Angers – Le Havre: The relegation scrap at Raymond Kopa 
Angers host Le Havre in a clash where the points could weigh a ton. Separated by only a few places in the table, both clubs want one thing: secure safety as quickly as possible and head into spring with a bit of breathing room. With Angers stalling and the visitors stuck in a winless rut, the loser here could be in real trouble.
Angers are desperate to get back on track 
No point dressing it up, it has been pretty grim for Angers since the turn of the year. Despite sitting comfortably above the danger zone, the side from Maine-et-Loire have gone flat. Alexandre Dujeux’s men come into this one on the back of an ugly defeat at Rennes last weekend, which only underlined how hard it is for them to make the difference right now. Even so, most of their wins this season have come on home soil.
The main job now is to find some spark up front. With just three goals scored in their last eight matches, Angers’ attack has gone missing. In front of their own fans, they need a response, and fast, if they are to keep doubt from hanging around heading into the final stretch of the season.
Le Havre are chasing a response on the road 
Across the pitch, things are hardly booming for Le Havre either. The Normans have not tasted victory in seven matches, a run that is starting to make supporters sweat. They are now only five points clear of the dreaded drop zone. Didier Digard knows his side need more bite, especially away from home, where the numbers are frankly awful.
On the road, they have a nasty habit of leaking goals, with the second-worst away record in the division. Le Havre also have the league’s worst attack away from home, with only eight goals scored. If they want to bring anything back from this trip, they will need to stay organised throughout and strike when nobody expects it.
Likely line-ups
Angers : Koffi ; Raolisoa, Louer, Camara, Lefort, Ekomie ; Mouton, Van den Boomen, Belkebla ; Machine, Sbai
Le Havre : Diaw ; Nego, Sangante, Seko, Vinette ; Gourna-Douath ; Ebonog, Boufal, Ndiaye ; Samatta, Soumare
Football Prediction Angers vs Le Havre
Draw
This one looks like a tactical battle, with both managers likely to keep the handbrake on.
Neither attack has been scoring freely in recent weeks. Expect both sides to sit deep rather than charge forward. A draw would suit the hosts, who would keep their cushion, while the visitors would probably take it given how hard they have found it to win away from home. Unless somebody lands a neat set-piece smash-and-grab, this feels like a fairly natural share of the spoils.
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