Prediction for match Rodez — Le Mans, 16.01.2026

Odds and Probability Percentages for Match Outcome

In Ligue 2 on January 16th, Rodez will face Le Mans. Bookmakers have set the odds for a Rodez victory at 2.79, a draw at 3.18, and a Le Mans win at 2.51. According to probability percentages, Rodez is rated at 33.46%, a draw at 29.35%, and Le Mans at 37.19%. Le Mans is considered the favorite according to the odds and probabilities, although the gap is not too large. It's important to note that there is a wide range of markets available for the match, including totals, both teams to score, and individual performances. This balance of odds reflects an expectation of a competitive and closely fought match between the teams.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Rodez averages 40.6% ball possession, commits 2.2 yellow cards, 14.6 fouls, and 1.4 offsides per game. Le Mans shows 49.8% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 18.2 fouls, and 2.6 offsides. In their last three matches, Rodez played as follows: January 3, 2026 - Pau vs Rodez - 3-3, December 12, 2025 - Rodez vs Guingamp - 2-1, December 6, 2025 - Troyes vs Rodez - 1-1. Le Mans during the same period: January 11, 2026 - Le Mans vs Nancy - 4-1, January 3, 2026 - Le Mans vs Saint-Étienne - 0-0, December 12, 2025 - Annecy vs Le Mans - 1-2. The last head-to-head meeting was on September 12, 2025: Le Mans vs Rodez - 0-1.

Goals Totals Statistics

Over the last five matches, Rodez has an average goals total of 3.2, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.6 per game. Le Mans has an average total of 1.4, with 1 goal scored and 0.4 conceded. Rodez has exceeded the over 2.5 goals total in 3 out of 5 matches, while Le Mans has done so in 2 out of 5. In the first half, Rodez registers more than 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, while Le Mans does so in only 1 out of 5. In the second half, Rodez again has 3 out of 5 over 1.5 goals, while Le Mans has 1 out of 5. Rodez most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minutes (30%), while they concede evenly across all four intervals. Le Mans most frequently scores in three intervals: 0-15, 31-45, and 46-60 (33% each), while they concede half of their goals between the 16th and 30th minutes. Given that Rodez consistently reaches high goal totals and Le Mans has a solid defense, a prediction of under 2.5 goals at 1.79 seems logical.

Analysis of Corners Totals

Rodez averages 5.6 corners per match, while Le Mans averages 4.6. In the last 5 games, Rodez recorded over 9.5 corners 5 times, and Le Mans did so 3 times. Among the corners totals, the line closest to the combined average of both teams (10.2) is 9.5, with both options available: over 9.5 at 1.75, under 9.5 at 1.94. Rodez is the favorite on corner outcomes with odds of 1.95. Considering Rodez consistently hits high corner numbers, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified. Le Mans is also capable of keeping up the pace in this aspect.