Our Pau vs Montpellier Prediction: 1-1
Pau vs Montpellier in the France Ligue 2 is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Pau vs Montpellier prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Pau's Last Match – Pau vs St Etienne
Pau must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 France Ligue 2 defeat against St Etienne on February 28. In that match, Pau saw 53% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pau | 53% | 0 (4) | 0.37 | 49 |
St Etienne | 47% | 0 (7) | 2.49 | 24 |
Montpellier's Last Match – Montpellier vs Reims
Montpellier should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 France Ligue 2 draw against Reims on February 27. In that match, Montpellier had 48% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montpellier | 48% | 0 (2) | 0.78 | 35 |
Reims | 52% | 0 (4) | 1.05 | 56 |
Pau vs Montpellier Stats
Key Stats
| Pau | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.51 |
| 1.61 | Defence Strength | 0.57 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Pau are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Montpellier average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.



Pau
St Etienne
Montpellier
Reims
Troyes
St Etienne
Reims
Le Mans
Red Star FC 93
Annecy
Dunkerque
Rodez Aveyron
Montpellier
Guingamp
Pau
Grenoble
Clermont Foot
Boulogne
Nancy
Amiens
Laval
SC Bastia