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Le Mans FC and AS Monaco will both be looking to improve their Ligue 1 form when they meet at the Stade Marie-Marvingt on Sunday.
The home team enter this clash looking to secure their second win of the season after a poor start to the league campaign.
Meanwhile, the visiting Monegasques will hope they can put an end to their winless run in the league and move up the standings.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Le Mans vs Monaco key stats
- Monaco have won four of their last seven away games this season across all competitions.
- Le Mans are winless in their last four league games, with three losses and one draw.
- Le Mans have failed to keep a clean sheet in all nine league games this season.
Le Mans vs Monaco preview: Home team looking to end winless run
Le Mans vs Monaco — Tale of the Tape
| Le Mans | vs | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| 17th | Position | 7th |
| 7 | Points | 15 |
| 11 | Goals For | 12 |
| 18 | Goals Against | 10 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 14th | Home / Away Rank | 4th |
Life back in Ligue 1 has been difficult for Le Mans, whose recent struggles have left them in a relegation battle.
Patrick Videira's side have lost three of their last four league matches and have drawn only one.
They have only managed one win since the start of the new league season, losing four and drawing four.
Their latest setback came in a damaging 2-0 defeat away to fellow strugglers Troyes, a result that pushed the Blood and Gold into the bottom two.
Their lack of attacking threat has been especially concerning, with their only goal in the last three matches.
Home advantage has also begun to lose its appeal, as Le Mans' recent Ligue 1 defeat to Toulouse at Stade Marie-Marvingt ended an unbeaten run on home soil in all competitions that had lasted since September 2025.
Monaco, meanwhile, have struggled to maintain the momentum generated by their impressive start to the campaign.
A run of four consecutive Ligue 1 matches without a victory, comprising two draws and two defeats, has seen them slip outside the top six ahead of this round.
However, they remain within touching distance of the leading pack, sitting just three points behind second-placed Lille.
Filipe Luís' side did manage to restore some confidence with a 2-0 home victory in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday.
Their away performances have also become a growing concern, having suffered back-to-back league defeats and are winless in their last three on the road.
Le Mans vs Monaco form guide & betting tips
| Le Mans | vs | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
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Form | WDLDL |
| 7 | Points | 15 |
| 17th | Form Table | 7th |
| 11 | Goals For | 12 |
| 18 | Goals Against | 10 |
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Form (All Comps) | LWDLW |
Whispers predicts: Le Mans 1-3 Monaco
Monaco are favourites to win this encounter despite their dip in form, and we predict a 1-3 victory for the visitors.
The away team have had a decent record against the hosts and will look to maintain their head-to-head dominance.
They have not lost to Le Mans at the Stade Marie-Marvingt in their last four meetings, winning three and drawing one.
Ahead of this clash, the bookmakers have tipped Monaco as favourites to win at 7/10 (1.70) away from home.
A draw in this game is valued at 3/1 (4.00), while a home victory for Le Mans is offered at 15/4 (4.75), making the hosts the clear underdogs.
Over 2.5 goals is priced at 8/13 (1.62), while both teams to score (yes) is available at 4/7 (1.57), and the away team total goals (over 1.5) is set at 4/7 (1.57).
> Monaco to win at 7/10 (1.70) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score (yes) at 4/7 (1.57) | Likelihood: Possible
> Monaco to score over 1.5 goals at 4/7 (1.57) | Likelihood: Possible