Pau FC vs St Etienne: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Pau prepare to host Saint-Etienne on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this FRANCE: Ligue 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Pau, currently 10th in the standings with 34 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 15 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Saint-Etienne, sitting 2nd with 43 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Pau and Saint-Etienne have favored Saint-Etienne, with Saint-Etienne claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-6). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Troyes, Pau recorded a 3-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Raveyre, Kalulu, Ruiz, Briancon, Karamoko, Pouilly, Bobichon, Fall, Anziani, Sissoko, Versini. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Saint-Etienne's last outing came against Laval, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Larsonneur, Old, Nade, Le Cardinal, Pedro, Kante, Boakye, Davitashvili, Miladinovic, Cardona, Stassin. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Pau are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Pau and Saint-Etienne 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number 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 3 clean sheets. Saint-Etienne's games average 1.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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