Pau vs Stade Francais Predictions - Pau to pocket points with win over Stade Francais

Stade Francais have a slight edge with 11 victories to eight against Pau in 19 meetings. 

Pau briefly held the lead against La Rochelle in the first half before the home side romped home 49-25.

Pau had no answer against La Rochelle in the second half as they conceded four tries, losing for the second time this season. 

Before that loss, Pau were defeated 39-7 by Clermont away before winning 51-29 against Bayonne at home.  

Pau are 12th in the Top 14 log with five points from three games. 

Pau leaked too many tries in the previous fixture but will relish playing Stade Francais at home, as they have an excellent record against their opponents at their stadium, winning three of their last four meetings.  

Fly-half Joe Simmonds has recorded 23 points in the Top 14 this season, scoring one try, two penalties, and five conversions.  

Stade Francais lost for the first time at home last weekend when they were narrowly defeated 14-10 by Toulon. 

Stade Francais trailed 14-3 against Toulon after 57 minutes of play before they scored a converted try to close the gap to four points; however, the away side held on to their lead to secure the win.

Before that, Stade Francais lost 46-26 against Bordeaux away and edged Vannes 34-31 at home.  

Stade Francais are 8th in the standings, with five points from three matches. 

Stade Francais must improve their away form as they did not far well against Pau in this fixture last season and are on a losing streak on their travels.

Brad Weber and Sekou Macalou have scored two tries each in the competition thus far.