Troyes vs Pau: match statistics
Troyes occupies the top spot in the table and displays impressive home form with 75% of matches won at home and a goal difference of +12 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match in home games, with only 8% of matches without a goal scored. Pau, despite a decent table position, has weaker away efficiency (45% wins) and a higher rate of goals conceded away (1.45 per match). Troyes boasts better expected goals (xG 1.81 vs 1.36 for Pau) and an advantage in ball possession (52% vs 50%). Troyes' recent form is weaker (0.2 PPG in the last 5 matches), but their home dominance and statistical superiority in home matches suggest their victory in this encounter.
Troyes vs Pau: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Troyes played against Pau in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 4:3.
Recent form
Troyes has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Pau has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Troyes scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 0.96. Pau scores 1.48 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 2.46 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Troyes's games and 57% of Pau's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 65%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Troyes has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.45 per game. Troyes takes 13.6 shots per game, while Pau takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Troyes leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Pau leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Troyes's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Pau, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.46 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 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
Troyes occupies the top spot in the table and displays impressive home form with 75% of matches won at home and a goal difference of +12 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match in home games, with only 8% of matches without a goal scored. Pau, despite a decent table position, has weaker away efficiency (45% wins) and a higher rate of goals conceded away (1.45 per match). Troyes boasts better expected goals (xG 1.81 vs 1.36 for Pau) and an advantage in ball possession (52% vs 50%). Troyes' recent form is weaker (0.2 PPG in the last 5 matches), but their home dominance and statistical superiority in home matches suggest their victory in this encounter.
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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
| Troyes | Pau | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.36 |
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.
Pau is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Troyes · 1.4 pts / game - Pau
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.
Troyes is 58% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.96 goals / game - Troyes · 1.52 goals / game - Pau
Troyes scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Pau keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
Pau scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Troyes keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 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 - Troyes
Over / Under - Pau
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.
Troyes is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Troyes · 1.3 pts / game - Pau
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Troyes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Pau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Troyes
Pau
* 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
| Troyes | Liga | Pau | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.43 | 2.46 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 51% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 47% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 29% | • 30% |
| Goal before half-time | • 65% | 65% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 73% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Troyes's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Pau. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Troyes vs Pau?
The Ligue 2 match finished Troyes 4:3 Pau. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Troyes vs Pau?
Troyes score 1.48 goals per game on average and Pau 1.48. The Ligue 2 average is 2.46 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Troyes's matches and 57% of Pau's.
What form are Troyes and Pau in?
Over the last 5 games Troyes have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Pau 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Troyes vs Pau?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Troyes vs Pau: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.