Pau vs Rodez: match statistics
This match shapes up to be a tight contest between two sides in similar shape. Pau displays a balanced home record with 44% wins and 44% losses; however, their last five fixtures have yielded just 1.2 points per match. Rodez struggles on the road (25% wins, 50% losses), yet their recent overall form outperforms the hosts (1.6 PPG). xG statistics point to a slight edge for Pau (1.38 vs 1.2), while the disparity in average goals conceded away by Rodez (1.75) compared to Pau at home (1.33) suggests an open affair. Given the relatively high draw rates for both squads and identical shot conversion (10% each), a sharing of the spoils seems the most probable outcome, although Pau's home advantage grants them a marginally higher probability of securing a win.
Pau vs Rodez: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pau played against Rodez in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on January 3, 2026. Final score: 3:3.
Recent form
Pau has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Rodez has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Pau scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 1.47. Rodez scores 1.06 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Pau's games and 65% of Rodez's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 47%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Pau has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.35 per game. Pau takes 13.1 shots per game, while Rodez takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Pau leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Rodez leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pau's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Rodez, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 51% 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 3.00 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
This match shapes up to be a tight contest between two sides in similar shape. Pau displays a balanced home record with 44% wins and 44% losses; however, their last five fixtures have yielded just 1.2 points per match. Rodez struggles on the road (25% wins, 50% losses), yet their recent overall form outperforms the hosts (1.6 PPG). xG statistics point to a slight edge for Pau (1.38 vs 1.2), while the disparity in average goals conceded away by Rodez (1.75) compared to Pau at home (1.33) suggests an open affair. Given the relatively high draw rates for both squads and identical shot conversion (10% each), a sharing of the spoils seems the most probable outcome, although Pau's home advantage grants them a marginally higher probability of securing a win.
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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 | Rodez | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.29 |
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 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Pau · 1.06 goals / game - Rodez
Rodez is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.47 goals / game - Pau · 1.35 goals / game - Rodez
Pau scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Rodez keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 meczów).
Rodez scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Pau keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 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 - Rodez
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rodez - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Rodez
* 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 | Rodez | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.82 | 2.50 | • 2.41 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 51% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 47% | • 47% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 68% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 73% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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 Rodez. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Pau vs Rodez?
The Ligue 2 match finished Pau 3:3 Rodez. 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 Rodez?
Pau score 1.35 goals per game on average and Rodez 1.06. The Ligue 2 average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Pau's matches and 65% of Rodez's.
What form are Pau and Rodez in?
Over the last 5 games Pau have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Rodez 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pau vs Rodez?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Pau vs Rodez: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.