Rodez vs Le Mans: match statistics
Le Mans presents clearly better form in the last five matches with a record of three wins and two draws (2.2 points per match), while Rodez has earned just 1.2 points per match with a single victory. The visitors occupy 4th place in the table and have a positive away goal difference (+2), whereas the hosts are ranked 12th. Le Mans distinguishes itself with significantly better shooting efficiency in away matches (18% shot conversion vs 8% for Rodez at home) and scores an average of 1.75 goals on the road, surpassing Rodez's average at their own stadium (1.11). Rodez has a 44% draw rate at home, suggesting a tight contest, but current form and table position favor Le Mans. Taking all statistics into account, the guests have the advantage, though it is not overwhelming, hence a significant probability of a draw.
Rodez vs Le Mans: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rodez played against Le Mans in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on January 16, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Rodez has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Le Mans has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Rodez scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.44. Le Mans scores 1.22 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Rodez's games and 50% of Le Mans's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 39%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rodez has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.27 per game. Rodez takes 11.7 shots per game, while Le Mans takes 11.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Rodez leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Le Mans leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rodez's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Le Mans, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 52% 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 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 presents clearly better form in the last five matches with a record of three wins and two draws (2.2 points per match), while Rodez has earned just 1.2 points per match with a single victory. The visitors occupy 4th place in the table and have a positive away goal difference (+2), whereas the hosts are ranked 12th. Le Mans distinguishes itself with significantly better shooting efficiency in away matches (18% shot conversion vs 8% for Rodez at home) and scores an average of 1.75 goals on the road, surpassing Rodez's average at their own stadium (1.11). Rodez has a 44% draw rate at home, suggesting a tight contest, but current form and table position favor Le Mans. Taking all statistics into account, the guests have the advantage, though it is not overwhelming, hence a significant probability of a draw.
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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
| Rodez | Le Mans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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 83% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Rodez · 2.2 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 53% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Rodez · 0.94 goals / game - Le Mans
Rodez scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Le Mans keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 meczów).
Le Mans scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Rodez keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 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 - Rodez
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 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / game - Rodez · 1.61 pts / game - Le Mans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rodez - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 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 44%. 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 | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* 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 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). 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
Rodez
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
| Rodez | Liga | Le Mans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.61 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 28% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 69% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 73% | • 72% |
^ 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 Rodez's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Le Mans. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rodez vs Le Mans?
The Ligue 2 match finished Rodez 1:1 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 Rodez vs Le Mans?
Rodez score 1.17 goals per game on average and Le Mans 1.22. The Ligue 2 average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Rodez's matches and 50% of Le Mans's.
What form are Rodez and Le Mans in?
Over the last 5 games Rodez have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Le Mans 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rodez 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.