Nancy vs Le Mans: match statistics
Le Mans clearly dominates this matchup statistically. The visitors sit 3rd in the table with a record of 11 wins, 11 draws, and only 4 defeats, while Nancy is ranked 15th with just 7 wins this season. The key difference lies in efficiency: Le Mans fails to score in only 17% of their away games, whereas Nancy blanks in a staggering 54% of their home matches. The hosts' form does not favor them either - in their last 5 home games, they recorded just one win alongside three defeats. Although Le Mans draws frequently on the road (50% of matches), they boast significantly better goalscoring proficiency (1.58 goals on average per away game compared to Nancy's 0.69 at home) and shot conversion rate (17% vs 5%). Nancy's home goal difference stands at -8, which further confirms the visitors' advantage in this clash.
Nancy vs Le Mans: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nancy played against Le Mans in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on March 13, 2026. Final score: 2:4.
Recent form
Nancy has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Le Mans has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Nancy scores 0.85 goals per game and allows 1.38. Le Mans scores 1.27 and allows 0.92. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Nancy's games and 50% of Le Mans's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 35%, 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 1.26 per game. Nancy takes 11.6 shots per game, while Le Mans takes 10.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Nancy leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.38 goals per game after halftime. Le Mans leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nancy's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Le Mans, it is minutes 76-90+ (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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 clearly dominates this matchup statistically. The visitors sit 3rd in the table with a record of 11 wins, 11 draws, and only 4 defeats, while Nancy is ranked 15th with just 7 wins this season. The key difference lies in efficiency: Le Mans fails to score in only 17% of their away games, whereas Nancy blanks in a staggering 54% of their home matches. The hosts' form does not favor them either - in their last 5 home games, they recorded just one win alongside three defeats. Although Le Mans draws frequently on the road (50% of matches), they boast significantly better goalscoring proficiency (1.58 goals on average per away game compared to Nancy's 0.69 at home) and shot conversion rate (17% vs 5%). Nancy's home goal difference stands at -8, which further confirms the visitors' advantage in this clash.
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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
| Nancy | Le Mans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.32 |
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 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Nancy · 1.2 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 49% better for: goals scored per game.
0.85 goals / game - Nancy · 1.27 goals / game - Le Mans
Le Mans is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - Nancy · 0.92 goals / game - Le Mans
Nancy scores in 54% of games (14 of 26 meczów), while Le Mans keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 meczów).
Le Mans scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 meczów), while Nancy keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 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 - Nancy
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 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - Nancy · 1.65 pts / game - Le Mans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nancy - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Le Mans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 42%. 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 | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* 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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). 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
Nancy
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
| Nancy | Liga | Le Mans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.23 | 2.45 | ▼ 2.19 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 30% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | • 65% | 64% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | • 73% | 73% | • 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
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 Nancy's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Le Mans. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Nancy vs Le Mans?
The Ligue 2 match finished Nancy 2:4 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 Nancy vs Le Mans?
Nancy score 0.85 goals per game on average and Le Mans 1.27. The Ligue 2 average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Nancy's matches and 50% of Le Mans's.
What form are Nancy and Le Mans in?
Over the last 5 games Nancy have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Le Mans 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nancy 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.