Saint-Étienne vs Le Mans - Ligue 2
Fixture Preview - 18 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Saint-Étienne welcomes Le Mans to the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard for what promises to be an intriguing Ligue 2 clash on Saturday. The home side is in solid form, having secured three wins in their last five matches, including a recent victory that highlights their attacking prowess. In contrast, Le Mans has struggled for consistency, managing just one win in their last five outings, which may leave them vulnerable against a confident Saint-Étienne side. A key angle to consider is Saint-Étienne's strong head-to-head record against Le Mans, winning seven of their last ten encounters. This historical dominance could play a psychological role, especially with the home advantage. Additionally, both teams have shown a tendency to score, with five of their last ten meetings seeing both teams find the net. As such, this match could see an open contest, making the prospect of both teams scoring a compelling bet. With the stakes high for both teams, expect an engaging battle as they vie for crucial points in the league.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Saint-Étienne | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 |  Nancy | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 |  Troyes | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 |  Clermont | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 |  Red Star | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 |  Pau | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 |  Amiens SC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 |  Reims | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |  Le Mans | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 |  Montpellier | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 11 |  Annecy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 12 |  Laval | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2010 | Saint-Étienne | 2–0 | Le Mans | Ligue 1 |
| November 29, 2009 | Le Mans | 1–1 | Saint-Étienne | Ligue 1 |
| January 17, 2009 | Saint-Étienne | 1–1 | Le Mans | Ligue 1 |
| August 23, 2008 | Le Mans | 1–0 | Saint-Étienne | Ligue 1 |
| April 5, 2008 | Saint-Étienne | 4–1 | Le Mans | Ligue 1 |
| November 10, 2007 | Le Mans | 3–2 | Saint-Étienne | Ligue 1 |
| March 10, 2007 | Le Mans | 2–1 | Saint-Étienne | Ligue 1 |
| October 21, 2006 | Saint-Étienne | 2–0 | Le Mans | Ligue 1 |
| February 24, 2006 | Le Mans | 0–1 | Saint-Étienne | Ligue 1 |
| September 30, 2005 | Saint-Étienne | 3–0 | Le Mans | Ligue 1 |