Prediction for match Annecy — Red Star

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the French Ligue 2 on February 20, 2026, Annecy will face Red Star. Bookmakers offer odds of 2.52 for an Annecy win, 2.92 for a Red Star victory, and 3.05 for a draw. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Annecy - 37.19%, draw - 30.72%, Red Star - 32.09%. The balance of power is quite even, but Annecy stands out with a slightly higher chance of winning compared to their opponent. The odds for the main outcomes reflect the absence of a clear favorite, highlighting the intrigue of the upcoming match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Annecy played as follows: February 13, 2026 Laval - Annecy 2-2, February 6, 2026 Annecy - Grenoble 1-1, January 31, 2026 Dunkirk - Annecy 0-1. Red Star showed the following results over the same period: February 13, 2026 Red Star - Nancy 2-1, February 6, 2026 Red Star - Pau 0-3, January 30, 2026 Rodez - Red Star 1-1. In their head-to-head on August 29, 2025, Red Star defeated Annecy 1-0. Additional statistics show that in the last 5 games, Annecy has an average possession of 42.8%, receives 2.4 yellow cards, commits 15.2 fouls, and is caught offside 2.6 times per match. Red Star has 57.2% possession, 2 yellow cards, 13 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. These figures indicate that Red Star controls the ball more often, while Annecy plays more aggressively in defense and attack.

Total Goals Statistics

In Annecy's last five matches, the average total goals are 2.4, with the team scoring 1.6 and conceding 0.8. Red Star's average total goals are higher at 3, with the same number of goals scored (1.6) but more conceded (1.4). Over 2.5 goals occurred in 2 out of 5 matches for Annecy and 4 out of 5 for Red Star. In the first half, Annecy never had more than 1.5 goals, while Red Star had it in only 1 out of 5. In the second half, Annecy had over 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5, and Red Star in 4 out of 5. Annecy most frequently scores between 31-45 (25%), 61-75 (25%), and 76-90 (25%) minutes, while Red Star scores between 16-30 (40%) and 76-90 (40%). Annecy concedes most often between 61-75 (40%) and 76-90 (40%), and Red Star between 61-75 (40%). The statistics indicate a tendency for both teams to play a more productive game in the second half, with Red Star showing a clear over-profile on totals. The average goal figures for both teams support a bet on over 2.0 goals, with Red Star hitting over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches. Altogether, this suggests considering a bet on over 2.0 goals at 1.76 as a main option.

Corner Totals Analysis

Annecy averages 5.6 corners per match, while Red Star averages 5.8. In a series of five games, Annecy recorded over 9.5 corners 3 times, and Red Star 2 times. The line closest to the sum of the average totals (11.4) is the corner total of 9.5, with both betting options available: over 9.5 corners at 2.11 and under 9.5 at 1.63. In the corner outcome line, Annecy is favored with odds of 1.72. Given the average activity of both teams and the frequency of over 9.5 corners, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 9.5 corners as an interesting option for additional play.