Pau vs Grenoble Foot 38: match statistics
Pau appears as the slight favorite in this meeting, even though their recent form raises some doubts. The hosts have a clear advantage in xG statistics at their own stadium (1.52 vs 1.01), indicating better quality in creating chances. Grenoble Foot 38 has not kept a clean sheet in any away match this season and concedes an average of 1.67 goals on the road, which, combined with a 67% away loss rate, makes them the weaker side as visitors. Pau can exploit their possession advantage (52% vs 45%) and better xG efficiency, although their recent run (1 win in the last 5 matches) needs improvement. Considering all factors, especially Grenoble's poor away disposition, the hosts have a real chance of securing three points, although a draw remains in play due to the unstable form of both teams.
Pau vs Grenoble Foot 38: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pau played against Grenoble Foot 38 in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on January 23, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Pau has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Grenoble Foot 38 has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Pau scores 1.42 goals per game and allows 1.63. Grenoble Foot 38 scores 1.00 and allows 1.32. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Pau's games and 58% of Grenoble Foot 38's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 42%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Pau has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.27 per game. Pau takes 13.7 shots per game, while Grenoble Foot 38 takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Pau leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. Grenoble Foot 38 leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.53 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pau's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). For Grenoble Foot 38, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 appears as the slight favorite in this meeting, even though their recent form raises some doubts. The hosts have a clear advantage in xG statistics at their own stadium (1.52 vs 1.01), indicating better quality in creating chances. Grenoble Foot 38 has not kept a clean sheet in any away match this season and concedes an average of 1.67 goals on the road, which, combined with a 67% away loss rate, makes them the weaker side as visitors. Pau can exploit their possession advantage (52% vs 45%) and better xG efficiency, although their recent run (1 win in the last 5 matches) needs improvement. Considering all factors, especially Grenoble's poor away disposition, the hosts have a real chance of securing three points, although a draw remains in play due to the unstable form of both teams.
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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 | Grenoble Foot 38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.25 |
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.
Pau is 42% better for: goals scored per game.
1.42 goals / game - Pau · 1 goals / game - Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38 is 23% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Pau · 1.32 goals / game - Grenoble Foot 38
Pau scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Grenoble Foot 38 keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 meczów).
Grenoble Foot 38 scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Pau keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 meczów).
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 - Grenoble Foot 38
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.
Grenoble Foot 38 is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / game - Pau · 1.32 pts / game - Grenoble Foot 38
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Grenoble Foot 38 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
* 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 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). 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
Grenoble Foot 38
* 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 | Grenoble Foot 38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.05 | 2.52 | ▼ 2.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 51% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 48% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 28% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 67% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 74% | • 74% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Pau's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Grenoble Foot 38. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Pau vs Grenoble Foot 38?
The Ligue 2 match finished Pau 2:2 Grenoble Foot 38. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Pau vs Grenoble Foot 38?
Pau score 1.42 goals per game on average and Grenoble Foot 38 1.00. The Ligue 2 average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Pau's matches and 58% of Grenoble Foot 38's.
What form are Pau and Grenoble Foot 38 in?
Over the last 5 games Pau have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Grenoble Foot 38 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pau vs Grenoble Foot 38?
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.