Metz vs PAU prediction
Metz – PAU, Ligue 2, Friday, October 30, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien
Metz is #8 in the table (14 pts) and PAU #5 (17 pts). PAU is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 4 head-to-head meetings: Metz 1, draws 2, PAU 1. Their last meeting, on April 26, 2025, ended PAU 2-1 Metz.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a tight upper-half Ligue 2 meeting, with Pau bringing the sharper immediate form and Metz relying on the advantage of Saint-Symphorien. Metz’s home attacking output gives them a clear route to control the match, but Pau’s compact defensive structure and transition threat make a straightforward home performance unlikely. Recent meetings between these clubs have offered little separation, so the first side to manage second balls around the penalty area should gain control. Team news matters more than usual because the available online absence reports are not fully aligned.
Predicted score and probabilities
The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 4 key factors are in the full analysis.
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The last four meetings are level overall, with one win each and two draws. Pau won the latest encounter, while the most recent match in Metz finished without a goal.
Form (last 5)
Metz vs PAU stats
| Metz | PAU | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 10 | 10 |
| Goals scored | 16 | 13 |
| Goals conceded | 14 | 10 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 2 |
Last meetings
- 2025-04-26PAU 2-1 Metz
- 2025-01-04Metz 0-0 PAU
- 2023-04-08PAU 1-1 Metz
- 2022-10-01Metz 1-0 PAU

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