Le Mans return to home soil to face Saint-Etienne at 8:00 PM Jan 3, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Ligue 2 campaign.

Le Mans enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Saint-Etienne have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, both teams are level with 4 wins each in 10 past encounters. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Le Mans edged it 2-3.

With so much at stake in the Ligue 2, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.