Ligue 2 · Saturday, 07/11/2026 · 20:00
Pau FC vs Nantes Prediction, Tips & Odds
Odds may change before kick-off · 18+ · not betting advice
On Saturday (7 November, 20:00), Pau host Nantes.
The situation: Pau have won 5 games in a row – Nantes have gone 4 games without a win
Pau are in position 5 with 20 points, Nantes follow in position 16 with 9 points. Goal difference: 16-11 for Pau, 12-18 for Nantes. Pau currently occupy a play-off place, but only 2 points clear. Nantes are just 0 points above the relegation zone.
Form guide Pau: Strong at home
Recent home wins came against Grenoble (2-1), Laval (3-2) and Dunkerque (2-0). Pau picked up 3 wins from their last 5 home games, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded.
Form guide Nantes: Inconsistent on the road
On the road, Nantes recently played 0-1 at St Etienne, 2-1 at Boulogne and 0-1 at Sochaux. Record in the last 5 away games: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 defeats, 6-8 goals. Nantes scored in 3 of those 5 games.
Pau at home, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Nantes away, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Head-to-head: Pau vs Nantes
The two sides have not met in the league in the last two seasons, so form and the table matter most here.
Injuries and suspensions
Pau have no known absentees.
Nantes are without: Tylel Tati (meniscus injury), Saïdou Sow (meniscus injury), Ryad Hachem (adductor injury), Alexis Mirbach (meniscus injury).
Late absences on matchday may not be included yet.
Who will score?
Top scorers, odds and striker form – Ligue 2: Ligue 2 goalscorer tips.
Ligue 2 table
| Pos | Team | P | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Montpellier | 12 | 18-9 | 24 |
| 4 | Reims | 12 | 24-15 | 21 |
| 5 | Pau FC | 11 | 16-11 | 20 |
| 6 | Dijon | 12 | 21-19 | 18 |
| 7 | Metz | 12 | 20-19 | 17 |
| 14 | Sochaux | 12 | 8-15 | 11 |
| 15 | Grenoble | 12 | 13-22 | 11 |
| 16 | Nantes | 11 | 12-18 | 9 |
| 17 | Laval | 11 | 14-21 | 9 |
| 18 | Clermont | 11 | 10-15 | 8 |
Pau vs Nantes odds
The bookmakers expect a close game. Home win 2.55, draw 3.20 and a Nantes win 2.50. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.97.
| Bet | Odds | implied by odds | our view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pau to win | 2.55 | 36% | 39% |
| Draw | 3.20 | 28% | 27% |
| Nantes to win | 2.50 | 36% | 34% |
| Double chance 1X | 1.37 | 64% | 66% |
| Double chance X2 | 1.42 | 64% | 61% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.32 | 69% | 71% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.97 | 46% | 47% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.70 | 54% | 53% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.40 | 27% | 27% |
| Under 3.5 goals | 1.25 | 73% | 73% |
“Implied by odds”: the probability contained in the odds (without the bookmaker margin). “Our view”: the odds and our statistical model combined.
Betting tip & prediction: Pau vs Nantes
In short: Our tip is Double chance 1X at odds of 1.37. We expect a 1-1. We put the chance at around 66%. The odds reflect that quite accurately, so this tip is no bargain.
For
- Pau won 3 of their last 5 home games.
- Nantes lost 3 of their last 5 away games.
- 11 places apart in the table.
Against
- An early goal or a red card can turn any match.
Tip: Double chance 1X · Odds 1.37 · Prediction 1-1 · Risk medium
FAQ: Pau vs Nantes
When do Pau play Nantes?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 07/11/2026, at 20:00 (Ligue 2).
Who are the favourites in Pau vs Nantes?
Nantes are favourites: an away win pays 2.50, a home win 2.55.
What is the tip for Pau vs Nantes?
Our tip is Double chance 1X at odds of 1.37. We expect a 1-1. Risk: medium.
How did recent meetings between Pau and Nantes go?
The two sides have not met in the league in the last two seasons, so form and the table matter most here.
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