Ligue 2
Pau vs Sochaux
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade Du Hameau Idron 1
Pau vs Sochaux Prediction & Stats - Ligue 2 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Pau vs Sochaux carries real history into this round of the Ligue 2.
The two sides meet on 04/09 (Friday) at Stade Du Hameau Idron 1, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Pau vs Sochaux prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Pau vs Sochaux
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Pau vs Sochaux call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 04-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Pau the side to beat, with roughly 44% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Ligue 2 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Pau Preview
Pau reach this fixture 4 match into their Ligue 2. Here is where Les Maynats stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
3 scored, at 0.75 a game
4 conceded, at 1 a game
Les Maynats, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Babacar Leye, 3 goals
Most assists: Jessy Benet, 1 assists
Recent results — Pau
04/09/2026 14:00
28/08/2026 14:00
21/08/2026 14:00
14/08/2026 14:45
08/08/2026 14:45
Sochaux: how they are travelling
Sochaux come in 4 matches into their Ligue 2.
Here is what Les Lionceaux have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
1.25 points per game
1 scored, at 0.25 a game
3 conceded, at 0.75 a game
Les Lionceaux, season-wide
1 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Boubacar Fofana, 1 goals
Most assists: Saad Agouzoul, 1 assists
Recent results — Les Lionceaux
04/09/2026 14:00
28/08/2026 14:00
21/08/2026 14:00
14/08/2026 14:45
08/08/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Sochaux
Sochaux have generally come out ahead of Les Maynats in their recent meetings.
From 6 match(es):
Sochaux: 3 win(s)
Pau: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Pau vs Sochaux prediction.
Form comparison Pau vs Sochaux
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Pau
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Home |
D
L
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.75 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.56 | 0.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.03 | 1.78 |
Away Team
Sochaux
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
D
L
|
1.25 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 0.25 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.91 | 1.16 | 0.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.71 | 1.47 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Pau vs Sochaux is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
👉 Prediction: Sochaux win or Draw
Our betting tip for this match is to back Sochaux to win or draw in the Double Chance market.
Playing away from home is always a challenge, but based on recent form and season statistics, Sochaux has shown they have what it takes to secure a positive result. Keep in mind that they only need to avoid defeat for the bet to win.
Fixture information - Pau vs Sochaux
Match: Pau vs Sochaux
Competition: Ligue 2
Date: Friday, 04/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stade Du Hameau Idron 1
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Stats
The statistics for Les Béarnais vs Les Jaunes et Bleus that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0.5
League: 2.47
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 61%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 42%
Cards
3.5
League: 3.75
Corners
7.5
League: 9.06
Home Team
Pau
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Home |
D
L
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.75 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.56 | 0.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.03 | 1.78 |
Away Team
Sochaux
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
D
L
|
1.25 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 0.25 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.91 | 1.16 | 0.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.71 | 1.47 |
Corners
8.75 / Match
+17% Corners / Match
Sochaux received +17% more corners than Pau in the Ligue 2
10.25 / Match
Sochaux
(8)
Rodez
(3)
Nancy
(5)
Dijon
(2)
Annecy
(6)(1)
Pau
(3)
Clermont
(2)
Guingamp
(1)
Red Star
(6)
Saint-Étienne
Cards
2.25 / Match
+350% Cards / Match
Pau received +350% more cards than Sochaux in the Ligue 2
0.5 / Match
Sochaux
(1)
Rodez
(1)
Nancy
(3)
Dijon
(2)
Annecy
(3)(2)
Pau
(1)
Clermont
(1)
Guingamp
(0)
Red Star
(0)
Saint-Étienne
Goals Scored
0.75 / Match
+200%
Pau is +200% better in terms of goals scored
0.25 / Match
Sochaux
(1)
Rodez
(2)
Nancy
(0)
Dijon
(1)
Annecy
(0)(1)
Pau
(0)
Clermont
(1)
Guingamp
(0)
Red Star
(0)
Saint-Étienne
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+25%
Pau condeded +25% more goals than Sochaux
0.75 / Match
Sochaux
(1)
Rodez
(2)
Nancy
(1)
Dijon
(0)
Annecy
(1)(1)
Pau
(0)
Clermont
(0)
Guingamp
(0)
Red Star
(3)
Saint-Étienne
Ligue 2 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saint-Étienne
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 3 |
| 2 |
Reims
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| 3 |
Montpellier
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 4 |
Rodez
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
Nancy
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Annecy
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Metz
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Sochaux
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 9 |
Red Star
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 10 |
Pau
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 |
Guingamp
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 |
Dunkerque
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 |
Grenoble Foot 38
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 4 | 1 |
| 14 |
Laval
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 4 | 1 |
| 15 |
Boulogne
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 16 |
Clermont
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 17 |
Dijon
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Nantes
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 1 | 0.25 |
Odds
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