Bitesize Prediction: Pau FC vs Troyes – 03/11/25

Competition: Ligue 2

Market: Over 1.5 goals

Odds: 2/5 @ 1xBet

Hoping to extend their stay at the top of the Ligue 2 standings, Troyes will travel to Bearn on Monday night when they meet Pau.

Starting with the hosts, while Pau might have come flying out of the traps when opening up the 2025/26 campaign, Les Maynats have endured a public worrying since returning from October’s international break. Last seen coming under a huge amount of scrutiny as they slumped to a woeful 6-0 drumming at the hands of St. Etienne, Nicolas Usai’s men are desperate to avoid showing any sings of a hangover here. However, last seen at the Nouste Camp getting hit with a concerning 3-0 defeat against Dunkerque, the Bearn-based outfit have registered just a single point from their previous three Ligue 2 appearances. Dropping out of the automatic promotion spots, Pau are seeking a much-welcomed boost on Monday night. However, shipping nine goals in their back-to-back losses, Usai should have a real headache over his side’s extended issues at the back. Despite heading into October’s fortnight interval with a thumping 3-1 win against Clermont, it should be noted that Les Maynats have failed to muster a single clean sheet over the past six weeks.

As for the visitors, last seen putting in a dominant display as they stormed their way to a 3-1 romp at home against Amiens, Troyes have enjoyed a sensational start to proceedings. Leading the chase at the top of the Ligue 2 standings, Stephane Dumont’s men are now regarded as one of the standout promotion contenders. In fact, the Blues are unbeaten in all of their previous eight consecutive appearances (six wins, two draws). Likewise, suffering just a single defeat from any of their first 12 Ligue 2 showdowns, Monday’s guests have also put 27 points on the board. Signing off September with consecutive 3-1 victories against Annoy and fellow promotion dreamers Red Star, Troyes have also impressed with their clinical performances in the final third. Notching 23 goals so far this season, Dumont’s side hold the third-best attacking return among France’s second-tier. Meeting a Pau defence who have shown some glaring issues since returning from October’s international break, we could be set for an enjoyable battle here.

Bet: Over 1.5 goals at Pau FC vs Troyes 2.5 for Monday’s Ligue 2 battle @ 1xBet