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Le Mans will aim to turn their encouraging home performances into another positive result when they welcome Toulouse to Stade Marie-Marvingt on Friday.
The visitors arrive after recovering from a two-goal deficit against Monaco, while the hosts must respond to a defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, and bettors can also check out the William Hill welcome offer ahead of the match.
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. Toulouse key stats
- Casper Tengstedt has been directly involved in four goals across Le Mans' last three matches.
- Four of Toulouse's last five league fixtures have featured three or more goals.
- Le Mans have managed just one win in their six Ligue 1 matches this season.
- Toulouse have recorded just one victory across their six league outings this term.
Le Mans vs. Toulouse preview: Can the hosts make home advantage count?
Le Mans vs Toulouse — Tale of the Tape
| Le Mans | vs | Toulouse |
|---|---|---|
| 14th | Position | 15th |
| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 10 | Goals For | 9 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 11 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 9th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 9th (A) |
Le Mans have made a noteworthy return to the French top flight after a 16-year absence, with Patrick Videira guiding the club from the third tier to a position where they are competing with established Ligue 1 sides.
Their progress has not been without setbacks, as a 3-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last weekend ended a three-match unbeaten run that included draws against Nice and Lens and a victory over Lorient.
Videira's side currently sit 14th in the league table, having scored 10 goals and conceded 12, while only matches involving Auxerre and Strasbourg have produced more goals than the 22 seen in Le Mans' games this season.
The hosts can nevertheless draw encouragement from their performances at Stade Marie-Marvingt, where they have gone 17 league games without defeat, having last lost at home to Rodez in Ligue 2 in September 2025.
Toulouse, meanwhile, travel north after showing considerable determination against Monaco, recovering from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against one of the division's leading sides.
Jens Berthel Askou has been looking to establish a more adventurous style of football, with his side ranking third in Ligue 1 for touches inside the opposition penalty area, although their tally of 14 missed big chances highlights their struggles to convert those opportunities.
Toulouse have also demonstrated resilience away from home, drawing each of their first three league trips of the campaign, and another stalemate would extend a run of away draws that began against Nantes on the final matchday of last season.
The historical matchup offers the visitors further encouragement, as they have had the upper hand in recent meetings and are unbeaten in their last six matches against Le Mans, with their most recent encounter ending in a 3-1 victory in January 2010.
Le Mans vs. Toulouse form guide & betting tips
| Le Mans | vs | Toulouse |
|---|---|---|
LDDWL |
Form | DLDWD |
| 5 | Points | 6 |
| 14th | Form Table | 12th |
| 8 | Goals For | 9 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 9 |
DDWLL |
Form (All Comps) | LDWLD |
Whispers predicts: Le Mans 2-2 Toulouse
Both teams to score at 1.57 (4/7) is an appealing starting point, while over 2.5 goals at 1.66 (2/3) is worth considering for bettors expecting an entertaining contest.
Casper Tengstedt to score or assist at 2.25 (5/4) also offers an interesting alternative, given his recent contributions in attack.
With neither side showing enough consistency to inspire complete confidence in an outright winner, a 2-2 correct score at 12.00 (11/1) could appeal to bettors looking for a bigger price.
> Both teams to score at Yes – 1.57 (4/7) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.66 (2/3) | Likelihood: Probable
> Casper Tengstedt to score or assist at 2.25 (5/4)| Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: Le Mans 2-2 Toulouse at 12.00 (11/1)| Likelihood: Outsider