Ligue 1
Le Mans vs Lens
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 - 16:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade de La Pincenardière
Le Mans vs Lens Prediction & Stats - Ligue 1 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Le Mans vs Lens carries real history into this round of the Ligue 1.
The two sides meet on 13/09 (Sunday) at Stade de La Pincenardière, 16:15 (UK time).
Read the Le Mans vs Lens prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Le Mans vs Lens
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Le Mans vs Lens call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Lens
Last updated on 11-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Lens the side to beat, with roughly 19% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Ligue 1 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Le Mans Preview
Le Mans reach this fixture 3 match into their Ligue 1. Here is where Le Mans stand:
In this competition
0 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
0.67 points per game
5 scored, at 1.67 a game
6 conceded, at 2 a game
Le Mans, season-wide
0 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Louis Mafouta, 3 goals
Most assists: Louis Mafouta, 1 assists
Recent results — Le Mans
05/09/2026 14:45
30/08/2026 11:15
22/08/2026 14:45
09/05/2026 14:00
02/05/2026 14:00
Lens: how they are travelling
Lens come in 3 matches into their Ligue 1.
Here is what Racing Club de Lens have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
6 scored, at 2 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Racing Club de Lens, season-wide
3 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Florian Thauvin, 3 goals
Most assists: Matthieu Udol, 1 assists
Recent results — Racing Club de Lens
10/09/2026 15:00
05/09/2026 11:15
29/08/2026 11:15
22/08/2026 11:15
16/08/2026 14:45
The head-to-head
Over 5 recent meetings between Le Mans and Lens:
Le Mans: 2 win(s)
Lens: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 1
An even record like this keeps the Le Mans vs Lens prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Le Mans vs Lens
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Le Mans
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
|
0.67 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.08 | 1.03 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.94 | 2.56 | 1.64 |
Away Team
Lens
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.84 | 1.84 | 1.84 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.1 | 1.86 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Le Mans vs Lens
Match: Le Mans vs Lens
Competition: Ligue 1
Date: Sunday, 13/09/2026
Kick-off: 16:15 (UK time)
Venue: Stade de La Pincenardière
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Stats
The statistics for Le Mans vs Lens that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 3.11
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 63%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 63%
Cards
3
League: 3.26
Corners
7
League: 10.07
Home Team
Le Mans
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
|
0.67 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.08 | 1.03 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.94 | 2.56 | 1.64 |
Away Team
Lens
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.84 | 1.84 | 1.84 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.1 | 1.86 |
Corners
10.67 / Match
+14% Corners / Match
Le Mans received +14% more corners than Lens in the Ligue 1
9.33 / Match
Nice
(2)
Rennes
(6)
Brest
(1)(8)
Lorient
(6)
Strasbourg
(4)
Auxerre
Cards
2.33 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
2.33 / Match
Nice
(2)
Rennes
(2)
Brest
(1)(3)
Lorient
(2)
Strasbourg
(1)
Auxerre
Goals Scored
1.67 / Match
+20%
Lens is +20% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Nice
(1)
Rennes
(2)
Brest
(2)(0)
Lorient
(1)
Strasbourg
(5)
Auxerre
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+17%
Le Mans condeded +17% more goals than Lens
1.67 / Match
Nice
(1)
Rennes
(3)
Brest
(2)(1)
Lorient
(2)
Strasbourg
(2)
Auxerre
Ligue 1 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Monaco
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Lyon
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Paris
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Lille
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Rennes
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 6 |
Strasbourg
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Brest
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Lorient
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Troyes
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Lens
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 11 |
Olympique Marseille
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 |
Angers
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 13 |
Le Mans
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 14 |
PSG
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 15 |
Nice
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 16 |
Le Havre
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 17 |
Toulouse
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 18 |
Auxerre
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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