Le Mans vs Toulouse preview: October 16, 2026
Le Mans (1-3-2 W-D-L, 6 pts, 14th) host Toulouse (1-3-2 W-D-L, 6 pts, 15th) at Stade Marie-Marvingt, Le Mans on October 16, 2026 in the 2026-27 Ligue 1.
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How do Le Mans and Toulouse compare heading into their match?
- Le Mans are 14th with 6 points from 6 matches (1-3-2 W-D-L); Toulouse are 15th with 6 points from 6 matches (1-3-2 W-D-L).
- Le Mans score 1.7 (7th most of 18) and concede 2 (3rd most) per match. Toulouse score 1.5 (9th most of 18) and concede 1.8 (5th most) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Le Mans 1.6 for and 2.0 against; Toulouse 2.0 for and 1.3 against.
- Le Mans at home: 1-2-0 W-D-L in 3 (2 scored, 1.7 conceded per match). Toulouse away: 0-3-0 W-D-L in 3 (2 scored, 2 conceded).
- Last 5 Ligue 1 matches: Le Mans 1-2-2 W-D-L, Toulouse 1-3-1 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 6 of 6 (100%) Le Mans matches and 4 of 6 (67%) Toulouse matches; 3 or more goals in 5 of 6 (83%) and 4 of 6 (67%).
- No earlier meeting between these clubs is stored.
Ligue 1 matches this season only (Le Mans 6, Toulouse 6); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mans | 1-3-2 | 1-2-2 (1.6-2) | 0-1-2 (1.3-2.3) | 1-2-0 (2-1.7) |
| Toulouse | 1-3-2 | 1-3-1 (1.8-1.8) | 0-3-0 (2-2) | 1-0-2 (1-1.7) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Ligue 1 matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Le Mans attack against Toulouse defense
| Le Mans for | Toulouse against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.7 (7th) | 1.8 (5th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.6 (6th) | 1.3 (12th) |
| Shots per match | 10.5 (17th) | 15 (6th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.7 (8th) | 5 (7th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.7 (6th) | 1.3 (16th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 6.5 (16th) | 9 (7th) |
| Corners per match | 2.8 (16th) | 4.8 (11th) |
Toulouse attack against Le Mans defense
| Toulouse for | Le Mans against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.5 (9th) | 2 (3rd) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 2.0 (3rd) | 2.0 (1st) |
| Shots per match | 13.7 (8th) | 17.2 (1st) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.5 (9th) | 5.5 (5th) |
| Big chances per match | 3.2 (5th) | 4 (1st) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.8 (7th) | 12.3 (1st) |
| Corners per match | 4.5 (11th) | 6.3 (2nd) |
- Toulouse have the 3rd most expected goals per match (2.0) and Le Mans concede the 1st most (2.0).
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Le Mans, home matches | Toulouse, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 3 | 3 |
| Record | 1-2-0 W-D-L | 0-3-0 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 2 | 2 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.7 | 2 |
| Clean sheets | 0 of 3 (0%) | 0 of 3 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 3 (0%) | 0 of 3 (0%) |
| Both teams scored | 3 of 3 (100%) | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 3 of 3 (100%) | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 3 of 3 (100%) | 3 of 3 (100%) |
Scoring patterns
| Le Mans | Toulouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 0 of 6 (0%) | 0 of 6 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 6 (0%) | 2 of 6 (33%) |
| Both teams scored | 6 of 6 (100%) | 4 of 6 (67%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 6 of 6 (100%) | 5 of 6 (83%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 5 of 6 (83%) | 4 of 6 (67%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 4 of 6 (67%) | 4 of 6 (67%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 1 for, 1 against | 0 for, 0.8 against (5 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 0.7 for, 1 against | 1.4 for, 1 against (5 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Le Mans | Toulouse |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.6 (6th) | 2.0 (3rd) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 2.0 (1st) | 1.3 (12th) |
| Shots | 10.5 (17th) | 13.7 (8th) |
