PAU 3-0 Martigues – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates PAU at 43% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as PAU face Martigues.
✍️ Match Preview
Fixture Analysis
PAU welcome Martigues to Stade Nouste Camp in Ligue 2 (matchday 4). Kick-off is Friday 13 September 2024 at 20:00 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, PAU have gone 3W 3D 4L — a 1.20 PPG return. Last five: L L D W D. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.50 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
In front of their own supporters, PAU have posted 3W 2D 5L from their last 10 home games — 1.10 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game.
Martigues — last 3 games: 1W 0D 2L — 1.00 PPG. Last five: L W L. Their scoring rate of 1.33 per game is modest, conceding 1.33 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Both teams have scored in just 33% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: PAU 1.20 PPG, Martigues 1.00 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
Trading Patterns
PAU in-play and half-time data (last 3 games): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 67% of their matches; they lead at the break 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games.
Martigues in-play and half-time data (last 3 games): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 33% of their matches; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games; they fail to score in 67% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — PAU 67% versus Martigues 33%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (PAU 33% | Martigues 33%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects PAU 1.54 xG and Martigues 1.29 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: PAU attack 1.026 / defence 0.936 | Martigues attack 1.200 / defence 1.217. League average goals — home 1.237 / away 1.145. Martigues's defence rating of 1.217 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing PAU's projected output up. Data: built from PAU's last 41 games and Martigues's last 3. Some of those games are older results, so treat these probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: PAU 43% | Draw 25% | Martigues 32%. Fair-value odds: PAU 2.31 | Draw 4.02 | Martigues 3.15. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 25% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 54% | BTTS Yes probability 57% | Total xG 2.83. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 54%/46% — the total xG of 2.83 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 57% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates PAU as the most likely outcome at 43% — marginal model lean. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on PAU offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.83 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 54% probability — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 57%. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: PAU 50% (last 10 home games) | Martigues 33% (last 3 games).
The Poisson model's sample (PAU 41 games, Martigues 3) includes some older results, so its projections carry extra uncertainty — weight recent form and the odds accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: PAU vs Martigues | Competition: Ligue 2, matchday 4 | Venue: Stade Nouste Camp • Kick-off: Friday 13 September 2024 at 20:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: PAU 43% | Draw 25% | Martigues 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 54% (Under 46%) | BTTS Yes 57% (No 43%) | xG PAU 1.54 / Martigues 1.29 • Poisson strength factors: PAU attack 1.026 / def 0.936 | Martigues attack 1.200 / def 1.217 | league avg home 1.237 / away 1.145 • Poisson stance: PAU (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.54
PAU xG
Expected Goals
1.29
Martigues xG
57%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
54%
Over 2.5
31%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ PAU vs Martigues FAQs
What time does PAU vs Martigues kick off?
PAU vs Martigues kicked off at 20:00 UK time on Friday 13 September 2024 at Stade Nouste Camp.
What was the final score in PAU vs Martigues?
PAU 3 - 0 Martigues.
Where is PAU vs Martigues being played?
The match is being played at Stade Nouste Camp.
What competition is PAU vs Martigues part of?
PAU vs Martigues is a Ligue 2 fixture (matchday 4) (France).
Who is favourite to win PAU vs Martigues?
Our statistical model gives PAU a 43% chance of winning, Martigues a 32% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making PAU the favourite.
Will both teams score in PAU vs Martigues?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both PAU and Martigues will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will PAU vs Martigues have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 54%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
PAU's attacking strength (1.03x league average) is weighed against Martigues's defensive record (1.22x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.54. The same calculation in reverse, Martigues's attack versus PAU's defence, projects 1.29 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from PAU's last 41 games and Martigues's last 3, a sample that still includes some older results.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.2%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.0%), 1-0 (7.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
PAU Win
43%
2.31
25%
4.02
32%
3.15
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.7%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
9.1%
Home win
2 – 1
9.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.54
PAU xG
Total xG
2.83
1.29
Martigues xG
2.31
43%
Home win
4.02
25%
Draw
3.15
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
54%
Over 2.5
1.85
46%
Under 2.5
2.17
31%
Over 3.5
3.23
69%
Under 3.5
1.45
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.76
43%
BTTS No
2.32
Clean Sheet
28%
3.62
21%
4.68
Win to Nil
12%
8.36
7%
14.72
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.9 | 7.6 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.1 | 11.7 | 7.5 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ PAU vs Martigues Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for PAU vs Martigues?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.2%.
How many goals are PAU and Martigues expected to score?
The model projects 1.54 expected goals for PAU and 1.29 for Martigues, a combined total of 2.83.
How confident is the prediction model for PAU vs Martigues?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
PAU's recent record stands at 1W 2D 0L from 3 games, a 1.67 PPG return, with D-W-D in the last five.
Martigues, meanwhile, have gone 1W 0D 2L across 3 games — 1.00 PPG, with L-W-L in their last five.
The points-per-game comparison favours PAU by 0.67 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Martigues heading into this one.
Goals in Recent Form
PAU are averaging 1.33 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game recently; Martigues are on 1.33 scored and 1.33 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: PAU have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games.
Last 3 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
PAU
Early Season
Martigues
Early Season
PAU (Home) vs Martigues (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
PAU
Early Season
Martigues
Early Season
❓ PAU vs Martigues Form FAQs
What form are PAU and Martigues in coming into this match?
PAU have gone 1W 2D 0L in their last 3 games (1.67 PPG), while Martigues have gone 1W 0D 2L in their last 3 (1.00 PPG).
Have PAU or Martigues been keeping clean sheets recently?
PAU have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Martigues in 0%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 2 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 1 year from September 2024. All of them came in Ligue 2. The most recent in our data was on 14 March 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
PAU
1
Draws
0
Martigues
Recent Meetings
❓ PAU vs Martigues H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between PAU and Martigues?
Across the 2 head-to-head matches in our data, PAU have won 1, Martigues have won 0, and 1 has been drawn.
When did PAU and Martigues last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 14 March 2025: Martigues 2-2 PAU.
Who has won more matches between PAU and Martigues?
PAU have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from the 2 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
PAU are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 67% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 50% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Martigues see a goal before the break in 33% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — PAU 67%, Martigues 33% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 33% for PAU and 33% for Martigues.
On the defensive side: PAU keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Martigues in 67%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = PAU home games / Martigues away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ PAU vs Martigues Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in PAU and Martigues matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 67% of PAU's recent matches and 33% of Martigues's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are PAU and Martigues matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 33% of PAU's recent games and 33% of Martigues's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do PAU and Martigues matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 67% of PAU's recent matches and 33% of Martigues's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant PAU run riot with a 3-0 hammering of Martigues.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
PAU beat Martigues 3-0 at Stade Nouste Camp, Regular Season - 4, 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 PAU 1.54 xG and Martigues 1.29 xG, a combined 2.83. The scoreboard read 3-0 for 3 actual goals. PAU beat their projection by 1.5 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Martigues landed 1.3 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of PAU attack 1.03 / defence 0.94 against Martigues attack 1.20 / defence 1.22, drawn from 41/3 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it PAU 43% | Draw 25% | Martigues 32%, with PAU to win its most likely call at 43%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 54%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 77% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 57% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 33% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (PAU 33%, Martigues 33%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
PAU's trading profile (3 games) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and duly kept one.
Martigues's trading profile (3 games) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 33% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 67% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, PAU arrived the stronger side — 1.67 PPG against 1.00. Form held, and they took the win. PAU scored 3 against a 1.33 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.00 average — tighter than their form line. Martigues managed 0 against a 1.33 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 3 against a 1.33 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.
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