Le Mans vs Saint-Étienne: match statistics
Le Mans is in superb form, having won four of their last five matches while maintaining an unbeaten run. The hosts are particularly formidable at home, winning 56% of their fixtures and keeping clean sheets in an impressive 67% of games, conceding an average of just 0.56 goals per match. Despite sitting second in the table, Saint-Étienne is enduring a slump, averaging just 0.8 points per game over their last five outings and conceding 17 goals during that span. The visitors struggle defensively on the road, conceding an average of 1.44 goals per game, which, combined with Le Mans' solid backline, gives the hosts a distinct edge. xG statistics also favor Le Mans in home games, and their confidence and momentum should tip the scales in their favor.
Le Mans vs Saint-Étienne: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Le Mans played against Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on January 3, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Le Mans has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Saint-Étienne has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Le Mans scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.00. Saint-Étienne scores 2.06 and allows 1.47. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Le Mans's games and 59% of Saint-Étienne's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 71%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Saint-Étienne has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.26 per game. Le Mans takes 11.1 shots per game, while Saint-Étienne takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Le Mans leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.94 after halftime.
When the teams score
Le Mans's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Saint-Étienne, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 51% 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 5.00 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
Le Mans is in superb form, having won four of their last five matches while maintaining an unbeaten run. The hosts are particularly formidable at home, winning 56% of their fixtures and keeping clean sheets in an impressive 67% of games, conceding an average of just 0.56 goals per match. Despite sitting second in the table, Saint-Étienne is enduring a slump, averaging just 0.8 points per game over their last five outings and conceding 17 goals during that span. The visitors struggle defensively on the road, conceding an average of 1.44 goals per game, which, combined with Le Mans' solid backline, gives the hosts a distinct edge. xG statistics also favor Le Mans in home games, and their confidence and momentum should tip the scales in their favor.
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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 | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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.
Le Mans is 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Le Mans · 1.4 pts / game - Saint-Étienne
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.
Saint-Étienne is 60% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Le Mans · 2.06 goals / game - Saint-Étienne
Le Mans is 47% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Le Mans · 1.47 goals / game - Saint-Étienne
Le Mans scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 meczów).
Saint-Étienne scores in 88% of games (15 of 17 meczów), while Le Mans keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 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 - Saint-Étienne
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Le Mans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Saint-Étienne
* 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 | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.29 | 2.50 | ▲ 3.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 51% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 47% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 28% | • 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 68% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 73% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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 Saint-Étienne. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Le Mans vs Saint-Étienne?
The Ligue 2 match finished Le Mans 0:0 Saint-Étienne. 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 Saint-Étienne?
Le Mans score 1.29 goals per game on average and Saint-Étienne 2.06. The Ligue 2 average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Le Mans's matches and 59% of Saint-Étienne's.
What form are Le Mans and Saint-Étienne in?
Over the last 5 games Le Mans have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Saint-Étienne 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Le Mans vs Saint-Étienne?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Le Mans vs Saint-Étienne: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.