Pau vs Dunkerque: match statistics
Pau vs Dunkerque: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pau played against Dunkerque in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on September 18, 2026. Venue: Stade Du Hameau Idron 1. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Pau has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Dunkerque has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Pau scores 0.67 goals per game and allows 1.00. Dunkerque scores 1.67 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.46 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Pau's games and 67% of Dunkerque's. The Over 2.5 rates are 17% and 50%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dunkerque has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.35 per game. Pau takes 13.7 shots per game, while Dunkerque takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Pau leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.17 goals per game after halftime. Dunkerque leads at halftime in 17% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pau's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Dunkerque, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.46 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Pau have the edge in chance creation at home, averaging 1.73 xG from 17 shots per match. However, they score only 0.33 goals per game and failed to find the net in 67% of their home fixtures. Dunkerque sit higher in the table, 8th compared with Pau in 16th, and average 1.5 goals away from home, converting 14% of their chances compared with the hosts’ mere 2%. The visitors remain winless on the road, though, conceding as many as 2.5 goals per match and keeping no clean sheets, giving Pau a realistic chance to end their scoring drought. Both teams have collected 1 point per game across their last five matches, while their away and home records respectively include two or more draws. A stalemate therefore appears the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS at 75% for Pau and 50% for Dunkerque, compared with a league average of 55%, provides a moderately positive signal for both teams to score. Neither team has kept a clean sheet this season, while Dunkerque concede as many as 2.50 goals per away match, significantly increasing Pau’s chances of scoring. The visitors are also dangerous offensively: they average 5.5 shots on target per match compared with Pau’s 3.25, and their xG stands at 1.40, while the hosts’ xG conceded is 1.21. Pau’s last five matches reduce confidence in the pick, as the hosts scored only 0.8 goals per game and BTTS landed in 40% of those fixtures. However, Dunkerque scored 1.2 goals and conceded 1.6, which still supports a potential exchange of goals. The most likely scenario, therefore, remains one in which both teams exploit their opponent’s defensive weaknesses.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Pau average 1.75 goals at home, while Dunkerque concede as many as 2.50 away from home, clearly supporting a goals-based scenario for the hosts. Neither team has kept a clean sheet under these conditions, and at least 2 goals have been scored in 75% of Pau’s matches and in all of Dunkerque’s away games. The attacking potential is supported by similar xG figures: 1.39 for Pau and 1.40 for Dunkerque, although the hosts’ recent form reduces confidence in a high-scoring game. In their last five matches, Pau have exceeded 2.5 goals only once, making the Over 2.5 line close to a toss-up, while Over 1.5 remains by far the safest choice.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Pau have a clearly stronger home record, scoring an average of 1.75 goals, while Dunkerque concede as many as 2.50 goals per away match and have not won a single game. The hosts have been leading at the break in 25% of their matches so far, whereas the visitors have done so on no occasion, and Dunkerque have been losing at half-time in 50% of their away appearances. In their last five matches, Pau have not been behind at half-time once, recording 40% leads and 60% draws, while conceding just 0.2 goals per match before the break. After half-time, the hosts average 1.25 goals this season, while Dunkerque concede 1.50, strengthening the scenario of Pau maintaining or extending their advantage. The most likely outcome is therefore an HT/FT 1/1, with Pau taking the lead before the break and securing the victory by full-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
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
| Pau | Dunkerque | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 22% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.42 |
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.
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.
Dunkerque is 149% better for: goals scored per game.
0.67 goals / game - Pau · 1.67 goals / game - Dunkerque
Pau is 67% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Pau · 1.67 goals / game - Dunkerque
Pau scores in 50% of games (3 of 6 games), while Dunkerque keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
Dunkerque scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Pau keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 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 - Pau
Over / Under - Dunkerque
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.
Pau is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Pau · 1 pts / game - Dunkerque
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Dunkerque - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Pau
Dunkerque
* 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
| Pau | Liga | Dunkerque | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.67 | 2.46 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 17% | 44% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 30% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 57% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Pau's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Dunkerque. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Pau vs Dunkerque?
The Ligue 2 match finished Pau 2:0 Dunkerque. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Pau and Dunkerque?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Pau won 0, Dunkerque won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Pau vs Dunkerque?
Pau score 0.67 goals per game on average and Dunkerque 1.67. The Ligue 2 average is 2.46 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Pau's matches and 67% of Dunkerque's.
What form are Pau and Dunkerque in?
Over the last 5 games Pau have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Dunkerque 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pau vs Dunkerque?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.