Prediction for match Le Mans — Clermont Foot

Match Analysis: Le Mans vs Clermont Foot

In the French Ligue 2, Le Mans will face Clermont Foot on April 17th. Le Mans is considered the favorite according to the odds: their victory is priced at 1.73, which corresponds to a probability of 54.13%. A draw is priced at 3.84 (24.39%), and a win for Clermont Foot is at 4.36 (21.48%). This reflects Le Mans' advantage in current form and performance, as confirmed by recent match statistics. It's important to note that Le Mans consistently earns points, while Clermont Foot has struggled with reliability in recent rounds.

Team Results and Statistics

Le Mans, over their last five matches, averaged 55% possession, committed 16.2 fouls, received 2 yellow cards, and recorded 3.2 offsides per game. Clermont Foot slightly trails in these metrics: 52.8% possession, 15.6 fouls, 2.4 yellow cards, and 1.4 offsides. In their last three matches, Le Mans played as follows: 11.04.2026 Boulogne - Le Mans 0-0, 06.04.2026 Le Mans - Pau 4-0, 20.03.2026 Amiens - Le Mans 3-4. Clermont Foot's last three games were: 10.04.2026 Clermont Foot - Nancy 2-2, 03.04.2026 Grenoble - Clermont Foot 2-2, 20.03.2026 Clermont Foot - Red Star 0-1. The last head-to-head between these teams was on 26.09.2025: Clermont Foot - Le Mans 1-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Le Mans shows a very high level of scoring: over a five-match series, the average number of goals in their games is 4, with the club scoring an average of 3 goals and conceding 1. Clermont Foot has 2.6 goals on average per game over the same period, scoring 1 and conceding 1.6. Le Mans has surpassed the over 2.5 goals total in 4 out of 5 matches, while Clermont Foot has done so in 3 out of 5. In the first half, Le Mans recorded more than 1.5 goals 4 times out of 5, Clermont Foot 2 out of 5. In the second half, Le Mans exceeded 1.5 goals three times, Clermont Foot twice. Le Mans most frequently scores between the 16th and 30th minutes (33%), while Clermont Foot evenly distributes their goals across three intervals: 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 (29% each). Le Mans concedes evenly across four different intervals, while Clermont Foot most often concedes between the 61st and 75th minutes (43%). Considering Le Mans' high scoring, the regular occurrence of over 2.5 goals for both teams, and consistent attacking metrics, it's logical to consider a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.73.

Corner Totals Analysis

Le Mans averages 6 corners over the last five matches, while Clermont Foot averages 3.2. For the frequency of over 9.5 corners, Le Mans exceeded twice, and Clermont Foot once out of five. Among available corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (9.2) is 9.5: over 9.5 corners is priced at 1.93, under 9.5 at 1.82. In terms of corners, Le Mans is the favorite with odds of 1.39. According to the statistics, neither team tends to frequently achieve high corner totals, but Le Mans consistently delivers more. It makes sense to consider cautious bets on Le Mans' individual corner total or a general total around 9-10.