Le Mans FC host RC Lens this Sunday, September 13th (17:15 local time) at the Stade Marie-Marvingt for the fourth matchday of Ligue 1. The club, sitting 14th with just two points, is aiming to secure its first win after a winless start to the campaign.
The manager is expected to deploy a 3-1-4-2 formation, similar to the one used in the last away match at Nice (1-1). Goalkeeper E. Hatfout should start, shielded by a back three of N. Boisse, R. Torrente, and H. Voyer. A. Lauray is likely to play as the holding midfielder.
Midfield and attack
The midfield is set to feature R. Bamba and A. Bourabaa, who scored against Nice, alongside J. Vercruysse and L. Calodat. Up front, the pairing of L. Mafouta and D. Gueye will be tasked with finding the net. Le Mans has scored five goals this season but has also conceded six.
The team will need to be more defensively solid to hope for a result against Lens, who are 11th in the table. Lens are coming off a loss at Strasbourg (2-1) but had previously beaten Paris Saint-Germain at home. Le Mans's last outing was a draw at Nice, secured by a goal from A. Bourabaa assisted by J. Vercruysse.
The upcoming fixtures will be key for the rest of the season. Fans can check the detailed squad list for 2026 on the club's official website. A win this weekend would allow Le Mans FC to climb closer to mid-table.
