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Le Mans vs Nancy Prediction – French Cup

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Here you will find the best prediction for Le Mans vs Nancy in the French Cup, along with the match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent head-to-head records and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this match between Le Mans and Nancy.

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Le Mans

  • January 11, 2026 – 17::00
  • French Cup

  • 2025/2026
  • Round of 16
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Nancy


Betting tip and prediction for this match between Le Mans vs Nancy

The best prediction for the match Le Mans vs Nancy in the French Cup is under 2.5 goals. This match is expected to be closely contested, as both clubs are known for their slower, more tactical style of play, characterized by a scarcity of goal-scoring opportunities. Notably, the “Under 2.5 Goals” market has been successful in 60% of the last ten matches for both teams.

Best prediction for Le Mans vs Nancy

Under 1.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Under 3.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Under 3.0 Asian goals (more risky prediction)

Match prediction for Le Mans vs Nancy

The teams Le Mans and Nancy are set to clash at the Stade de La Pincenardière in a match for the French Cup (Round of 16). The head-to-head record at this stadium favors the visiting team, with the visitors winning 3 out of the last 4 encounters and losing 1. However, in the last match held here on October 31, 2025, in a Ligue 2 match, Le Mans managed to secure a narrow victory of (1-0), with William Harhouz scoring the only goal in the 65th minute.

Analysis of Le Mans

The home team arrives at this stage of the French Cup (Round of 16) after eliminating Perigny, following a victory by (1-2) away in the previous round. They come into this match after a goalless draw at home against Saint-Étienne. Le Mans has won 5, drawn 3, and lost 2 of their last 10 home matches across all competitions. Their attack has been relatively consistent, scoring in 8 of their last 10 games. At home, they generally trend towards low-scoring affairs, as 10 of their last 22 matches have concluded with under 1.5 goals and 16 of those 22 matches have ended with under 2.5 goals.

Le Mans enters this match after a 0-0 draw against Saint-Étienne in a Ligue 2 fixture. It is noteworthy that the hosts reached this stage of the French Cup after eliminating FC Perigny in the previous match. The home team typically employs a 3-5-2 tactical system, emphasizing a style of play characterized by constant transitions. In this setup, the two most advanced players are Antoine Rabillard and Dame Gueye. When attacking, they usually focus down the left flank, utilizing the depth provided by full-back Lucas Buades. All players are available for this match.

Analysis of Nancy

The visiting team arrives at this stage of the French Cup (Round of 16) after a victory away by (3-5) in a penalty shootout against Grenoble Foot 38. They come into this match following a 1-2 away win against Amiens SC. In their last 10 away matches across all competitions, Nancy has won 4, drawn 1, and lost 5. The team has conceded goals to their opponents in 7 of their last 10 matches, indicating a need for improvement in defense, though their attack has scored regularly, finding the net in 7 of their last 10 matches. In 15 games, they have managed 2 comebacks in the 8 matches where they conceded the first goal.

Nancy enters this match with motivation after a triumphant 1-2 victory during their trip to the Amiens stadium in a Ligue 2 game, with the team’s goals scored by Zakaria Fdaouch and Elydjah Mendy. It is also important to note that the visitors reached this stage of the French Cup after eliminating Grenoble Foot 38 in the previous match. The visiting team is expected to employ a 4-3-3 tactical system, aiming to capitalize on counter-attacks. In this setup, the three most advanced players will be Walid Bouabdelli, Rayan Bamba, and Zakaria Fdaouch. When attacking, they typically focus on the left flank, leveraging the depth provided by full-back Martin Expérience. All players are available for this match.

Best prediction for Le Mans vs Nancy

Under 1.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Under 3.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Under 3.0 Asian goals (more risky prediction)

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