Sochaux – PAU

Sochaux head into the home fixture as the clear favourites, perched in sixth place with nine points from two wins, three draws and a single loss, and a modest +1 goal difference (3‑4). Their opponents, Pau, sit down in the relegation‑watch zone at 16th, having amassed five points after one victory, two draws and three defeats, while conceding six and scoring four. The gap of four points and a better defensive record give Sochaux a tangible edge, yet Pau’s recent draws show they can be hard to break down. A win for the hosts would solidify their push for a top‑four finish, whereas a point for Pau could be a crucial step toward climbing out of the bottom three.