Pau vs Saint-Étienne: match statistics
Saint-Étienne sits in second place in the table and displays significantly better form than Pau, who are positioned 11th. The visitors have won 50% of their away matches this season, whereas the hosts have only triumphed in 33% of home games. Saint-Étienne boasts a superior goal difference (0 away vs -2 Pau at home) and higher average possession (57% vs 54%). The last five matches also favor the visitors – they accumulated 1.8 points per game compared to Pau's 1.4. Additionally, the guests have a higher clean sheet ratio away (33% vs 25% for the hosts at home), indicating a more solid defense. All these factors suggest an advantage for Saint-Étienne in this clash.
Pau vs Saint-Étienne: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pau played against Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Pau has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Saint-Étienne has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Pau scores 1.54 goals per game and allows 1.63. Saint-Étienne scores 1.71 and allows 1.21. Games in this league average 2.43 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Pau's games and 50% of Saint-Étienne's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 58%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Saint-Étienne has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.44 per game. Pau takes 13.1 shots per game, while Saint-Étienne takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Pau leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pau's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). For Saint-Étienne, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.43 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 6.00 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
Saint-Étienne sits in second place in the table and displays significantly better form than Pau, who are positioned 11th. The visitors have won 50% of their away matches this season, whereas the hosts have only triumphed in 33% of home games. Saint-Étienne boasts a superior goal difference (0 away vs -2 Pau at home) and higher average possession (57% vs 54%). The last five matches also favor the visitors – they accumulated 1.8 points per game compared to Pau's 1.4. Additionally, the guests have a higher clean sheet ratio away (33% vs 25% for the hosts at home), indicating a more solid defense. All these factors suggest an advantage for Saint-Étienne in this clash.
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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 | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.35 |
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.
Saint-Étienne is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Pau · 1.8 pts / game - Saint-Étienne
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.
Saint-Étienne is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.54 goals / game - Pau · 1.71 goals / game - Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Pau · 1.21 goals / game - Saint-Étienne
Pau scores in 88% of games (21 of 24 meczów), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 meczów).
Saint-Étienne scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Pau keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 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 - Saint-Étienne
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.
Saint-Étienne is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Pau · 1.54 pts / game - Saint-Étienne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 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 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Saint-Étienne
* 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 | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.17 | 2.43 | ▲ 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 51% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 46% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 30% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 64% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 71% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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, 0 draws and 1 loss against Saint-Étienne. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Pau vs Saint-Étienne?
The Ligue 2 match finished Pau 0:3 Saint-Étienne. 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 Saint-Étienne?
Pau score 1.54 goals per game on average and Saint-Étienne 1.71. The Ligue 2 average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Pau's matches and 50% of Saint-Étienne's.
What form are Pau and Saint-Étienne in?
Over the last 5 games Pau have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Saint-Étienne 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pau vs Saint-Étienne?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Pau vs Saint-Étienne: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.