AJ Auxerre vs Pau FC, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AJ Auxerre vs Pau FC — Ligue 2 at Abbe Deschamps.
- AJ Auxerre 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Pau FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicolas Rainville
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Annecy | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | USL Dunkerque | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | FC Metz | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Montpellier HSC | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Red Star FC | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | En Avant Guingamp | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Pau FC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Stade de Reims | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | FC Nantes | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Pau FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Sep | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | A | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Aug | Grenoble Foot 38 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Aug | Angers SCO | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Aug | Amiens SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Aug | Valenciennes FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | AJ Auxerre | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Sep | Rodez Aveyron Football | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Aug | En Avant Guingamp | A | 0–4 | L |
| 19 Aug | Paris FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | SM Caen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Pau FC this season
Pau FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Pau FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for AJ Auxerre to score. At the same time, Pau FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Therence Koudou suffering a number of foals already.
- 13' What a moment for Gauthier Hein! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
- 18' The home supporters are growing impatient. AJ Auxerre must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 22' What an equalizer from Jean Ruiz!
- 25' Another substitution for Pau FC to replace Ousmane Kante by Antoine Batisse on 25 minute.
- 30' Pau FC is showing some good football. However, Pau FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
- 45' It looks surprising Pau FC does not make any changes. Jubal Junior has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' AJ Auxerre make a change. Elisha Owusu trudges off to be replaced by Assane Diousse on 46 minutes.
- 48' A change in the AJ Auxerre ranks — Gauthier Hein exits the field as Lassine Sinayoko enters on 48.
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Theo Pellenard on 53.
- 58' What a strike from Moussa Sylla! The score is 1-2.
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. AJ Auxerre and Pau FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 64' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Henri Saivet.
- 66' A change in the Pau FC ranks — Therence Koudou exits the field as Xavier Kouassi enters on 66.
- 71' Paul Joly makes way for Colin Dagba at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from AJ Auxerre.
- 76' The energy levels are beginning to show. Christophe Pélissier might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 79' Pau FC ring the changes. Moussa Sylla has done his job and it is now time for Mons Bassouamina to step up.
- 84' Ado Onaiwu does the damage! The net is bulging and AJ Auxerre surge ahead!
- 87' The referee calls foul for Bingourou Kamara. He receives a card.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Kenji-Van Boto is booked for Pau FC — card on 90.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
AJ Auxerre Lineups
Starting XI
- 97
- 7
- 5
- 10
-
42
Elisha Owusu ↓ Assane Diousse 46'
- 16
- 19
- –
- 14
-
26
Paul Joly ↓ Colin Dagba 71'
- 4
Bench
-
–
Colin Dagba ↑ 71'
-
18
Assane Diousse ↑ 46'
-
17
Lassine Sinayoko ↑ 48'
- 6
- 11
- 40
- 13
Coach
Christophe Pélissier
Pau FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Ousmane Kante ↓ Antoine Batisse 25'
-
20
Henri Saivet ↓ Mehdi Chahiri 66'
-
7
Moussa Sylla ↓ Mons Bassouamina 79'
- 1
- 25
- 24
- 10
- 21
-
13
Louis Mouton ↓ Sessi D'Almeida 66'
- 22
- –
Bench
-
6
Sessi D'Almeida ↑ 66'
-
11
Mons Bassouamina ↑ 79'
- 40
-
–
Mehdi Chahiri ↑ 66'
-
17
Antoine Batisse ↑ 25'
-
4
Xavier Kouassi ↑ 66'
- –
Coach
Nicolas Usai
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gauthier Hein | 2 |
| Hamza Sakhi | 2 |
| Mayron George | 2 |
| Ado Onaiwu | 2 |
| Khalid Boutaib | 2 |
| Remy Dugimont | 1 |
| Jubal | 1 |
| Lassine Sinayoko | 1 |
Head to Head
AJ Auxerre Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.69
AJ Auxerre xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Pau FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
AJ Auxerre or Draw
75%
Draw or Pau FC
51%
AJ Auxerre or Pau FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8.9%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — AJ Auxerre
| Handicap | AJ Auxerre covers | Push | Pau FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
AJ Auxerre keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Pau FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

