Saint Etienne 6-0 PAU – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates PAU at 46%, yet other data sources diverge — this Saint Etienne vs PAU fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard plays host to Saint Etienne versus PAU in Ligue 2, Regular Season - 12. Kick-off: Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 19:30 UTC.
Form
Saint Etienne (all games): 6W 1D 3L across 10 Ligue 2 fixtures this term — 1.90 PPG. Last five: W L W L L. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.40 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Saint Etienne, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Saint Etienne have posted 3W 2D 5L at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard — 1.10 PPG. They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 90% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.10 lags behind their overall 1.90 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard this season.
PAU's overall Ligue 2 record this term: 5W 3D 2L from 10 games (1.80 PPG). Last five: W W W D L. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 1.20. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for PAU, so this record blends games from this season and last.
PAU's form when playing away from home: 2W 6D 2L across 10 road games this term (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.20 is notably below their overall 1.80 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.90 PPG for Saint Etienne against 1.80 for PAU. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
The BTTS picture is exceptionally clear (using home/away splits) — Saint Etienne register both teams scoring in 90% of relevant games, PAU in 80%. Both sides above 70% makes BTTS Yes one of the strongest standalone angles in this fixture.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 4 meetings: Saint Etienne 2W, PAU 1W, 1D.
The 4 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 23 Jan 2024, ended 1–0 with Saint Etienne winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Saint Etienne — key trading statistics (45 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 86% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 49%.
PAU — key trading statistics (45 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 68% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Saint Etienne 56% versus PAU 51%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Saint Etienne 58% | PAU 49%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Saint Etienne 1.55 xG and PAU 1.91 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Saint Etienne attack 1.203 / defence 1.337 | PAU attack 1.162 / defence 1.048. League average goals — home 1.227 / away 1.231. Data: 11 Saint Etienne games / 45 PAU games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Saint Etienne 31% | Draw 22% | PAU 46%. Fair-value odds: Saint Etienne 3.23 | Draw 4.55 | PAU 2.17. PAU hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (22%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 67% | BTTS probability 67% | Total xG 3.46. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 67% — a total xG of 3.46 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 67% reflects that both xG figures (1.55 / 1.91) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates PAU as the most likely outcome at 46% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 22% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on PAU if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.46 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 67% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 4.0 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 67% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Saint Etienne 90% | PAU 80% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Saint Etienne vs PAU | Competition: Ligue 2, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard • Kick-off: Tuesday 28 Oct 2025, 19:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Saint Etienne 31% | Draw 22% | PAU 46% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 67% | BTTS 67% | xG Saint Etienne 1.55 / PAU 1.91 • Poisson strength factors: Saint Etienne attack 1.203 / def 1.337 | PAU attack 1.162 / def 1.048 | league avg home 1.227 / away 1.231 • Poisson stance: PAU (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.55
Saint Etienne xG
Expected Goals
1.91
PAU xG
67%
BTTS
86%
Over 1.5
67%
Over 2.5
45%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Saint Etienne vs PAU kick off?
Saint Etienne vs PAU kicked off at 19:30 on Tuesday 28 October 2025 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
What was the final score in Saint Etienne vs PAU?
Saint Etienne 6 - 0 PAU.
Where is Saint Etienne vs PAU being played?
The match is being played at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
What competition is Saint Etienne vs PAU part of?
Saint Etienne vs PAU is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the Ligue 2 (France).
Who is favourite to win Saint Etienne vs PAU?
Our statistical model gives Saint Etienne a 31% chance of winning, PAU a 46% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making PAU the favourite.
Will both teams score in Saint Etienne vs PAU?
Our model estimates a 67% probability that both Saint Etienne and PAU will score (BTTS).
Will Saint Etienne vs PAU have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 67%.
What is the head-to-head record between Saint Etienne and PAU?
Record (4 meetings): Saint Etienne 2W | Draws 1 | PAU 1W.
What form are Saint Etienne and PAU in?
Saint Etienne (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-L-W-L-L. PAU (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-W-W-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Saint Etienne's attack rating (1.20) and PAU's defence rating (1.05), the model arrives at 1.55 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — PAU's attack (1.16x) against Saint Etienne's defence (1.34x) — and the away total comes out at 1.91.
