Pau vs Rodez Prediction 3 January 2026
🔊 The upcoming match in the 18th round of Ligue 2 between Pau and Rodez promises to be a tense clash as both teams look to climb the league standings. While both sides have shown inconsistency, each has strengths that could prove decisive. Pau, playing at home, tend to focus on ball control and a defensive approach, whereas Rodez favor quick counterattacks. Given recent trends, this encounter could be filled with scoring opportunities from both teams.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 26 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Rodez):
- ball possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 10;
- fouls: 11 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Pau and Rodez:
- played 18 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 5, for the away team - 8, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 21 against 26;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.17, in the 2nd half - 1.44;
- average total goals in the match - 2.61.
Head-to-head statistics Pau - Rodez
Pau Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Pau, away team - Amiens). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Pau vs Amiens):
- ball possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 24 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Pau sit seventh in the league standings after 17 matches. Their recent form has been a mixed bag, with two wins and three losses in their last five outings, highlighting some inconsistency. They suffered a defeat in their most recent match (1-2). Averaging around 1.35 goals per game, the team struggles to offset their defensive frailties, conceding an average of 1.47 goals. In their recent home fixtures, Pau have failed to score more than once in six out of seven games, underscoring their issues with converting chances in front of their fans.
Match Results: Pau
Rodez Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Rodez, away - Guingamp). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Rodez vs Guingamp):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 10;
- fouls: 23 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Rodez sit in 12th place in the league, displaying mixed form with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches, suggesting a level of stability without any significant slumps or surges. Their most recent outing ended in a 2-1 victory. They average about 1.06 goals per game while conceding a similar number, around 1.35.
Match Results: Rodez
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 8, draws - 5.
Statistics: Pau vs Rodez
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 7 vs 5;
- win percentage: 41% vs 29%;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 5 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Pau have not won in 8 of last 9 home games against Rodez.
- Pau have not won in 7 of last 8 games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.17, the guests - 1.44;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.61;
- both teams scored: overall - 9; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Pau vs Rodez
- average total in the tournament: 2.82 vs 2.41;
- average total goals scored: 1.35 vs 1.06;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.88 vs 0.35;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.47 vs 0.71;
- Pau: average total at home in the tournament - 1.22;
- Rodez: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 0.75) vs 1.3 (away - 1).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Pau games against Rodez (Ligue 2).
Prediction on corners
Pau: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.41; at home field - 5.89;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; at home field - 8.
Rodez: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.47, away - 4.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 5.33.
- Under 10.5 corners in last 5 Pau home games against Rodez.
- Under 10.5 corners in 9 of last 10 Pau home games (Ligue 2).
- Under 10.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Pau games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- both teams scored all-time - 9 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Pau vs Rodez
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Pau at home - 4 (44%);
- number of BTTS matches for Rodez away - 5 (63%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Pau at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Rodez away - 4 (67%).
- Rodez have scored and conceded in 10 of last 11 games (Ligue 2).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (23/152, 15.1%);
- Pau at home most often finish matches: 0:3 , 1:2 , 2:0 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Rodez away most often play: 1:1 , 2:1 (2/8, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.5% (odds 6.5)
1:0 - 10.48% (odds 9.5)
2:1 - 9.07% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics, we can anticipate an open game with opportunities for each side to find the back of the net at least once. The trend suggests a high likelihood of both clubs scoring, as this outcome has been frequent in their recent matches. Based on the attacking potential of both teams and their tendency to exchange goals, we predict that both teams will score.No comments
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