PAU 2-1 Grenoble: result and AI prediction

PAU – Grenoble, Ligue 2, Friday, October 23, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Nouste Camp

PAU is #6 in the table (14 pts) and Grenoble #15 (8 pts). 9 places separate the two teams in the table. PAU is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Grenoble has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: PAU 3, draws 3, Grenoble 0. Their last meeting, on January 23, 2026, ended PAU 2-2 Grenoble.

PAUPAU
Final score2 - 1
GrenobleGrenoble
AI predicted: 1-0 · Final score: 2-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Pau bring the stronger momentum and the home advantage into a match with clear importance at both ends of the table. Grenoble arrive under pressure after consecutive scoreless defeats and an unusually frank internal response to the Boulogne loss. Pau’s compact structure and transition threat match up well against a Grenoble side still short of defensive and attacking depth. The main counterweight is Pau’s late fitness uncertainty, particularly in the wide areas and midfield.

Head-to-head analysis

This is a historically close fixture, with the previous season’s meetings both ending level. Pau nevertheless have the better broader recent record in the matchup and have repeatedly made Nouste Camp uncomfortable for Grenoble.

Injuries and absences

Grenoble’s confirmed long-term absences remove depth in defence and attack, while Zé Leite’s continued reconditioning limits their forward alternatives. Pau’s reported concerns around Benet and Benali are more tactically significant if confirmed, because they could weaken midfield control and wide progression.

Form (last 5)

PAULeague position #6 · 14 ptsW W W
GrenobleLeague position #15 · 8 ptsD L L

PAU vs Grenoble stats

PAUGrenoble
Played99
Goals scored118
Goals conceded915
Clean sheets23

Last meetings

  • 2026-01-23PAU 2-2 Grenoble
  • 2025-10-17Grenoble 1-1 PAU
  • 2025-02-28PAU 1-0 Grenoble
  • 2024-08-30Grenoble 1-1 PAU
  • 2024-02-24Grenoble 0-1 PAU
  • 2023-10-28PAU 3-2 Grenoble

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