All eyes will be on the Allianz Riviera as Nice look to put their disappointing start behind them when they welcome Le Mans. Les Aiglons suffered a 3-0 defeat to Paris FC and are still searching for their first goal of the season, despite registering 16 attempts and four on target in that match. Their home form offers plenty of encouragement, with Nice winning 67% of their last 10 at home, scoring 2.67 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 67%. Elye Wahi is pushing for a start, while Abdi, Bombito, and Sanson remain injury concerns.
Le Mans, meanwhile, will feel hard done by after a 3-2 defeat to Rennes, with a late penalty deciding the contest. The newcomers have been in excellent overall form, winning 70% of their last 10 matches and averaging 2.60 goals per game. Their away record is particularly strong, with 67% wins and 2.67 goals scored per game. However, experienced defender Djibril Sidibe is suspended following his red card against Rennes. Nice have the H2H advantage, winning eight of 19 meetings.
As Le Mans suit Nice who are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we are tempted to place our bets on Home Win. In addition, Nice Over 1.5 goals and Over 1.5 goals total markets are worth considering (Nice average 2.67 goals per home game).
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Nice vs Le Mans prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Nice 2 - 1 Le Mans
Nice vs Le Mans Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Elye Wahi @ 140 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Elye Wahi @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Raul Torrente @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Nice -0.5 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: Le Mans +2 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Nice to Win @ -450 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Nice to Win/Nice to Win @ 140 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Nice - No @ -200 Odds
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View OfferNice Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldwwwldddl | 1.30 |
| Home | wwd | 2.33 |
| Away | ldwlddl | 0.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 67% | 14% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 3.00 | 1.71 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 2.67 | 0.57 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.33 | 1.14 |
| BTTS | 20% | 33% | 14% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 67% | 57% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 33% | 71% |
| Expected Goals | 1.45 | 1.64 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.21 | 1.09 | 1.29 |
Le Mans Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdwwlwwl | 2.20 |
| Home | wwdwlww | 2.29 |
| Away | wwl | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 71% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 3.86 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.29 | 0.67 |
| BTTS | 60% | 71% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 14% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 14% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.40 | 1.33 | 1.61 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.73 | 1.71 | 1.80 |
Nice vs Le Mans Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Nice (42%)
19 Matches
Le Mans (32%)
Nice vs Le Mans Past Results
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