Red Star 93 Saint Ouen
- Red Star 93 Saint Ouen sit fourth in the Ligue 2 standings.
- Grégory Poirier has done a superb job since taking over as head coach in July 2024 and has constructed a pragmatic, solid defensive structure based around a compact mid/low block.
- Damien Durand leads the way in attack with nine Ligue 2 goals in 21 appearances.
Pau FC
- Pau FC like to play a patient build-up game with a controlled tempo and dominate the midfield.
- Pau have been solid on the road this season, winning four, drawing four and losing just two of their 10 league away games.
- Thierry Debès has been in charge as interim boss since late January 2026 and is likely to be cautious after a brief period of tactical uncertainty following the departure of Nicolas Usaï.
Head-to-Head
Having won the last head-to-head, Red Star should be considered to have the psychological edge.
Key Players
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Key players to watch:
- Damien Durand - nine goals in 21 Ligue 2 appearances.
- Giovani Versini - seven goals in 20 Ligue 2 games and has contributed four of Pau’s last eight goals.
Betting Insights
- Red Star 93 Saint Ouen are the slightest favorites at 2.33.
- Pau FC are available around 3.0.
- Both Teams To Score is a heavy favorite at 1.67.
- Bookmakers expect a fairly open game.
- The clash of these two polar opposite styles could come down to set pieces and moments of transition.
- Red Star have drawn their last two league games, a 2-2 with Boulogne and a 1-1 with Rodez, which may indicate a tight affair.
Prediction
Back Both Teams To Score - expect chances at both ends given Pau’s positivity and Red Star’s counter threat.
