Montpellier vs Le Mans: match statistics
Montpellier is showing solid home form with a 45% win rate at home and a goal difference of +3; however, their last five overall matches show weaker form (1.2 pts/match). Le Mans, as the league's third-placed team, stands out with stability – only 10% away defeats and an impressive 50% draws in away matches, suggesting they are difficult to beat. xG statistics are balanced (Montpellier 1.49 vs Le Mans 1.11 away), and both teams have a similar average goals conceded (1.18 vs 1.30). The visitors' form in the last five matches is better (1.6 pts/match), which, combined with their tendency to draw away, makes a points split the most likely scenario. Montpellier holds a slight advantage due to playing in front of their home crowd, hence a slightly higher probability of their victory over a Le Mans win.
Montpellier vs Le Mans: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Montpellier played against Le Mans in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
Montpellier has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Le Mans has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Montpellier scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.00. Le Mans scores 1.23 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Montpellier's games and 50% of Le Mans's. The Over 2.5 rates are 23% and 32%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Montpellier has the higher season xG average, 1.31 to 1.24 per game. Montpellier takes 12.0 shots per game, while Le Mans takes 10.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Montpellier leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Le Mans leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Montpellier's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Le Mans, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 48% 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
Montpellier is showing solid home form with a 45% win rate at home and a goal difference of +3; however, their last five overall matches show weaker form (1.2 pts/match). Le Mans, as the league's third-placed team, stands out with stability – only 10% away defeats and an impressive 50% draws in away matches, suggesting they are difficult to beat. xG statistics are balanced (Montpellier 1.49 vs Le Mans 1.11 away), and both teams have a similar average goals conceded (1.18 vs 1.30). The visitors' form in the last five matches is better (1.6 pts/match), which, combined with their tendency to draw away, makes a points split the most likely scenario. Montpellier holds a slight advantage due to playing in front of their home crowd, hence a slightly higher probability of their victory over a Le Mans win.
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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
| Montpellier | Le Mans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.33 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Montpellier · 1.8 pts / game - Le Mans
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.
Le Mans is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Montpellier · 1.23 goals / game - Le Mans
Le Mans is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Montpellier · 0.86 goals / game - Le Mans
Montpellier scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 meczów), while Le Mans keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 meczów).
Le Mans scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while Montpellier keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 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 - Montpellier
Over / Under - Le Mans
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.
Le Mans is 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Montpellier · 1.59 pts / game - Le Mans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Montpellier - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Le Mans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 45%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Montpellier
Le Mans
* 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
| Montpellier | Liga | Le Mans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.09 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 51% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 23% | 48% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 29% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 68% | 66% | ▼ 45% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 74% | • 73% |
^ 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 Montpellier's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Le Mans. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Montpellier vs Le Mans?
The Ligue 2 match finished Montpellier 4:2 Le Mans. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Montpellier vs Le Mans?
Montpellier score 1.09 goals per game on average and Le Mans 1.23. The Ligue 2 average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Montpellier's matches and 50% of Le Mans's.
What form are Montpellier and Le Mans in?
Over the last 5 games Montpellier have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Le Mans 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Montpellier vs Le Mans?
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.