Pau FC vs Le Mans Prediction & Betting Tips (21 November)

The Béarnais will have to do without central defender Ruiz and replacement Gasnier who are out of shape at the moment. Absent during the trip to Guingamp, goalkeeper Raveyre could be recovered from his big shock to the head during the match against Troyes. Defender Karamoko, who was sidelined during the match against EAG, is not guaranteed to be present either. On the other hand, midfielder Versini (3 goals), the revelation Sadik (3 goals) and the experienced Bobichon (2 goals) should all be able to hold their place. A priori, the former Guingampais Luvambo and striker Baptiste Guillaume do not fit into the plans of their coach who could decide to leave them on the sidelines again.

On the other hand, he is deprived of the defender loaned by Strasbourg Amadou Cissé, the young midfielder Gomes and the long-term injured midfielder Vercruysse. Replacement midfielder Lauray is suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards. Otherwise, Sarthois' best offensive assets will be present. We think of the Senegalese striker Gueye (4 goals), the midfielder Calodat (2 goals) and the precious Harhouz (4 goals) who can all be dangerous. The probable compositions for Pau - Le Mans:

Looking at the recent form of both teams, Pau FC has struggled to convert draws into wins, while Le Mans has been slightly more clinical in tight matches. Pau’s last six fixtures include two wins, three draws, and one heavy loss, showing a team that can grind results but sometimes collapses under pressure. Le Mans, on the other hand, has picked up crucial points with three wins, two draws, and one defeat in their last six outings, demonstrating a knack for edging close contests. Both sides have been involved in low-scoring affairs recently, which suggests this match could be decided by fine margins rather than a flurry of goals. The tactical battle between Pau’s midfield creativity and Le Mans’ defensive organization will be central to how the game unfolds.

Taking all of this into account, the match promises to be competitive, with Pau FC eager to use their home advantage at Nouste Camp and Le Mans determined to continue their steady rise. Pau’s attacking options, including the likes of Romain Armand and their creative midfield, will look to exploit gaps, while Le Mans will rely on their disciplined backline and opportunistic forwards. Given the recent performances and the balance of strengths, the most realistic outcome appears to be a narrow victory for Pau FC. The prediction here is a 2-1 correct scoreline, with Pau edging the contest thanks to their attacking flair, but Le Mans ensuring the game remains tense until the final whistle.

• Summary: Pau FC is going head to head with Le Mans starting on 21 Nov 2025 at 19:00 UTC at Nouste Camp stadium, Bizanos city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 2 .
• Referee: Geoffrey Kubler
• Pau FC Feedinco Rating: 6.77
• Le Mans Feedinco Rating: 6.79