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05 Sep 2026 19:45
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Nice vs Le Mans Predictions, Picks & Odds – 05/09/2026

Ligue 1 · 3
05 Sep 2026 Allianz Riviera Tiernan Allen

Nice vs Le Mans – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker1X2Bonus info
Betano1.833.654.35View odds
Our prediction
X2: Double Chance Draw or Le Mans
4.35 on Betano · Confidence Medium
Odds recorded on 04 Sep 2026 at 09:44 · Odds are subject to change
Competition: Ligue 1
Stage: Regular Season, 3
Date: 05 Sep 2026
Time: 19:45 WAT
Stadium: Allianz Riviera

Nice vs Le Mans Preview

Nice sit 17th in Ligue 1 and their early-season crisis is deepening. After a goalless draw against Lorient and a 3-0 hammering at the hands of Paris FC, Olivier Pantaloni's side have failed to score in either fixture. Three consecutive clean sheets across all competitions sound impressive until you realise Nice blanked in all three. The INEOS ownership group faces growing criticism for prioritising Manchester United, and the off-pitch uncertainty is bleeding onto the pitch.

Le Mans are back in the French top flight after a 15-year absence, and they have not looked out of place. A thrilling 2-2 draw with Stade Brest was followed by a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Rennes, conceding a 96th-minute penalty. Striker Louis Mafouta has been sensational, netting three goals in two appearances. Patrick Videira's side play with real attacking intent and resilience, sitting 13th despite still searching for that first victory.

Nice have failed to score in their opening two league fixtures, the only side in Ligue 1 with that unwanted distinction. Three consecutive clean sheets across all competitions sound impressive until you realise they have not found the net in any of those games either. Olivier Pantaloni has openly acknowledged the problems in the final third, and backing this team at 1.83 feels like poor value.

Le Mans, freshly promoted after a 15-year absence from the top flight, have already shown far more attacking intent. Louis Mafouta has three goals in two appearances, including contributions in a 2-2 draw with Brest and a narrow 3-2 defeat to Rennes. Patrick Videira's side are conceding, but they are also creating and converting chances at a rate Nice can only envy right now.

The draw or away double chance is our selection at the Allianz Riviera. Le Mans carry genuine goal threat through Mafouta, while Nice's offensive drought makes it hard to see the hosts winning comfortably. The draw at 3.65 offers standalone value, and the away price at 4.35 reflects Le Mans' competitive showings so far. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Nice vs Le Mans

  • Nice scoreless in two league matches
  • Mafouta has three goals in two games
  • Le Mans conceded five in two outings

Form & Statistics: Nice vs Le Mans

Nice

Recent form

LDLLD
Wins0/5 (0%)
Draws2/5 (40%)
Losses3/5 (60%)

Season statistics (5)

2.2Total goals
33%Both teams score
1.3Goals scored
0.9Goals conceded

Le Mans

Recent form

LD
Wins0/2 (0%)
Draws1/2 (50%)
Losses1/2 (50%)

Season statistics (2)

2.7Total goals
67%Both teams score
1.3Goals scored
1.4Goals conceded
StatisticNiceLe Mans
Last 5 results2D 3L·1D 1L
Avg goals scored1.3·1.3
Avg goals conceded0.9·1.4
Under 2.5 (last 5)2/5·0/2
H2H, last 1 meetings0 Nice · 0 Draws · 1 Le Mans
Probable lineup

Lineups: Nice vs Le Mans

Nice

3-4-2-1

Starters

  1. 1 Yehvann Diouf
  2. 2 Antoine Mendy
  3. 3 Youssouf Ndayishimiye
  4. 4 Xavier Mandza
  5. 5 Jonathan Clauss
  6. 6 Djibril Coulibaly
  7. 7 Everton Pereira
  8. 8 Nathanaël Ngoumou
  9. 9 Gauthier Hein
  10. 10 Sofiane Diop
  11. 11 Elye Wahi

Absent

  • Laurent Abergel (injury)
  • Moise Bombito (Tibia injury (second surgery, long-term absence))
  • Morgan Sanson (Injury (groin/ankle))
  • Ali Abdi (Injury)
  • Mohamed Amoura (Injury)

Le Mans

4-3-3

Starters

  1. 1 Ewan Hatfout
  2. 2 Théo Eyoum
  3. 3 Noa Boissé
  4. 4 Hervé Voyer
  5. 5 Alexandre Lauray
  6. 6 Lucas Buadés
  7. 7 Antoine Vercruysse
  8. 8 Adil Ali Mohamed Bourabaa
  9. 9 Lucas Calodat
  10. 10 Dame Gueye
  11. 11 Louis Mafouta

Absent

  • Djibril Sidibe (Suspension (red card))
  • Samuel Yohou (Lower leg problem / Thigh injury)
  • Yasser Larouci (Head injury / Concussion)
  • Erwan Colas (Knock)
  • Habibou Diallo (Missing)

Medium confidence

Nice line up in a 3-4-2-1 against Le Mans's 4-3-3, setting up an interesting structural contrast on the Côte d'Azur. The wide lanes will be contested sharply, with Jonathan Clauss pushing forward from the right flank while Le Mans look to exploit space on the break through Dame Gueye.

For Nice, Elye Wahi operates as the lone striker supported by two creative shadows, demanding disciplined tracking from Le Mans's back four. The visitors' flat midfield three will need to win the ball quickly and transition cleanly if they are to trouble a home side that holds a clear structural advantage in this matchup.

Nice vs Le Mans: Head-to-Head

Nice 0 % Draws 0 % Le Mans 100 %

Average statistics (recent meetings)

5Total goals
100%Both teams score
3Home goals
2Away goals
100%Over 2.5 goals
0%Under 2.5 goals

How to Watch Nice vs Le Mans Match?

What time is Nice vs Le Mans?

Nice vs Le Mans kicks off at the Allianz Riviera on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 19:45 local time.

Where is Nice vs Le Mans being played?

This Ligue 1 fixture takes place at the Allianz Riviera in Nice, France.

How Can I Watch Nice vs Le Mans on TV and Live Stream?

Check local listings for Nice vs Le Mans broadcast details in your region. Odds correct at time of publication.