PAU VS GRENOBLE - FRANCE: LIGUE 2 MATCH PREVIEW
FRANCE: LIGUE 2 MATCH DETAILS: PAU VS GRENOBLE
As Pau prepare to host Grenoble on January 23, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this FRANCE: Ligue 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
PAU PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 2
Pau, currently 7th in the standings with 27 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 14 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
GRENOBLE PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 2
Grenoble, sitting 13th with 21 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 9 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR PAU VS GRENOBLE
Recent meetings between Pau and Grenoble have favored Pau, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Dunkerque, Pau recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Raveyre, Ruiz, Kante, Karamoko, Kalulu, Touzghar, Beusnard, Pouilly, Sadik, Bobichon, Versini. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Grenoble's last outing came against Red Star, where they secured a 0-3 defeat using a 3-1-4-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Diop, Xantippe, Mouyokolo, Vidal, Mambo, Delos, Mbock, Diba, Bangre, Diaby, Zahui. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Pau are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Pau and Grenoble are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR PAU VS GRENOBLE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Pau's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Grenoble's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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