Week 27 features a match on Sat Mar 11th, where Pau will play host to Niort in a clash of these two closely matched Ligue 2 teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which is great football weather. 16th placed Pau is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Amiens SC. Antoine Leautey struck first for Amiens SC in the 6th minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster At the end of 90 a dissapointed Pau couldn’t manage to score, and Amiens SC took the shutout win. Pau looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10, while in their last match, 20th placed Niort, recorded a 2-3 loss against Rodez. Junior Olaitan struck first for Niort in the 11th minute on a feed from Moataz Zemzemi, then Bradlay Danger tied it up for Rodez in the 24th minute Finally they completed the comback in the 87th minute on a goal by Lucas Buades to cap off a wild match. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.
On Dec 30th, Niort hosted Pau in their last match together. Niort won by a score of 2 to 1. Bilal Boutobba struck first for Niort in the 15th minute, then Renel added another in the 50th minute.
Junior Olaitan has been the most effective weapon for Niort lately. The midfielder has netted three goals in his last five matches.