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
Key match information
Pau played Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2 (France). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Pau: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Saint-Étienne: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pau scores 1.54 and concedes 1.63 goals per match. Saint-Étienne scores 1.71 and concedes 1.21. League average: 2.43 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pau 58%, Saint-Étienne 50%. Over 2.5: Pau 67%, Saint-Étienne 58%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Saint-Étienne has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.44. Pau: 13.1 shots per match, Saint-Étienne: 13.3.
Match halves
Pau: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67. Saint-Étienne: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Pau: 16-30 (8 goals). Saint-Étienne: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 2: 2.43 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 6.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Saint-Étienne is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Pau · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.54 goals / match - Pau · 1.71 goals / match - Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne is 35% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.63 goals / match - Pau · 1.21 goals / match - Saint-Étienne
Pau scores in 88% of matches (21 of 24 matches), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 matches).
Saint-Étienne scores in 79% of matches (19 of 24 matches), while Pau keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 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 - Saint-Étienne
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.
Saint-Étienne is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / match - Pau · 1.54 pts / match - Saint-Étienne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pau - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Pau
Saint-Étienne
* 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 | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Pau 0 - 0 - 1 Saint-Étienne. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.