Le Mans
- Le Mans FC are in a much better place in the Ligue 2 2025-2026 standings than their next opponents on Friday with 54 points from 30 games, compared to Clermont’s 14th place tally of 30 points from 30 matches.
- Le Mans have won four and drawn one of their last five matches, climbing to third in the Ligue 2 table.
- Le Mans’ home record in Ligue 2 is incredible, with 8 wins, 5 draws and just 2 losses from 15 matches, and Rabillard is their most prolific player with 9 goals in 26 games, six of which have come in his last five appearances.
Clermont
- Clermont are winless in their last three matches, with two draws and a loss, placing 14th in the table.
- Clermont's away record in Ligue 2 is 3 wins, 4 draws, and 8 defeats from 15 games.
- Famara Diedhiou leads the line for Clermont with 10 goals in 20 Ligue 2 games, while Ivan M’Bahia has chipped in with two of their last five.
Head-to-Head
These two sides shared the points in a 1-1 draw when they last met in Ligue 2 six months ago.
Le Mans
Patrick Videira has instilled an incredible level of tactical discipline in Le Mans since taking over in July 2024 and Antoine Rabillard has the goals to finish off many of the counter attacks that Videira sets up.
Clermont
- Clermont, meanwhile, like to play a more patient, possession-based game, with Gregory Proment, who joined the club in July 2025, putting an emphasis on structure and movement to create spaces for his side to exploit.
- This fixture could turn into a classic counter-attack vs possession match-up, with Le Mans trying to dominate the pace of play and hit on the break against Clermont, who will look to keep the ball and disrupt their hosts’ defensive shape.
Betting Insights
- Le Mans come into the game as favorites at 1.75.
- A high-scoring game is expected, with odds of 1.72 for over 2.5 goals looking attractive.
- Both teams to score - No is available at 2.11 and looks worth a bet given Clermont’s inconsistent goal threat and Le Mans’ defensive discipline.
- Main selection: Le Mans to win and both teams to score No.
Prediction
Correct score prediction: 1-0 to Le Mans.
