Metz vs PAU Prediction & Preview

PAU travel in excellent form (LWWWW) while Metz have struggled recently (LDLWD), making X2 at odds of 1.73 our pick for the meeting at Stade Saint-Symphorien.

Ligue 2 Ligue 2

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 |

Metz

1
19:00
VS

PAU

3

Our Expert Prediction

Tip

X2

Odds

1.73

Probability

58%

Match Odds

Home Win

2.00

Draw

3.25

Away Win

3.30

Expected Goals (xG)

A measure of shot quality — higher xG means more dangerous chances created

Metz
1.99
PAU
2.11

Match Statistics

Metz vs PAU

69%   Possession   31%

5   Shots on Target   5

0   Pass Accuracy   0

8   Corner Kicks   4

12   Fouls   9

0 2 2
2 2 0

Head to Head History

Previous encounters between Metz and PAU

Sat, Apr 26, 2025
18:00
PAU
PAU
2 - 1
Metz
Metz
League Ligue 2
Sat, Jan 4, 2025
13:00
Metz
Metz
0 - 0
PAU
PAU
League Ligue 2
Sat, Apr 8, 2023
17:00
PAU
PAU
1 - 1
Metz
Metz
League Ligue 2
Sat, Oct 1, 2022
17:00
Metz
Metz
1 - 0
PAU
PAU
League Ligue 2

Metz - Recent Matches

Fri, Oct 30
19:00
Metz
Metz
1 - 3
PAU
PAU
League Ligue 2
L
Fri, Oct 23
18:00
Dunkerque
Dunkerque
1 - 1
Metz
Metz
League Ligue 2
D
Sat, Oct 17
12:00
Metz
Metz
3 - 2
Sochaux
Sochaux
League Ligue 2
W
Mon, Oct 12
18:45
Dijon
Dijon
4 - 2
Metz
Metz
League Ligue 2
L
Sat, Sep 19
18:00
Metz
Metz
2 - 2
Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne
League Ligue 2
D
Mon, Sep 14
18:45
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RED Star FC 93
1 - 0
Metz
Metz
League Ligue 2
L
Sat, Sep 5
12:00
Metz
Metz
4 - 1
Rodez
Rodez
League Ligue 2
W
Sat, Aug 29
12:00
Annecy
Annecy
1 - 1
Metz
Metz
League Ligue 2
D
Sat, Aug 22
12:00
Metz
Metz
1 - 1
Laval
Laval
League Ligue 2
D
Fri, Aug 14
18:45
Grenoble
Grenoble
0 - 0
Metz
Metz
League Ligue 2
D

Metz Form Analysis

Metz come into this fixture in mixed form, having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. They have scored 9 goals and conceded 12 during that run, averaging 1.8 goals per game. Key contributors in front of goal include P. M. Fall (3 goals), T. Savanier (2 goals) and Teji Savanier. Their most recent outing ended in a defeat against PAU (1–3) in the Ligue 2. Consistency will be key if they are to get a positive result here.

PAU - Recent Matches

Fri, Oct 30
19:00
Metz
Metz
1 - 3
PAU
PAU
League Ligue 2
W
Fri, Oct 23
18:00
PAU
PAU
2 - 1
Grenoble
Grenoble
League Ligue 2
W
Fri, Oct 16
18:00
Guingamp
Guingamp
1 - 2
PAU
PAU
League Ligue 2
W
Fri, Oct 9
18:00
PAU
PAU
3 - 2
Laval
Laval
League Ligue 2
W
Sat, Oct 3
09:00
Toulouse
Toulouse
2 - 3
PAU
PAU
League Friendlies Clubs
W
Fri, Sep 18
18:00
PAU
PAU
2 - 0
Dunkerque
Dunkerque
League Ligue 2
W
Fri, Sep 11
18:00
Montpellier
Montpellier
1 - 0
PAU
PAU
League Ligue 2
L
Fri, Sep 4
18:00
PAU
PAU
1 - 1
Sochaux
Sochaux
League Ligue 2
D
Fri, Aug 28
18:00
Rodez
Rodez
2 - 2
PAU
PAU
League Ligue 2
D
Fri, Aug 21
18:00
PAU
PAU
0 - 1
Nancy
Nancy
League Ligue 2
L

PAU Form Analysis

PAU arrive in good form, with 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses across their last 5 fixtures. They have netted 13 goals and let in 7, averaging 2.6 goals per game going forward. Key contributors in front of goal include Cheikh Fall (2 goals), Hacene Benali (2 goals) and Jessy Benet. Most recently, they recorded a victory against Metz (3–1) in the Ligue 2. They are on a run of 5 wins heading into this game. They arrive here with confidence and will be difficult to stop.

Ligue 2 - Standings

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Written by

Matoski

Football Analyst & Predictor · HelloPredict

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