Red Star vs Le Mans: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a very evenly matched contest between teams with similar form. Red Star sits 6th in the table and shows inconsistent home form (36% wins, 36% draws), averaging 1.18 goals scored and 1.45 conceded per home match. Le Mans, placed 4th, is characterized by effectiveness in away matches (averaging 1.73 goals per game) and a high away draw rate (45%). A key factor is the identical form of both teams in the last 5 matches (PPG = 1.0) and similar xG values. Le Mans' high shot conversion (18% vs 9% Red Star) may be neutralized by the hosts' possession advantage (54% vs 43%). Considering Le Mans' tendency for away draws and the balanced strength of both sides, a sharing of points is the most probable scenario, though a slight edge for Red Star stems from the home field factor.
Red Star vs Le Mans: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Red Star played against Le Mans in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Red Star has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Le Mans has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Red Star scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.04. Le Mans scores 1.25 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Red Star's games and 54% of Le Mans's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 33%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Red Star has the higher season xG average, 1.27 to 1.26 per game. Red Star takes 11.5 shots per game, while Le Mans takes 10.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Red Star leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Le Mans leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Red Star's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 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 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 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 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
Statistical analysis points to a very evenly matched contest between teams with similar form. Red Star sits 6th in the table and shows inconsistent home form (36% wins, 36% draws), averaging 1.18 goals scored and 1.45 conceded per home match. Le Mans, placed 4th, is characterized by effectiveness in away matches (averaging 1.73 goals per game) and a high away draw rate (45%). A key factor is the identical form of both teams in the last 5 matches (PPG = 1.0) and similar xG values. Le Mans' high shot conversion (18% vs 9% Red Star) may be neutralized by the hosts' possession advantage (54% vs 43%). Considering Le Mans' tendency for away draws and the balanced strength of both sides, a sharing of points is the most probable scenario, though a slight edge for Red Star stems from the home field factor.
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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
| Red Star | Le Mans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Red Star · 1.6 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.
Red Star scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Le Mans keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 meczów).
Le Mans scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Red Star keeps a clean sheet in 42% (10 of 24 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 - Red Star
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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - Red Star · 1.63 pts / game - Le Mans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Red Star - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 42%. 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.
Le Mans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 42%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -5 |
| 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
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
Red Star
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
| Red Star | Liga | Le Mans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.29 | 2.45 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 51% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 47% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 30% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 65% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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 Red Star's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Le Mans. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Red Star vs Le Mans?
The Ligue 2 match finished Red Star 0:0 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 Red Star vs Le Mans?
Red Star score 1.25 goals per game on average and Le Mans 1.25. The Ligue 2 average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Red Star's matches and 54% of Le Mans's.
What form are Red Star and Le Mans in?
Over the last 5 games Red Star have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Le Mans 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Red Star vs Le Mans?
The statistical background for Red Star vs Le Mans — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.