Le Mans and Saint-Étienne face each other on Saturday 01.03.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Ligue 2 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Le Mans's home ground, the Stade de La Pincenardière.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Le Mans and Saint-Étienne, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Le Mans vs Saint-Étienne
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Le Mans preview
Le Mans heads into the match with the following record in the Ligue 2: in 17 matches, Le Mans secured 8 victories, 6 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.76 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Le Mans's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
Le Mans has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 27 goals, of which 22 were scored in the Ligue 2, resulting in an average of 1.29 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Dame Guèye, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Lucas Calodat has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Le Mans has conceded 17 goals in the Ligue 2 (an average of 1 per game) and 21 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.05 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Saint-Étienne preview
Saint-Étienne comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the Ligue 2. They have secured 9 victories, 3 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.76 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses.
St Etienne's attack has been highly effective, scoring 40 goals during this period. Of that total, 35 were netted in the Ligue 2, with an average of 2.06 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.
St Etienne's offensive system is led by Zuriko Davitashvili, the team's top scorer this season. The nationality.georgia midfielder has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Augustine Boakye. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.47 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 39 goals in 20 matches, averaging 1.95 per match.
Head to head: Le Mans vs Saint-Étienne
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Le Mans
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D W |
1.76 |
| Home | W D W W D |
1.89 |
| Away | W W D W D |
1.63 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 56% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 1.44 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 0.89 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.56 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 22% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 22% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 67% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.37 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 0.99 | 1.31 |
Saint-Étienne
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W W L |
1.76 |
| Home | D W W L L |
1.75 |
| Away | L W L L W |
1.78 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Goals | 3.53 | 4.25 | 2.89 |
| Scored | 2.06 | 2.75 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 1.47 | 1.5 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 75% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 0% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 88% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.2 | 1.31 |
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