Preview: Troyes Hosts Pau in Ligue 2 Clash

PARIS (Interstat) — Troyes and Pau will meet Saturday in a French Ligue 2 match, with a statistical projection pointing toward a tightly contested draw.

The game at Stade de l’Aube is scheduled for a 7 p.m. local (1800 GMT) kickoff.

The teams played to a 1-1 draw in their most recent meeting on Nov. 3, 2025, in Pau. Interstat’s game simulator predicts an identical result this weekend.

Troyes (10-8-12) enters the match following a 0-0 road draw against Bastia on Monday. Its form has been inconsistent, with a 5-1 victory over ES Thaon on Feb. 14 preceded by a loss to FC Chalonnais. The home side has struggled for goals lately, failing to score in three of its last five league outings.

Pau (8-10-12) looks to rebound from a 2-1 home defeat to Boulogne last Friday. That loss snapped a brief positive run that included a 3-0 road win at Red Star on Feb. 6. Pau’s season has been marked by defensive vulnerability, including a 6-0 loss to Saint-Etienne II in October, but it has shown resilience with draws against Grenoble and Rodez in January.

In the table, both sides are positioned in the lower half, making the match critical for building momentum and distancing themselves from relegation concerns.

For Pau, the focus will be on rediscovering the defensive solidity shown in the clean sheet against Red Star. Troyes will aim to leverage home advantage and convert recent draws into a victory.

Following this match, Troyes is scheduled to visit ASM Belfort in its next fixture. Pau will host Saint-Etienne II on Feb. 28.

Projected Lineups:

Troyes: (4-3-3) - Goalkeeper: To be announced. Defenders: To be announced. Midfielders: To be announced. Forwards: To be announced.

Pau: (4-4-2) - Goalkeeper: To be announced. Defenders: To be announced. Midfielders: To be announced. Forwards: To be announced.

Injury Report: Both clubs will announce squad availability closer to kickoff.