Le Mans vs Annecy: match statistics
The match promises to be an extremely even clash between two teams of similar table position and comparable disposition. Le Mans presents solid home form with 46% wins and impressive 62% clean sheets at home, however, the last 5 matches overall yielded only 0.6 points per match, indicating a clear drop in form. Annecy, on the other hand, is in excellent disposition with a series of 5 matches without defeat and as many as 2.2 points per match in recent meetings, making them a dangerous rival despite worse away statistics. The key factor is the significant difference in efficiency – Annecy has double the shot conversion (13% vs 7%) and averages more goals away than Le Mans at home. Given the high efficiency of the hosts' defense, the good form of the visitors, and Le Mans' tendency to draw (38% of home matches), the most likely scenario seems to be a split of points, though the slight advantage of the home pitch gives Le Mans minimally higher chances for victory.
Le Mans vs Annecy: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Le Mans played against Annecy in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Le Mans has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Annecy has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Le Mans scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 0.96. Annecy scores 1.36 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Le Mans's games and 52% of Annecy's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 48%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.24 per game. Le Mans takes 10.4 shots per game, while Annecy takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Le Mans leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Annecy leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.72 after halftime.
When the teams score
Le Mans's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Annecy, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.45 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be an extremely even clash between two teams of similar table position and comparable disposition. Le Mans presents solid home form with 46% wins and impressive 62% clean sheets at home, however, the last 5 matches overall yielded only 0.6 points per match, indicating a clear drop in form. Annecy, on the other hand, is in excellent disposition with a series of 5 matches without defeat and as many as 2.2 points per match in recent meetings, making them a dangerous rival despite worse away statistics. The key factor is the significant difference in efficiency – Annecy has double the shot conversion (13% vs 7%) and averages more goals away than Le Mans at home. Given the high efficiency of the hosts' defense, the good form of the visitors, and Le Mans' tendency to draw (38% of home matches), the most likely scenario seems to be a split of points, though the slight advantage of the home pitch gives Le Mans minimally higher chances for victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Le Mans | Annecy | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Annecy is 83% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Le Mans · 2.2 pts / game - Annecy
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Annecy is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Le Mans · 1.36 goals / game - Annecy
Le Mans scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Annecy keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).
Annecy scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while Le Mans keeps a clean sheet in 40% (10 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Le Mans
Over / Under - Annecy
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Annecy is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.6 pts / game - Le Mans · 1.72 pts / game - Annecy
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Le Mans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Annecy - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 44%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Le Mans
Annecy
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).
Teams vs league
| Le Mans | Liga | Annecy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.16 | 2.45 | • 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 47% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 30% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 48% | 64% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | • 72% | 72% | ▼ 68% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Le Mans's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Annecy. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Le Mans vs Annecy?
The Ligue 2 match finished Le Mans 3:0 Annecy. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Le Mans vs Annecy?
Le Mans score 1.20 goals per game on average and Annecy 1.36. The Ligue 2 average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Le Mans's matches and 52% of Annecy's.
What form are Le Mans and Annecy in?
Over the last 5 games Le Mans have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Annecy 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Le Mans vs Annecy?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.