Le Havre AC vs Stade Brestois 29

Le Havre host Brest at Stade Océane in a fixture that already carries early-season stakes. Le Havre sit 18th with zero points after an opening 0-1 home defeat to Monaco, while Brest are 6th following a 2-2 draw at Le Mans. Le Havre's attack drew a blank against Monaco, prompting the club to bring in Nigerian striker Josh Maja from West Brom as their new No.9. Brest, meanwhile, are adjusting to life under new coach Julien Lachuer, appointed in June after previous manager Éric Roy passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Brest hold a big historical edge in this fixture, with 12 wins to Le Havre's 5 across 26 previous meetings, though the last two have split — Le Havre won 1-0 at home last October, and Brest replied 2-0 in the reverse game in March. With a round of fixtures still to play beforehand, it's far too early to call team news either way. Our prediction: 1-1