Le Mans v Lyon: what the numbers say
Le Mans meet Lyon at Stade Marie-Marvingt, Monday 1:00am (Ligue 1). Lyon have won 4 of the 6 meetings with Le Mans since 2007.
The big picture
Le Mans come in 15th on the ladder with 8 points; Lyon are 5th on 17. Lyon are the side higher up the table.
Le Mans are 1–4–4 in Ligue 1 2026-27, averaging 1.2 goals for and 2 against.
Lyon are 5–2–2 in Ligue 1 2026-27, averaging 1.7 goals for and 0.8 against.
Form
Le Mans have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Troyes 0–2.
Lyon have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Real Sociedad 1–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 6 times on our records since 2007: Le Mans 1, Lyon 4, 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 Le Mans, watch Louis Mafouta (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Adil Bourabaa (0.6 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).
For Lyon, watch Ernest Nuamah (0.6 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Zachary Athekame (0.2 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27).
At Stade Marie-Marvingt
Le Mans have won 1 of their last 4 at Stade Marie-Marvingt.
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.
