Toulouse vs PAU Predictions

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Toulouse

Toulouse

Full Time

2 - 3

AI predicted 2 - 1

PAU

PAU

🗓️ Saturday, 3 Oct 2026 at 09:00 UTC

Win Probability (1X2)

Toulouse 48%Draw 34%PAU 18%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Toulouse Win

Match Result

7.5/10

PAU Edge Five-Goal Thriller Against Toulouse in Entertaining Friendly

In a pulsating friendly encounter, PAU triumphed 3-2 over Toulouse in a match that delivered plenty of attacking action and drama. Both sides showed attacking intent from the outset, trading goals in a contest that ebbed and flowed, with PAU ultimately emerging victorious by the narrowest of margins. Despite the absence of detailed match statistics and player data, the five-goal spectacle suggests a match played at a high tempo, with both teams committed to pushing forward. The lack of disciplinary action underscored the open, sporting nature of the fixture, as neither side received a single card. Ultimately, PAU's clinical edge in front of goal made the difference in a contest that could have swung either way.

💪 AI Prediction Report

DECENT HIT

Predicted

2 - 1

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Actual

2 - 3

❌Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results1/2 hit

1X2 — Home
❌
Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over
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Key Moments

N/A' — Goal

PAU and Toulouse traded goals in a see-saw contest, with PAU ultimately netting the decisive third.

Toulouse

Toulouse

6.5/10

Toulouse put in a spirited attacking display, finding the net twice and keeping the pressure on their opponents throughout. However, defensive frailties proved costly, as they conceded three goals and were unable to claw back the deficit despite their efforts. The team's resilience was evident in their ability to stay in the contest, but lapses at the back ultimately denied them a result. With no cards shown, Toulouse maintained discipline but will rue missed opportunities and the inability to shut out PAU's attack when it mattered most.

Strengths

Attacking intentResilience in chasing the gameDiscipline (no cards)

Weaknesses

Defensive vulnerabilitiesInability to capitalize fully on attacking chances
PAU

PAU

7.5/10

PAU showcased impressive attacking efficiency, scoring three times to edge out Toulouse in a high-scoring affair. Their ability to find the net proved decisive, and they held their nerve in a match that saw momentum swing repeatedly. Defensively, they were not watertight, conceding twice, but their attacking prowess ensured they left with the win. PAU's discipline was also notable, with no bookings, allowing them to maintain composure in a lively contest.

Strengths

Clinical finishingComposure under pressureDiscipline (no cards)

Weaknesses

Defensive lapsesAllowed Toulouse back into the game multiple times

Tactical Analysis

With no lineup or formation data available, tactical specifics remain unclear, but the five-goal haul points to both teams adopting an open, attacking approach. The absence of cards suggests a free-flowing game with limited stoppages, likely favoring transitions and quick attacks. Both sides struggled defensively, but PAU's ability to outscore Toulouse proved the difference. Substitutions and tactical tweaks cannot be assessed without further data, but the match's high tempo and end-to-end nature suggest both managers encouraged offensive football throughout.

Turning Point

PAU's third goal, which put them ahead for good in a tightly contested match.

Man of the Match

N/A

No individual player data provided, but a PAU attacker who scored or assisted the decisive goal would merit the honor.

Toulouse vs PAU: Match Preview

Toulouse enter this friendly off a five-match run in Ligue 1 featuring a mix of high-scoring draws and narrow defeats, most recently edging Le Havre 3-2 at home. Their recent form string of WDLDL is underpinned by a strong attacking output—averaging nearly 15 shots per match—though defensive frailty remains, with just one win and no clean sheets in the last five. PAU, coming from Ligue 2, have alternated between solid home results and heavy away defeats, conceding eight goals in three away matches this season.

The statistical matchup tilts towards Toulouse, whose attack has outperformed PAU's defence both in volume and efficiency. Toulouse's last five have averaged 1.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded, while PAU's away record is defined by a 2.67 goals conceded per game rate. Both sides generate a similar number of shots on target (4.6 per game), but PAU's defensive structure has been less resilient, particularly in the second half of matches. Set-piece data shows both teams averaging over five corners per game, suggesting opportunities from dead balls, while discipline is moderate—cards per game hover around two for PAU and 1.6 for Toulouse.

Given Toulouse's historical dominance in the head-to-head (unbeaten in nine, with three wins), the model projects a 2-1 home win as the most likely outcome. The expected goal environment is above average for a friendly, with over 2.5 goals hitting in more than half of both teams' recent matches. However, PAU's ability to create chances and Toulouse's lack of clean sheets mean a narrow margin is probable, rather than a rout.

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Expected goals · model says 1.10

Win Probability
Toulouse 51% Draw 24% PAU 25%

Over 2.5 Goals

53%

BTTS: Yes

55%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-0 · 2-1

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Toulouse vs PAU Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
48%
34%
18%
Toulouse 48%Draw 34%PAU 18%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
56%
44%
Over 2.5 56%Under 2.5 44%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
49%
51%
Over 9.5 49%Under 9.5 51%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Toulouse vs PAU that most previews miss.

