have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 36 Results — Ligue 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Estac Troyes
Early Season
Le Havre
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Estac Troyes and Le Havre in coming into this match?
Estac Troyes have gone 21W 8D 7L in their last 36 games (1.97 PPG), while Le Havre have gone 7W 15D 14L in their last 36 (1.00 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Estac Troyes at home or Le Havre away?
Estac Troyes's home record (2.44 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Estac Troyes at home: 2.44 PPG; Le Havre away: 0.72 PPG.
Have Estac Troyes or Le Havre been keeping clean sheets recently?
Estac Troyes have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their recent games, Le Havre in 22%.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Estac Troyes are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time.
Le Havre are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 61% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Estac Troyes 56%, Le Havre 44% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 61% (Estac Troyes) and 22% (Le Havre).
On the defensive side: Estac Troyes keep a clean sheet in 39% of their matches; Le Havre in 44%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Estac Troyes home games / Le Havre away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Estac Troyes play Le Havre?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 56% of Estac Troyes's recent matches and 44% of Le Havre's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Estac Troyes vs Le Havre usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 61% of Estac Troyes's recent games and 22% of Le Havre's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Estac Troyes and Le Havre tend to score early?
Estac Troyes have had a goal before half-time in 78% of their recent matches, Le Havre in 61% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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