Prediction for match Red Star — Le Mans

Match Analysis: Red Star vs Le Mans

In the French Ligue 2 on 28.02.2026, Red Star will face Le Mans. The 1X2 odds are set with Red Star's win at 2.45, a draw at 3.04, and Le Mans' win at 3.05. The implied probabilities are: Red Star - 38.33%, draw - 30.89%, Le Mans - 30.79%. Based on these figures, Red Star has a slight edge, but the gap between the teams is minimal. The over 2.5 goals market is priced at 2.33, which seems an attractive option for this match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Red Star recorded the following results: 20.02.2026 Annecy - Red Star 2-1, 13.02.2026 Red Star - Nancy 2-1, 06.02.2026 Red Star - Pau 0-3. Le Mans' recent results are: 23.02.2026 Le Mans - Guingamp 1-1, 14.02.2026 Montpellier - Le Mans 4-2, 07.02.2026 Le Mans - Laval 1-1. Additional stats show Red Star averages 55.6% possession, 2.4 yellow cards, 11.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game over five matches. Le Mans averages 48.4% possession, 3.2 yellow cards, 17 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. Their last head-to-head on 08.11.2025 ended 0-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Red Star saw over 2.5 goals in 4 games, under in 1. Le Mans had over 2.5 goals in 2 games, under in 3. Both teams average 3 goals per match, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.8 goals per game. In second halves, Red Star saw over 1.5 goals 4 times out of 5, Le Mans 3 times. In first halves, Red Star had over 1.5 goals once, Le Mans twice. Red Star scores most between 16-30 and 76-90 minutes (29%), while Le Mans spreads goals evenly across 31-45, 46-60, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes (22%). Red Star concedes most often between 61-75 minutes (38%), Le Mans between 31-45 and 46-60 minutes (33%). Considering Red Star's frequent over 2.5 goals, the high scoring average of both teams, and second-half activity, betting on over 2.5 goals seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Red Star averages 6 corners per game, Le Mans 5.2. In their last five games, over 9.5 corners occurred twice for each team. The line closest to their averages is 11.5 corners: over 11.5 corners is priced at 4.15, under at 1.16. Red Star is favored in corner bets with odds at 1.99. Expect at least 10 corners in this match, considering both teams' activity in this aspect. Also, pay attention to individual corner totals for Red Star, where the average is quite high.