The upcoming France Ligue 2 match on 02.05.2026 features a thrilling face-off between PAU and Nancy. As these closely matched teams prepare to battle it out, every football fan is keen to see the outcome. Dive into our comprehensive analysis where we explore the recent forms of PAU and Nancy, highlighting key players, and dissecting past match-ups. Get all the insights on yellow and red cards, player statistics, and more. Be sure to check our prediction and consider placing your bet on PAU or Nancy!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Annecy | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 46/36 | 49 |
| 9 | PAU | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 44/54 | 45 |
| 10 | Dunkerque | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 51/41 | 43 |
| 14 | Clermont Foot | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 35/43 | 31 |
| 15 | Nancy | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 29/49 | 31 |
| 16 | Laval | 32 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 28/43 | 29 |
Key Player Statistics: PAU vs Nancy
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x 12PAU vs Nancy Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | PAU | 29.08.2025 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | PAU | 14.05.2022 | 2-3 |
| Ligue 2 | PAU | Nancy | 24.07.2021 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | PAU | 05.02.2021 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 2 | PAU | Nancy | 03.10.2020 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Annecy | PAU | 24.04.2026 | 5-1 |
| Ligue 2 | PAU | Guingamp | 17.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Amiens | PAU | 10.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Le Mans | PAU | 06.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| Ligue 2 | PAU | Montpellier | 20.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Clermont Foot | PAU | 13.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 2 | PAU | Bastia | 06.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 2 | PAU | Saint Etienne | 28.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 2 | Estac Troyes | PAU | 21.02.2026 | 4-3 |
| Ligue 2 | PAU | Boulogne | 13.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Reims | Nancy | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Annecy | 17.04.2026 | 1-5 |
| Ligue 2 | Clermont Foot | Nancy | 10.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Saint Etienne | 04.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Boulogne | Nancy | 20.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Le Mans | 13.03.2026 | 2-4 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Montpellier | 06.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 2 | Laval | Nancy | 27.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Grenoble | 20.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | RED Star FC 93 | Nancy | 13.02.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: PAU VS Nancy
Last 20 Matches Statistics: PAU vs Nancy
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: PAU vs Nancy
There's something quietly tense about a mid-table Ligue 2 clash where one side is safe and the other is scrambling. PAU vs Nancy is exactly that kind of fixture. And trust me, those are often the most unpredictable games of the season.
PAU sit 9th with 45 points from 32 games. They're comfortable. Nancy, on the other hand, are down in 15th with just 31 points. The gap between them is 14 points. That tells you everything about the pressure Nancy are carrying into this one.
Don't be fooled by PAU's mid-table comfort though. Their recent form is a mess of contradictions. They got absolutely torn apart by Annecy 5-1 in their last match. Before that, a solid 2-1 win at home against Guingamp. Before that, a 4-0 hammering away at Le Mans. This is a team that can look brilliant one week and fall apart the next. That volatility is key information.
Nancy aren't inspiring confidence either. They lost 1-5 at home to Annecy in their last league game. A 2-2 draw at Clermont before that. They've scored just 29 goals all season compared to PAU's 44. Their attack has been toothless for months.
Here's what you need to watch for — both defences are genuinely poor. PAU have conceded 54 goals this season. Nancy have let in 49. This is not a fixture built for clean sheets. The head-to-head backs that up too. Their last five meetings have produced goals in every single game, including a 2-2 draw as recently as August 2025.
The surprising stat that caught my eye? PAU have three players already on red cards this season — Meddah, Pouilly, and Beusnard. Nancy's Saint-Ruf has two reds in just 22 appearances. This is a disciplinary minefield. Cards markets look genuinely interesting here, and a red card in this fixture feels far from unlikely.
On the betting side, PAU are priced at 2.25 to win, which feels about right given home advantage and Nancy's terrible away form. But the real value? Both Teams To Score looks almost certain given these defences. Over 2.5 goals is also firmly in play based on everything the data is telling us.
My bold prediction: PAU win 2-1, with at least one yellow card for a Nancy player before the hour mark. PAU's home record and Nancy's fragile attack make the hosts favourites, but Nancy will find the net at least once. They always seem to in this fixture.
Saturday night Ligue 2 football at its rawest. Two flawed teams, leaky defences, and a points gap that means far more to one side than the other. Get your popcorn ready. This one will have moments.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Kanté | Guinea | 36 | Defender | 182 | 81 |
| E. Salles | France | 32 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 78 |
| J. Ruiz | France | 28 | Defender | 188 | 82 |
| A. Briançon | France | 31 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| A. Bobichon | France | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 72 |
| J. Gaspar | France | 29 | Defender | 179 | 50 |
| D. Meddah | France | 23 | Midfielder | 187 | 85 |
| K. Gasnier | France | 23 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| T. Arconte | France | 22 | Attacker | 181 | 76 |
| T. Pouilly | France | 22 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| R. Touzghar | France | 22 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| O. Ngom | France | 22 | Midfielder | 184 | 75 |
| N. Raveyre | France | 20 | Goalkeeper | 182 | 75 |
| E. Zuliani | Algeria | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 68 |
| N. Glossoa | France | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Lebouath | France | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Kalulu | France | 21 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| O. Sadik | Morocco | 22 | Attacker | 185 | 80 |
| G. Versini | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| T. Nihouarn | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Carlier | France | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Basilio | France | 31 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 75 |
| M. Sourzac | France | 34 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 85 |
| A. Julloux | France | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Fdaouch | France | 29 | Attacker | 169 | 60 |
| C. Touré | France | 29 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Bouriaud | France | 29 | Midfielder | 175 | 68 |
| M. Expérience | Haiti | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| J. Evans | Nigeria | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
| S. Cissé | France | 23 | Attacker | 174 | 65 |
| W. Bouabdelli | France | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| O. Sidibé | France | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Bokangu | France | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Fernandez-Veliz | France | 21 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| Y. Nahounou | France | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| V. Ouotro | Côte d'Ivoire | 20 | Attacker | 182 | 78 |
| E. Tacafred | France | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Delaveau | Algeria | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. El Hansar | France | 21 | Midfielder | 189 | n/a |
| Zakaria Ztouti | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
PAU vs Nancy match odds
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