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Rodez vs PAU Prediction— France - Ligue 2
Matchday 4 ·Friday, August 28, 2026, 18:00
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 2.9 puts the goal expectation above the line. Model probability 59.7% vs bookmaker-implied 57.8% — a real, if thin, edge.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 45 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
H 53% / xG 1.9-1.1 / O2.5 60% / BTTS 55%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 2.9 xG → O2.5 PROB 59.7% · O3.5 PROB 36.5%
Form & verdict
RODEZ · PPG 1.92
PAU · PPG 1.73
xG gap +0.79 - moderate Home edge
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Rodez face PAU in France - Ligue 2 on Friday, August 28, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Rodez a 53% chance, the draw 23% and PAU 24%, so Rodez are favoured to win. Expected goals are 1.9 for Rodez and 1.1 for PAU (2.9 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 60% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 55% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Rodez are averaging 1.92 points per game versus 1.73 for PAU. The best value bet our model finds is over 2.5 goals, with an expected value of +3.3%. This match finished 2-2.