Rodez vs Le Mans | Prediction | Ligue 2 | 16/01

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16 Jan 2026 14:00

Rodez and Le Mans face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Ligue 2 season. The game takes place at Stade Paul Lignon on Friday, 16/01/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Rodez vs Le Mans, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Rodez vs Le Mans

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Handicap: Le Mans (+1.5)

Market: Handicap: Le Mans (+1.5) · @ 1.05

1.05

Last updated: 13-01-2026

APWin experts have analyzed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that Rodez and Le Mans both find the back of the net.

Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Expect a good number of goals in this match.

We predict the total to reach over 2.5 goals after closely examining the numbers of Rodez and Le Mans, who are among the better attacking sides in the league.

Rodez preview

Rodez comes into the match having played 18 games in the Ligue 2 so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.22 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.

Rodez's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the Ligue 2, averaging 1.17 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.29.

The offense system of Rodez is led by Ibrahima Baldé as the top scorer of the season. The french forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jean Lambert Evans, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.44 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 1.38.

Rodez's Latest Results

Le Mans preview

On the other hand, Le Mans comes into the match having played 18 games in the Ligue 2 so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.72 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 10 draws, and 3 losses.

Le Mans's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 22 goals were scored in the Ligue 2, averaging 1.22 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.23.

The offense system of Le Mans is led by Dame Guèye as the top scorer of the season. The senegalese forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lucas Calodat, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.94 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 21 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 0.95.

Le Mans's Latest Results