Pau vs Montpellier Prediction 20 March 2026
πThe Matchday 28 clash in Ligue 2 between Pau and Montpellier promises to be thrilling, given the attacking potential of both teams. Pau are eager to climb the league standings, while Montpellier are in the hunt for promotion. Both sides display intriguing form: the hosts snapped a losing streak with a victory, while the visitors show consistency with three wins in their last five matches.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 06 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Montpellier):
- ball possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 13 vs 4;
- fouls: 22 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
πThe teams Pau and Montpellier have officially played in only two matches. Their last encounter took place on 06 December 2025 at the home ground of Montpellier and ended with a score of 0:1.
Head-to-head statistics Pau - Montpellier
Pau Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Clermont, away team - Pau). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Pau vs Clermont):
- ball possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Po have shown inconsistent performances in recent matches, with three losses, one draw, and one win. They currently sit in 11th place and are struggling at home, having gone nine games without a victory. On average, they score 1.48 goals per match but concede more frequently, with an average of 1.63 goals against. Despite these challenges, their style of play enables them to create chances, particularly at home, as evidenced by their high goal-scoring potential.
Match Results: Pau
Montpellier Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Montpellier, away - Stade Lavallois MFC). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here are the match stats (Montpellier vs Stade Lavallois MFC):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 23 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
Montpellier are on the rise, buoyed by their current form-three wins in their last five matches, alongside one draw and one loss. They sit seventh in the league, thanks to a solid defensive performance, conceding an average of just 0.93 goals per game. Their attack is equally effective, netting 1.22 goals per match, securing crucial points for the team.
Match Results: Montpellier
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 0, draws - 0.
Statistics: Pau vs Montpellier
- matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- wins: 10 vs 12;
- win percentage: 37% vs 44%;
- losses: 9 vs 10;
- draws: 8 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
- Pau have not won in last 9 home games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.5, the guests - 0.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Pau vs Montpellier
- average total in the tournament: 3.11 vs 2.15;
- average total goals scored: 1.48 vs 1.22;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.89 vs 0.41;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.59 vs 0.81;
- Pau: average total at home in the tournament - 1.36;
- Montpellier: average total away in the tournament - 0.85;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.6) vs 1.6 (away - 1.17).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 7 Pau home games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 1 times.
Statistics: Pau vs Montpellier
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Pau at home - 8 (57%);
- number of BTTS matches for Montpellier away - 3 (23%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Pau at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Montpellier away - 1 (17%).
- Pau have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games (Ligue 2).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (35/243, 14.4%);
- Pau at home most often finish matches: 0:3 , 1:2 (3/14, 21.4%);
- Montpellier away most often play: 1:0 (5/13, 38.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.15% (odds 5.4)
1:0 - 8.8% (odds 8.4)
0:1 - 8.47% (odds 8.4)
β Editorial Prediction
Considering the trend of both teams scoring, supported by their current form, a high-scoring match with goals from both sides is anticipated. Both teams possess enough attacking prowess to convert their chances even against strong defenses. Therefore, the bet on both teams to score appears to be the most likely outcome of this match.No comments
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