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
Key match information
Pau played Grenoble Foot 38 in Ligue 2 (France). The match was played on 23 January 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Pau: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Grenoble Foot 38: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pau scores 1.42 and concedes 1.63 goals per match. Grenoble Foot 38 scores 1.00 and concedes 1.32. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pau 58%, Grenoble Foot 38 58%. Over 2.5: Pau 63%, Grenoble Foot 38 42%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Pau has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.27. Pau: 13.7 shots per match, Grenoble Foot 38: 10.9.
Match halves
Pau: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.53. Grenoble Foot 38: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Pau: 16-30 (6 goals). Grenoble Foot 38: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 2: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
1.42 goals / match - Pau · 1 goals / match - Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38 is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.63 goals / match - Pau · 1.32 goals / match - Grenoble Foot 38
Pau scores in 84% of matches (16 of 19 matches), while Grenoble Foot 38 keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
Grenoble Foot 38 scores in 68% of matches (13 of 19 matches), while Pau keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Pau
Over / Under - Grenoble Foot 38
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Pau · 1.32 pts / match - Grenoble Foot 38
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pau - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Grenoble Foot 38 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Pau
Grenoble Foot 38
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Pau 0 - 1 - 0 Grenoble Foot 38. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.