Montpellier vs Pau FC prediction & probabilities (2026-09-11)

Ligue 2

Montpellier vs Pau FC Over / Under 2.5 Goals

2026-09-11 · 19:00
Over / Under 2.5 Goals53.5%Under 2.5 goals
Best predictionUnder 2.5 goals · 53.5%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
53%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Under 2.5 goals at 53.5%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. The goals picture is built on form: Montpellier have averaged 0.8 scored and 0.8 conceded, Pau FC 0.8 and 1.0 over their recent games. That fits a balanced goals environment: 46.5% for over 2.5 and 72.5% for at least two goals. Their last 2 meetings have averaged 0.5 goals a game. Montpellier have gone over 2.5 in 1 of their last 5, Pau FC in 1 of 5. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals

Over 2.546.5%

★ ModelUnder 2.553.5%

Total goals, every line

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 91.5% 8.6%
1.5 goals 72.5% 27.5%
2.5 goals 46.5% 53.5%
3.5 goals 25.0% 75.0%
4.5 goals 11.4% 88.6%
5.5 goals 4.5% 95.5%

Team goal lines

Montpellier over 0.5

79.1%

Montpellier over 1.5

46.4%

Montpellier over 2.5

20.8%

Pau FC over 0.5

62.0%

Pau FC over 1.5

25.3%

Pau FC over 2.5

7.5%

First-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 68.4% 31.7%
1.5 goals 31.9% 68.1%
2.5 goals 11.0% 89.0%

Second-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 72.9% 27.1%
1.5 goals 37.5% 62.5%
2.5 goals 14.4% 85.6%

This season (2026/27)

0.8Montpellier goals scored per game
0.8Montpellier goals conceded per game
20.0%Montpellier Over 2.5 rate
0.2Montpellier 1st-half goals per game
0.8Pau FC goals scored per game
1.0Pau FC goals conceded per game
20.0%Pau FC Over 2.5 rate
0.6Pau FC 1st-half goals per game

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

8.6%

0

18.9%

1

26.0%

2

21.5%

3

13.6%

4

10.7%

5+

In-depth analysis

50.6%Favoured: Montpellier
49.6%Both Teams to Score
46.5%Over 2.5 goals

Looking at totals, the model sees 46.5% for three or more goals and 72.5% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Montpellier favoured at 50.6%, neither side dominating can mean an end-to-end match.

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 53.5% on Over / Under 2.5 Goals, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianProjects a balanced game from the 46.5% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutMontpellier are the model’s pick on the result at 50.6%, context for how the goals may flow.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Match outlook

Montpellier50.6%

Draw26.5%

Pau FC22.8%

The model leans Montpellier to win. See the full prediction →

Form & head-to-head

MontpellierDWWDL
Pau FCLWLDD

Last 2 meetings: Montpellier 0 · 1 draws · Pau FC 1 · 0.5 goals/game.

Recent trends

MontpellierBTTS 2/5Over 2.5 1/5
Pau FCBTTS 2/5Over 2.5 1/5

How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.

FAQ

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Montpellier vs Pau FC?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 46.5% for Montpellier vs Pau FC.

Will there be a first-half goal in Montpellier vs Pau FC?
The model rates at least one goal before half-time at 68.4%.

How often have Montpellier gone over 2.5 recently?
Montpellier have gone over 2.5 in 1 of their last 5, Pau FC in 1 of 5.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy

How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

55.6%Best Over / Under 2.5 Goals call, hit rate
0.0201Calibration error
55,318Matches graded

In 20,656 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 47.0% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls

The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 51.4%✗ 53.4%✗ 62.5%✓ 53.8%✓ 58.7%✗ 52.9%✓ 54.8%✓ 58.9%✓ 66.0%✗ 58.8%
6 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 51.4%Hit
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Under 53.4%Miss
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Over 62.5%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 53.8%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 58.7%Hit

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