Lyon v Le Mans: what the numbers say
Lyon meet Le Mans at Groupama Stadium, Monday 4:00am (Ligue 1). Lyon have won 4 of the 6 meetings with Le Mans since 2007.
The big picture
Lyon come in 5th on the ladder with 17 points; Le Mans are 15th on 8. Lyon have the higher position to protect.
Lyon are 5–2–2 in Ligue 1 2026-27, averaging 1.7 goals for and 0.8 against.
Le Mans are 1–4–4 in Ligue 1 2026-27, averaging 1.2 goals for and 2 against.
Form
Lyon have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Real Sociedad 1–1.
Le Mans have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Troyes 0–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 6 times on our records since 2007: Lyon 4, Le Mans 1, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2009-10), Lyon won 2–0 at Stade de Gerland.
Biggest margin between these two: Lyon by 2 goals in 2009-10 (2–0).
Players to watch
For Lyon, watch Corentin Tolisso (2 goals in 2026-27) and Ernest Nuamah (1 goal in 2026-27).
For Le Mans, watch Louis Mafouta (4 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Adil Bourabaa (3 goals, 2 assists in 2026-27).
At Groupama Stadium
Lyon have won 15 of their last 20 at Groupama Stadium.
The deeper numbers
Lyon have won their last 5 games at Groupama Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Lyon go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
