AC Ajaccio vs Pau FC, Ligue 2 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AC Ajaccio vs Pau FC — Ligue 2 at Stade Francois Coty.
- AC Ajaccio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Pau FC 12 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Florent Batta
- Referee Laurent Coniglio
- Referee Regis Gaillard
- Referee Edgar Barenton
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Etienne | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Montpellier HSC | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Stade de Reims | 12 | 21 |
| 5 | Pau FC | 12 | 20 |
| 6 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | FC Metz | 12 | 17 |
| 8 | Red Star FC | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Annecy | 12 | 16 |
| 10 | USL Dunkerque | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | En Avant Guingamp | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | US Boulogne Cote d'Opale | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | FC Nantes | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | Clermont Foot 63 | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 12 | 11 |
| 17 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 12 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan | Pau FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Amiens SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Dec | AS Nancy-Lorraine | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Chamois Niortais FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Le Havre AC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | Valenciennes FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan | AC Ajaccio | A | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Dec | Toulouse FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Dec | AJ Auxerre | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Dec | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | SM Caen | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Pau FC this season
Pau FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Pau FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Pau FC
| Babacar Leye | 4 G | 2 A |
| Cheikh Fall | 3 G | |
| Hacene Benali | 3 G | |
| Lorenzo Rajot | 2 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and AC Ajaccio launch into their encounter with Pau FC.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' AC Ajaccio is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 12' A stunning finish from Bevic Moussiti — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Victor Lobry made 227 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 27' AC Ajaccio are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Pau FC's shape.
- 30' Brilliant from the ! Riad Nouri makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 30.
- 32' A goal from the Senegal international Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly! He fires home on 32 to make it 2-1!
- 37' It looks like no one’s ball. AC Ajaccio is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 42' It’s high time Didier Tholot made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' Another substitution for Pau FC to replace Corentin Chaminade by Steeve Beusnard on 46 minute.
- 50' Mounaim El Idrissy does the damage! The net is bulging and AC Ajaccio surge ahead!
- 55' Quentin Daubin has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' The referee calls foul for Louis Bury. He receives a Yellow card.
- 61' What a moment for Ismael Diallo! That strike on 61 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom is ready to make an impact after coming on for Romain Bayard at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 71' AC Ajaccio make a change. Michael Barreto trudges off to be replaced by Faiz Mattoir on 71 minutes.
- 76' France international Steeve Beusnard has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 78' AC Ajaccio make a change. Mounaim El Idrissy trudges off to be replaced by Vincent Marchetti on 78 minutes.
- 81' Pau FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paul Meliande is hanging Victor Lobry on the field on 81 minute.
- 82' Controversy at the stadium! Antoine Batisse argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 84' AC Ajaccio make a change. Bevic Moussiti trudges off to be replaced by Simon Elisor on 84 minutes.
- 89' Pau FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — AC Ajaccio 4-1 Pau FC.
Lineups
AC Ajaccio Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 6
- 10
-
5
Riad Nouri ↓ Quentin Lecoeuche 84'
- 1
- 20
-
25
Bevic Moussiti ↓ Simon Elisor 84'
- 2
-
4
Michael Barreto ↓ Faiz Mattoir 71'
- 7
- 3
Bench
- 16
-
11
Quentin Lecoeuche ↑ 84'
-
27
Vincent Marchetti ↑ 78'
- 28
- 23
-
18
Faiz Mattoir ↑ 71'
-
33
Simon Elisor ↑ 84'
Coach
Olivier Pantaloni
Pau FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 9
- 10
-
8
Victor Lobry ↓ Paul Meliande 81'
- 7
- 11
- 24
- 17
-
6
Quentin Daubin ↓ Thierno Thioub 62'
- 20
- 22
Bench
-
18
Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom ↑ 62'
-
21
Steeve Beusnard ↑ 46'
- 27
- 30
-
5
Abdourahmane Ndiaye ↑ 71'
-
25
Paul Meliande ↑ 81'
-
28
Thierno Thioub ↑ 62'
Coach
Didier Tholot
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thomas Mangani | 2 |
| Jean-Philippe Krasso | 2 |
| David Gomis | 1 |
| Yoann Touzghar | 1 |
| Kouadio Ange Ahoussou | 1 |
| Riad Nouri | 1 |
| Jean Ruiz | 1 |
| Bevic Moussiti | 1 |
Head to Head
AC Ajaccio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.32
AC Ajaccio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Pau FC xG
I would bet for:
AC Ajaccio to win 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AC Ajaccio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
AC Ajaccio or Draw
85%
Draw or Pau FC
36%
AC Ajaccio or Pau FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AC Ajaccio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
4.4%
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — AC Ajaccio
| Handicap | AC Ajaccio covers | Push | Pau FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 22% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
AC Ajaccio keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Pau FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

