Metz vs Pau: match statistics
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Metz vs Pau: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Metz plays Pau in Ligue 2 (France). The game is scheduled for October 30, 2026. Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien.
Recent form
Metz has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Pau has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Metz scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 1.40. Pau scores 1.30 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.68 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Metz's games and 50% of Pau's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 40%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Pau has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.49 per game. Metz takes 13.7 shots per game, while Pau takes 14.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Metz leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Pau leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Metz's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Pau, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.68 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Metz | Pau | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Pau is 140% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Metz · 2.4 pts / game - Pau
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Metz is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.6 goals / game - Metz · 1.3 goals / game - Pau
Pau is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.4 goals / game - Metz · 1 goals / game - Pau
Metz scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 games), while Pau keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 games).
Pau scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 games), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Metz
Over / Under - Pau
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Metz is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Metz · 1.4 pts / game - Pau
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metz - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Pau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Metz
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).
Teams vs league
| Metz | Liga | Pau | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.68 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 59% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 25% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 62% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 81% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Metz and Pau play?
Metz face Pau on October 30, 2026 in Ligue 2 at Stade Saint-Symphorien. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Metz vs Pau?
Metz score 1.60 goals per game on average and Pau 1.30. The Ligue 2 average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Metz's matches and 50% of Pau's.
What form are Metz and Pau in?
Over the last 5 games Metz have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Pau 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metz vs Pau?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Metz vs Pau: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.