Round 3 - Ligue 1
OGC Nice VS Le Mans FC
Allianz Riviera
5 September, 2026
Overview:
OGC Nice and Le Mans FC meet in a Ligue 1 context with Nice carrying the stronger historical edge in the head-to-head, while Le Mans show the better recent league form profile in the available form tables. The balance points to a competitive match with Nice slightly favored on quality and H2H, but Le Mans capable of keeping it close.
Recent H2H results: Nice 1-0 Le Mans
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-0 in favor of OGC Nice.
Nice are likely to prioritize controlled buildup and territorial pressure, while Le Mans should look to stay compact, deny central progression, and counter into space. The outcome may depend on whether Nice can turn possession into early pressure and avoid a low-tempo draw state.
Nice's H2H edge and superior control metrics support a narrow home advantage, but Le Mans' recent form reduces confidence in a comfortable win. This makes a low-scoring home lean the most plausible outcome.
Last Update: 31-07-2026
Stats:
| OGC Nice | Le Mans FC |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 57 | 43 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.2 | 1 |
| Win Probability | |
| 46 | 24 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 24 | 4 | 6 | 76 |
| 2 | RC Lens | 22 | 4 | 8 | 70 |
| 3 | Lille | 18 | 7 | 9 | 61 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyon | 18 | 6 | 10 | 60 |
| 5 | Marseille | 18 | 5 | 11 | 59 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais | 17 | 8 | 9 | 59 |
| 7 | Monaco | 16 | 6 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 15 | 8 | 11 | 53 |
| 9 | Lorient | 11 | 12 | 11 | 45 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 12 | 8 | 13 | 44 |
| 11 | Paris FC | 11 | 11 | 12 | 44 |
| 12 | Brest | 10 | 9 | 15 | 39 |
| 13 | Angers SCO | 9 | 9 | 16 | 36 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 7 | 14 | 13 | 35 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 8 | 10 | 16 | 34 |
| 16 | Nice | 7 | 11 | 16 | 32 |
| 17 | Nantes | 5 | 8 | 20 | 23 |
| 18 | FC Metz | 3 | 8 | 23 | 17 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Lepaul | REN | FRA | 34 | 21 | 5 |
| J. Panichelli | RC | ARG | 27 | 16 | 1 |
| M. Greenwood | MAR | ENG | 33 | 16 | 8 |
| L. Sinayoko | AJA | MAL | 32 | 13 | 4 |