Pau vs Montpellier: match statistics
The match is set to be a close encounter with a slight advantage for the hosts playing in front of their own fans. Pau is showing poor form with only 0.8 points per match in their last five games and a high home defeat rate (43%), however, xG statistics show they create more chances than Montpellier (1.46 vs 1.15). The visitors are in significantly better form with 2.0 points per match in their last five and an impressive defense in away games (averaging 0.77 goals conceded). However, Montpellier struggles with efficiency on the road, failing to score in 46% of their away matches. Considering Pau's poor form, Montpellier's solid defense, and the visitors' difficulties scoring away from home, the most likely scenario seems to be a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
Pau vs Montpellier: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pau played against Montpellier in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Pau has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Montpellier has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Pau scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.63. Montpellier scores 1.22 and allows 0.93. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Pau's games and 37% of Montpellier's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 26%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Pau has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.30 per game. Pau takes 12.6 shots per game, while Montpellier takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Pau leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Montpellier leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pau's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Montpellier, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
The match is set to be a close encounter with a slight advantage for the hosts playing in front of their own fans. Pau is showing poor form with only 0.8 points per match in their last five games and a high home defeat rate (43%), however, xG statistics show they create more chances than Montpellier (1.46 vs 1.15). The visitors are in significantly better form with 2.0 points per match in their last five and an impressive defense in away games (averaging 0.77 goals conceded). However, Montpellier struggles with efficiency on the road, failing to score in 46% of their away matches. Considering Pau's poor form, Montpellier's solid defense, and the visitors' difficulties scoring away from home, the most likely scenario seems to be a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
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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 | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.32 |
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.
Montpellier is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Pau · 2 pts / game - Montpellier
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 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.48 goals / game - Pau · 1.22 goals / game - Montpellier
Montpellier is 75% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Pau · 0.93 goals / game - Montpellier
Pau scores in 85% of games (23 of 27 meczów), while Montpellier keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 meczów).
Montpellier scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Pau keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 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 - Montpellier
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 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / game - Pau · 1.07 pts / game - Montpellier
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Montpellier - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
* 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 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Pau
Montpellier
* 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 | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.11 | 2.44 | ▼ 2.15 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 50% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 47% | ▼ 26% |
| Clean sheets | • 30% | 30% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 65% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 72% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Montpellier. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Pau vs Montpellier?
The Ligue 2 match finished Pau 0:0 Montpellier. 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 Montpellier?
Pau score 1.48 goals per game on average and Montpellier 1.22. The Ligue 2 average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Pau's matches and 37% of Montpellier's.
What form are Pau and Montpellier in?
Over the last 5 games Pau have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Montpellier 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pau vs Montpellier?
The statistical background for Pau vs Montpellier — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.