Le Havre vs Paris Saint Germain Result
Ligue 1 · France
Le Havre
Full Time
Paris Saint Germain
📍 Stade Océane, Le Havre
🗓️ Saturday, 28 Feb 2026 at 20:05
🔥 AI Prediction Report
CERTIFIED WPredicted
0 - 2
Actual
0 - 1
💰 Bet Results2/3 hit
Estimated ROI (£100/bet)
Staked: £300 · Returns: £224
£-76
-25% ROI
PSG Edge Le Havre in Tight Contest Thanks to Kvaratskhelia Strike
Paris Saint-Germain secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Le Havre at the Stade Océane, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's first-half goal proving decisive. Despite dominating possession with 68% and firing 22 shots (nine on target), PSG were made to work for all three points by a resilient Le Havre side that defended doggedly and restricted the Parisians to just a single goal. Le Havre, lining up in a 3-4-1-2, offered little going forward—managing just one shot on target from seven attempts—but showed plenty of grit, picking up three yellow cards as they tried to disrupt PSG's rhythm. Ultimately, the visitors' quality told, and PSG's patient probing paid off in the 37th minute with Kvaratskhelia's clinical finish. The second half saw PSG continue to press, but Le Havre's defensive organization kept the scoreline respectable.
Le Havre
Le Havre set up with a defensive mindset, ceding the majority of possession and focusing on containment. Their 3-4-1-2 formation allowed them to crowd the central areas and frustrate PSG for long spells, but they struggled to transition into attack, registering only one shot on target. The hosts' combative approach was reflected in their 12 fouls and three yellow cards, as they worked tirelessly to keep the visitors at bay.
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Paris Saint Germain
PSG controlled the match from start to finish, dictating play with 68% possession and generating a constant attacking threat. Their front three, led by Kvaratskhelia, stretched the Le Havre defense, while the midfield trio orchestrated play and kept the ball moving. Despite their dominance, PSG found clear chances hard to come by against a well-drilled Le Havre side, and had to settle for a narrow win thanks to Kvaratskhelia's decisive strike.
Key Players
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Key Moments
37' — Goal
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finishes clinically to give PSG the lead.
45' — Yellow Card
Le Havre pick up a yellow card as their defensive efforts intensify before halftime.
63' — Yellow Card
Another Le Havre player goes into the book for a tactical foul to halt a PSG attack.
78' — Yellow Card
Le Havre receive their third yellow card as frustration mounts.
Tactical Analysis
Le Havre's 3-4-1-2 formation was designed to congest the central areas and shield their backline, forcing PSG to play around them. The hosts' wingbacks dropped deep, effectively forming a back five out of possession, and the midfield worked hard to close down space. PSG's 4-3-3 allowed them to dominate the ball and use width, with Hakimi and Hernández pushing high to support attacks. The Parisians' patient build-up and quick passing eventually unlocked the Le Havre defense, but the home side's compact shape limited clear-cut opportunities. Set pieces offered little for either side, with corners at a premium (2 for Le Havre, 3 for PSG).
Turning Point
Kvaratskhelia's goal in the 37th minute broke Le Havre's resistance and allowed PSG to manage the game on their terms.
Man of the Match
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Provided the decisive moment of quality with his first-half goal and remained a constant threat.