  • 1Six of the last nine Toulouse–PAU meetings ended in draws, four of them with identical 2-2 or 0-0 scorelines.
  • 2PAU have conceded eight goals in three away games this season (2.67 per match), compared to just two in two home games.
  • 3Toulouse have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five, conceding in every match despite averaging 52.6% possession.

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The Case For This Toulouse vs PAU Prediction

Statistically, this fixture projects as a moderately high-scoring friendly, with Toulouse's superior shot output and PAU's leaky away defence the defining factors. The model expects Toulouse to control possession and chances, but PAU's ability to create chances of their own—averaging 16.2 shots per match in their last five—means a clean sheet is unlikely for the hosts.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Toulouse average 14.8 shots and 4.6 shots on target per match in their last five, compared to PAU's 16.2 and 4.6.

Defence

  • →PAU have conceded 8 goals in 3 away matches this season, with a season away goals conceded average of 2.67 per game.

Match Context

  • →Head-to-head history is draw-heavy, but Toulouse have not lost any of the last nine meetings.

🚩 Toulouse vs PAU Corners Prediction

low confidence
9.6expected total corners
Over 49%
Under 51%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.4 corners for Toulouse and 4.2 for PAU, for an expected total of 9.6. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (51%). Over 8.5: 62% · Over 10.5: 37%.

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How Toulouse and PAU Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Toulouse vs PAU Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

ToulouseToulouselast 5 matches
C. Tengstedt
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

T. Jorgensen
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

J. Russell-Rowe
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

C. Tape
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

PAUPAUlast 5 matches
B. Leye
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Jessy Benet
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Abdoulaye Mbaye
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

L. Rajot
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Toulouse's recent form is mixed, with a win, two draws, and two defeats in their last five, but their attack has remained productive—scoring in three of those outings and averaging 1.4 goals per match. PAU have alternated between wins and losses, but their away form is concerning, conceding multiple goals in two of their last three on the road. Both teams have struggled to keep clean sheets, pointing to an open contest.

Toulouse vs PAU — Last 6 Matches

ToulouseToulouseLast 4 results
L2-3
L1-2
W2-1
D1-1
Lvs PAU2-3
Lvs Hamburger SV1-2
Wvs Real Sociedad2-1
Dvs Rodez1-1

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 75% of games this season

Concerns

  • −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
PAUPAULast 6 results
W3-2
L1-2
L0-4
L0-4
W3-0
W1-0
W@ Toulouse3-2
Lvs Real Unión1-2
L@ Real Sociedad II0-4
L@ Espanyol0-4
Wvs Tarbes3-0
W@ Real Sociedad1-0

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 83.33% of games this season

What History Says: Toulouse vs PAU

The head-to-head series is dominated by draws, with six of the last nine meetings ending level—including four 2-2 or 0-0 results. Toulouse, however, have never lost to PAU in this fixture, winning three times and drawing six. The pattern suggests a closely contested matchup, but with Toulouse consistently avoiding defeat.

Toulouse vs PAU Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

3

Toulouse wins

6

Draws

1

PAU wins

30%60% draws10%
3 Oct 26Toulouse vs PAU2-3
12 Jul 25Toulouse vs PAU0-0
20 Jul 24Toulouse vs PAU2-2
12 Jul 22Toulouse vs PAU0-0
15 Jan 22Toulouse vs PAU1-1
3 Sept 21Toulouse vs PAU3-2

Things to Watch: Toulouse vs PAU

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value calculations are not possible.
  • ⚠️Standings and detailed home/away splits for the current league season are missing.
  • ⚠️Friendlies can see unpredictable lineups and intensity, increasing variance.

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Final Verdict

Toulouse 2–1 PAU

Toulouse are projected to edge this friendly 2-1, with their superior attacking output and PAU's poor away defensive record the standout statistical drivers. The single strongest data point is PAU's 2.67 goals conceded per away game this season. The main risk is Toulouse's own defensive vulnerability—no clean sheets in five—which could allow PAU to snatch a result if the hosts underperform in front of goal.

Toulouse vs PAU: Common Questions

Who will win Toulouse vs PAU?

Toulouse are favoured with a 48% probability of victory, compared to 34% for a draw and 18% for a PAU win. The home side's attacking numbers and PAU's away defensive struggles underpin this edge.

Will both teams score in Toulouse vs PAU?

Both teams to score is rated at 54%, with Toulouse conceding in all of their last five and PAU averaging 1.0 goal scored per match in the same span. Defensive weaknesses on both sides make BTTS slightly more likely than not.

Is over 2.5 goals a good bet in Toulouse vs PAU?

Over 2.5 goals has a 56% model probability, supported by Toulouse's 66.7% and PAU's 80% season over 2.5 rates. Both teams' recent matches have trended high-scoring, especially given PAU's away concession rate.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Toulouse vs PAU: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 2 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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