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
Key match information
Troyes played Pau in Ligue 2 (France). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 4:3.
Current form
Troyes: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Pau: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Troyes scores 1.48 and concedes 0.96 goals per match. Pau scores 1.48 and concedes 1.52. League average: 2.46 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Troyes 52%, Pau 57%. Over 2.5: Troyes 48%, Pau 65%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Troyes has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.45. Troyes: 13.6 shots per match, Pau: 13.2.
Match halves
Troyes: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.83. Pau: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Troyes: 61-75 (8 goals). Pau: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 2: 2.46 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.
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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Pau is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Troyes · 1.4 pts / match - 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 conceded per match.
0.96 goals / match - Troyes · 1.52 goals / match - Pau
Troyes scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while Pau keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 matches).
Pau scores in 87% of matches (20 of 23 matches), while Troyes keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 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 - Troyes
Over / Under - Pau
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.
Troyes is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / match - Troyes · 1.3 pts / match - Pau
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Troyes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Pau - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Troyes
Pau
* 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
| Troyes | Liga | Pau | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Troyes 0 - 1 - 0 Pau. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.