Le Havre vs PSG: Paris side bid to extend Ligue 1 run at Stade Océane

Paris Saint-Germain travel to Stade Océane on Friday, 30 October, for a Ligue 1 clash with Le Havre AC that kicks off at 2 p.m. ET (1800 GMT). PSG arrive at the top of the table with 13 points from five matches and a five-game winning run in the league, while Le Havre sit eighth with 5 points and have yet to win this season.

A stark gap in the table

The numbers favour the visitors. PSG have scored nine league goals and conceded two, giving them a goal difference of +7. Le Havre have scored six and conceded six, and the hosts have scored only twice at home in Ligue 1 this season.

Le Havre have shown some fight, however. Their most recent match at Marseille saw them come back from 4-0 down to make it 4-3 before the final whistle, a result that one report highlighted as a sign of resilience.

Key players to watch

Ferran Torres has been PSG's leading attacker, with four league goals and eight shots on target. Marquinhos has also contributed three goals, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué each have a goal and an assist, with ten chances created apiece, according to match data. Vitinha leads the club for chances created with 13.

Le Havre's attacking focus is Josh Maja, who has three league goals. Behind him, Sota Nakamura has created 10 chances and Amir Richardson has 7 chances and 5 shots on target. Rassoul N'Diaye has created 13 chances on the season, the most at the club, and the hosts will need their midfield to supply Maja if they are to trouble a defence that has conceded only twice.

Team news

One preview suggested that PSG coach Luis Enrique may field a second-string side, with several key players expected to be absent. This has not been officially confirmed, and the teams will be finalised closer to kick-off.

Where to watch

The match is due to be broadcast in the United States on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS En Español, and is also listed for streaming on Fubo with a free trial. Another guide points to a free livestream on CazéTV, which is geo-restricted to Brazil, so viewers outside Brazil would need a VPN to access it. Viewers should check their local broadcaster before the match.

What next

For Le Havre, the match is a chance to change a difficult start to the season at home, with the next fixtures against FC Lorient and ESTAC Troyes to follow. PSG, who have scored in each of their last 14 away league matches, will look to maintain their place at the top of Ligue 1 and continue their form on the road.