Troyes leads the 2025-26 Ligue 2 table with 67 points from 34 matches and has already secured automatic promotion to Ligue 1 as champions, driven by a strong goal difference and consistent results across home and away fixtures. Le Mans sits second with 62 points and has also clinched direct promotion, reflecting solid defensive organization and key contributions from their attacking lineup in recent weeks. Saint-Étienne, Red Star, and Rodez remain in contention for the promotion play-offs, where the third- through fifth-placed sides will compete for the final spot alongside a potential Ligue 1 relegation survivor. Recent form, including Troyes’ late-season surge and Le Mans’ unbeaten run in several key matches, has shaped trader consensus around these automatic qualifiers while leaving playoff outcomes more open to schedule difficulty and head-to-head results in the final rounds.