Both teams average more than three goals per league game this season and are likely to push for victory on Friday. This should lead to another high-scoring affair.
Key Stats
- Le Mans have seen BTTS & over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Toulouse have seen BTTS & over 3.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Toulouse’s Casper Tengstedt has scored 4 goals in his last 3 matches.
Toulouse Edge H2H
These two sides battled 22 times so far, Toulouse having an 8-7 advantage in terms of victories. The most recent one was in January 2010.
Le Mans are Entertaining to Watch
Le Mans regained elite status earlier this summer and so far are doing a good job in the top flight, accumulating six points from six games, losing on just two occasions despite the tough schedule.
A majority of their points were earned in front of the home crowd, registering entertaining 2-2 draws against Brest and Lens, while beating Lorient 2-1 in their most recent appearance. Adil Bourabaa was the key contributor in these with two goals and one assist.
Last weekend, Le Mans faced the reigning champions PSG in the capital and left a solid impression in a 3-1 loss. Louis Mafouta scored a consolation, while Dame Gueye missed two chances to find the net.
Toulouse Winless and Unbeaten on the Road
Toulouse appointed Jens Berthel Askou as their new manager earlier this summer, and so far they have mixed results under his leadership, securing six points in six games.
Interestingly, all three road games for the Violets were 2-2 draws against Brest, Lorient and Monaco. Casper Tengstedt played big role in securing these points, registering two goals and one assist.
Toulouse’s latest home appearance was another high-scoring thriller, beating Le Havre 3-2 where Tengstedt netted a brace, Thomas Jorgensen also on target.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Le Mans (3-4-1-2) Nicolas Kocik; Harold Boisse, Djibril Sidibe, Yohann Voyer; Alexandre Lauray, Makhtar Gueye, Lucas Bretelle, Maxime Vercruysse; Harold Caldodat; Mamadou Diallo, Louis Mafouta
Adil Bourabaa faces an ankle injury while Martin Rossignol and Erwan Colas remain doubtful with knee and back issues.
Adil Bourabaa faces an ankle injury while Martin Rossignol and Erwan Colas remain doubtful with knee and back issues.
Toulouse (4-2-3-2) Guillaume Restes; Rafik Messali, Saliou Koumbassa, Mark McKenzie, Djibril Tape; Cristian Casseres, Aron Donnum; August Jorgensen, Sion Oppong; Jacen Russell-Rowe, Casper Tengstedt
Toulouse have arrived with midfielder Abu Francis and defender Rasmus Nicolaisen dealing with hamstring and knock concerns, unlikely to feature on Friday.
Toulouse have arrived with midfielder Abu Francis and defender Rasmus Nicolaisen dealing with hamstring and knock concerns, unlikely to feature on Friday.