These ratings are built from 11/45 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 10.5%. Close behind: 1-2 (8.9%), 2-1 (7.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
PAU Win
31%
3.18
22%
4.53
46%
2.15
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.9%
Away win
2 – 1
7.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.55
Saint Etienne xG
Total xG
3.46
1.91
PAU xG
3.18
31%
Home win
4.53
22%
Draw
2.15
46%
Away win
Goals Markets
86%
Over 1.5
1.16
14%
Under 1.5
7.14
67%
Over 2.5
1.49
33%
Under 2.5
3.03
45%
Over 3.5
2.22
55%
Under 3.5
1.82
27%
Over 4.5
3.70
73%
Under 4.5
1.37
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
67%
BTTS Yes
1.49
33%
BTTS No
3.04
Clean Sheet
15%
6.77
21%
4.69
Win to Nil
5%
21.54
10%
10.09
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.1 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 4.9 | 9.3 | 8.9 | 5.7 | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| 2 | 3.8 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| 3 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Saint Etienne vs PAU?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.5%.
How many goals are Saint Etienne and PAU expected to score?
The model projects 1.55 expected goals for Saint Etienne and 1.91 for PAU, a combined total of 3.46.
How confident is the prediction model for Saint Etienne vs PAU?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Saint Etienne come into this having played 45 games, going 14W 8D 23L for 1.11 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-W-L-L. The sample for Saint Etienne is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, PAU sit at 1.40 PPG from 45 outings (16W 15D 14L), a run that reads W-W-W-D-L across their last five. The sample for PAU is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.11 PPG for Saint Etienne against 1.40 for PAU. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Saint Etienne's home form reads 8W 4D 10L across 22 games on their own ground, a 1.27 PPG return.
Away from home, PAU have taken 1.00 points per game from 22 outings (4W 10D 8L).
Attack vs Defence
Saint Etienne are averaging 1.33 goals scored and 2.09 conceded per game recently; PAU are on 1.24 scored and 1.44 conceded.
Last 45 Results — Ligue 2
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Saint Etienne
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PAU
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Saint Etienne and PAU in coming into this match?
Saint Etienne have gone 14W 8D 23L in their last 45 games (1.11 PPG), while PAU have gone 16W 15D 14L in their last 45 (1.40 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Saint Etienne at home or PAU away?
Saint Etienne's home record (1.27 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Saint Etienne at home: 1.27 PPG; PAU away: 1.00 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 6 times that we have on record, stretching back to September 2022 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 2. They last met on 28 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Notable Numbers
Saint Etienne go into this on the back of 3 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Saint Etienne won 6-0 on 28 Oct 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Saint Etienne have gone 2W 0D 1L from 3 meetings on their own ground against PAU — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
4
Saint Etienne
1
Draws
1
PAU
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Saint Etienne and PAU?
From 6 meetings on record, Saint Etienne have won 4, PAU have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Saint Etienne and PAU last play each other?
They last met on 28 February 2026, when PAU 0-3 Saint Etienne.
Who has won more matches between Saint Etienne and PAU?
Saint Etienne have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Saint Etienne are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 18% of those situations.
PAU are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 64% for Saint Etienne, 68% for PAU — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 59% (Saint Etienne) and 59% (PAU). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 54% and 46% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Saint Etienne home games / PAU away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Saint Etienne play PAU?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 64% of Saint Etienne's games and 68% of PAU's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Saint Etienne vs PAU usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 59% of Saint Etienne's matches and 59% of PAU's.
Do Saint Etienne and PAU tend to score early?
Saint Etienne have had a goal before half-time in 86% of their recent matches, PAU in 68% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Saint Etienne run riot with a 6-0 hammering of PAU.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Saint Etienne beat PAU 6-0 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Regular Season - 12, in the Ligue 2. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Saint Etienne 1.55 xG and PAU 1.91 xG, a combined 3.46. The scoreboard read 6-0 for 6 actual goals. Saint Etienne beat their projection by 4.5 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. PAU landed 1.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Saint Etienne attack 1.20 / defence 1.34 against PAU attack 1.16 / defence 1.05, drawn from 11/45 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Saint Etienne 31% | Draw 22% | PAU 46%, with PAU to win its most likely call at 46%. The actual Saint Etienne win had been the model's second-ranked read at 31%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 67%. The game delivered 6, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 86% and landed. Over 3.5 was 45% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 67% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 53% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Saint Etienne 58%, PAU 49%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Saint Etienne's trading profile (45 games, 22 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did not.
PAU's trading profile (45 games, 22 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Saint Etienne 1.11 PPG, PAU 1.40 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Saint Etienne win broke the near-deadlock. Saint Etienne (home/away splits) scored 6 against a 1.64 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.91 average — tighter than their form line. PAU (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.27 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 6 against a 1.77 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.