Lorient enters this match with a commendable home record, boasting an average of 1.82 goals per game and a solid defensive setup, conceding just 0.96 goals on average. Their offensive prowess is highlighted by a 53.57% over 2.5 goals rate, indicating their ability to engage in high-scoring affairs. Pau, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency, with a lower goal-scoring average of 1.11 and a higher concession rate of 1.32 goals per game. However, Pau's resilience is evident in their 46.43% both teams to score rate, suggesting they can pose a threat to Lorient's defense. Historically, Lorient has had the upper hand in head-to-head encounters, and their tactical approach, characterized by high possession (55.43%) and effective passing (420.11 successful passes per game), could prove decisive against Pau's more defensive setup.