Troyes clinched the 2025-26 Ligue 2 title with 20 wins and a +27 goal difference, securing automatic promotion alongside second-placed Le Mans, who recorded just four defeats across 34 matches. Saint-Étienne finished third on 60 points but fell short in the promotion playoffs, while Red Star, Rodez, and Reims occupied the next positions without advancing. The season featured notable roster shifts from Ligue 1 relegations including Montpellier and Saint-Étienne, alongside strong mid-season runs by Le Mans that traders viewed as pivotal. With the campaign concluding in May 2026, these final standings and head-to-head results shaped the implied probabilities reflected in market pricing for the two promoted sides.