Pau vs Metz prediction and betting tips on April 26, 2025
Game Prediction
Pau host Metz on Saturday 26th as part of the 32nd day of Ligue 2. With 3 matchdays remaining, Metz are still chasing a direct promotion to Ligue 1, while the home side have little to play for.
Pau vs Metz key stats and trends
- 2 of 3 encounters have ended in a draw, including a Metz win
- Pau has drawn 3 of its last 5 matches
- Pau has won and lost 2 of its last 5 home matches
- Pau scores concedes 1.4 goals and scores 1 on average
- Metz has won 7 of its last 10 matches
- At least 3 goals have been scored in the last 7 matches of
- Metz scores 1, 8 goals and concedes 0.8 per game
Pau vs Metz recent form
The last few days have not been very interesting for Pau FC fans, who have known for some time that their team will still be playing in this championship next season. The Nouste Camp residents are currently 12th in Ligue 2 with 39 points, 11 behind the first relegation zone. Pau have drawn 3 of their last 5 matches, including one draw and one defeat.
Metz are keen to get back to Ligue 1 after being relegated last year. Les Grenats are showing an interesting consistency: 17 wins, 10 draws and just 4 defeats. Currently 3rd in the table with 61 points, 4 fewer than the leader, Metz are aiming to finish in the top 2 that will directly qualify them for Ligue 1. They were held to a 2-2 draw by Red Star last week.
Form
Injury and teams news
For Pau FC, midfielders Antonin and Lopy will be absent from the game against Metz. Added to this list are defenders Meddah and Evan, as well as midfielder Kante. Striker Arconte returned to action last weekend
Metz will still be missing Senegalese goalkeeper Sy. Other absentees include Asoro and highly experienced midfielder Stambouli.
Predicted line-ups
- Pau possible line-up: Kamara - Koudou, Kanté, Ruiz, Obiang - Ngom, Beusnard - Bangré, Mille, Mboup - Boutaïb.
- Metz possible line-up: Bodart - van den Kerkhof, Lô, Traoré, Udol - Jallow, Stambouli, Deminguet, Hein - Sabaly, Gueye.
Pau vs Metz pre-game odds and win probablity
Even away from home, Metz is the clear favorite for this match at 53% and 1.81. Pau has a 22% probability sold at 4.3. The draw is estimated at 3.75 and 25%.
Correct score prediction: Pau 1-2 Metz
Only 3 goals have been scored in the 3 previous matches between the two teams. But Metz are offensively very inspired this season. Pau score an average of 1 goal per game
Players to watch: Mboup and Hein
Pathé Mboup is 21 years old. The Senegalese midfielder is Pau's most decisive man this season. He has scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists this season.
Gautier Hein is Metz's n°1 offensive weapon. The French midfielder has scored 11 goals and distributed 6 assists in 31 Ligue 2 matches.
Expert tip: Metz to win
A Metz win is a good bet. It costs 1.81 probable at 53%.
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