Le Mans vs Villefranche Prediction & Betting Tips (19 April)

It would be somewhat of an understatement to say that Le Mans have been in impressive form on their own patch of late, with maximum points being collected 18 times out of 20. Villefranche, by way of contrast, have suffered 14 defeats in their previous 21 away matches at this level, with their most recent loss on the road coming in this fixture back this year.

Over the course of their last 19 matches at the top table of the National, Villefranche have been involved in 16 encounters containing three goals or fewer, including a defeat at home to Le Mans. Le Mans, 18 of their most recent 21 top-flight home games have also delivered under 3.5 goals, so more of the same is expected.

It has been quite an unusual experience to see Le Mans both score and concede during the same 91 minutes in a National fixture recently, with this happening just three times out of a possible 11. Given that only six of the previous 21 top-flight games involving Villefranche have produced goals at both ends, at least one of the two keepers should pitch a shutout here.