Troyes vs Le Mans: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Troyes prepare to host Le Mans on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 under referee Kherradji, this FRANCE: Ligue 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Troyes, currently 1st in the standings with 42 points from 23 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 28 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Le Mans, sitting 5th with 39 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Troyes and Le Mans have favored Le Mans, with Le Mans claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Bastia, Troyes recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 5-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Boucher, Titi, Monfray, Gambor, Diawara, Mille, Adeline, Chavalerin, Detourbet, Bentayeb, Ripart. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Le Mans's last outing came against Montpellier, where they secured a 2-4 defeat using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Kocik, Cossier, Yohou, Eyoum, Calodat, Quarshie, Lauray, Buades, Bourabaa, Rabillard, Colas. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Troyes are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Le Mans are likely to counter with a 5-3-2 setup. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Troyes's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Le Mans's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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