| Shots, opponents | 17.2 (1st) | 15 (6th) |
| Shots on target | 4.7 (8th) | 4.5 (9th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 5.5 (5th) | 5 (7th) |
| Big chances | 2.7 (6th) | 3.2 (5th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 4 (1st) | 1.3 (16th) |
| Possession % | 43.1 (17th) | 50.7 (8th) |
| Passes | 382.7 (16th) | 497.3 (5th) |
| Passes, opponents | 504.2 (6th) | 478 (9th) |
| Corners | 2.8 (16th) | 4.5 (11th) |
| Corners, opponents | 6.3 (2nd) | 4.8 (11th) |
| Fouls | 14.8 (2nd) | 16.7 (1st) |
| Fouls, opponents | 10 (14th) | 12.7 (9th) |
| Yellow cards | 2.5 (1st) | 1.7 (5th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 2 (4th) | 1.3 (13th) |
| Shots inside the box | 6.5 (16th) | 9.8 (7th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 12.3 (1st) | 9 (7th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.5 (9th) | 2.2 (3rd) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 2.7 (1st) | 0.8 (14th) |
| Offsides | 2.2 (5th) | 1.7 (10th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 2 (4th) | 1.3 (15th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 78.9 (14th) | 87.0 (5th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 84.6 (11th) | 86.5 (4th) |
| Long balls | 64.3 (2nd) | 39.3 (17th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 50.3 (9th) | 51.3 (6th) |
| Long balls completed | 29.7 (4th) | 21.7 (13th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 26 (7th) | 26.3 (6th) |
| Crosses | 13.8 (13th) | 16.8 (9th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 18.2 (8th) | 19.8 (4th) |
| Crosses completed | 3.7 (9th) | 3 (15th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 5.5 (4th) | 4.3 (11th) |
| Dribbles completed | 5.7 (13th) | 9.3 (2nd) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 7.3 (7th) | 6.8 (11th) |
| Tackles | 15.3 (12th) | 16.2 (8th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 11.3 (18th) | 18.3 (4th) |
| Interceptions | 12.2 (2nd) | 8.3 (15th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 10.7 (7th) | 12.3 (1st) |
| Clearances | 23.8 (6th) | 27.5 (2nd) |
| Clearances, opponents | 20.5 (13th) | 20.5 (13th) |
| Ground duels won | 29.7 (18th) | 37.5 (3rd) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 31.3 (16th) | 41 (1st) |
| Aerial duels won | 12.2 (5th) | 10.8 (10th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 18.5 (1st) | 9.3 (15th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Le Mans
- Oct 10, 2026 (Ligue 1): L 1-3 at Paris Saint-Germain
- Sep 19, 2026 (Ligue 1): W 2-1 vs Lorient
- Sep 13, 2026 (Ligue 1): D 2-2 vs Lens
- Sep 5, 2026 (Ligue 1): D 1-1 at Nice
- Aug 30, 2026 (Ligue 1): L 2-3 at Stade Rennais
- Aug 22, 2026 (Ligue 1): D 2-2 vs Brest
Toulouse
Head-to-head
No earlier meeting between these clubs is stored in StatsNext.
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Mafouta | forward | 6 | 4 G, 1 A, 15 SH | 3 G, 13 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Dame Guèye | forward | 6 | 1 G, 0 A, 8 SH | 0 G, 7 SH | Shots |
| Habib Diallo | forward | 4 | 1 G, 0 A, 3 SH | 1 G, 4 SH | Shots |
| Adil Bourabaa | midfielder | 5 | 3 G, 2 A, 7 SH | 3 G, 7 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Jean Vercruysse | midfielder | 5 | 0 G, 1 A, 6 SH | 0 G, 6 SH | Shots, assists |
| Lucas Calodat | defender | 6 | 1 G, 2 A, 3 SH | 1 G, 3 SH | Shots on target, assists |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacen Russell-Rowe | forward | 6 | 1 G, 0 A, 11 SH | 1 G, 11 SH | |
| Sion Oppong | forward | 5 | 1 G, 0 A, 1 SH | 1 G, 1 SH | |
| Santiago Hidalgo | forward | 6 | 0 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 0 G, 6 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Cristian Cásseres Jr. | midfielder | 6 | 0 G, 4 A, 5 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | Assists |
| Thomas Jørgensen | midfielder | 6 | 2 G, 1 A, 12 SH | 2 G, 10 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Christ Tapé | defender | 6 | 1 G, 0 A, 5 SH | 1 G, 3 SH |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Ligue 1 season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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