Match Information
Match Overview
Cholet host Pau-Orthez at Cholet Arena on October 10, 2026 in an LNB fixture pitting two teams occupying adjacent positions near the foot of the table, with Cholet at 15th and Pau-Orthez 16th. With both sides positioned low in the standings, this meeting carries the weight of a potential relegation-zone six-pointer, where points could prove significant as the season develops.
The most pressing storyline for Cholet is their league form. Their most recent LNB outing saw them fall 85-97 at home to Lyon-Villeurbanne on September 27, 2026, a result that will do little to ease pressure on manager A. Gunnlaugsson as his side looks to climb away from the lower reaches of the table. Cholet's other recent outings, a Leaders Cup defeat to Monaco and a Leaders Cup win over Lyon-Villeurbanne in February, offer some context on squad usage but carry less weight given the league's standings implications.
Pau-Orthez arrive having also lost their most recent league fixture, going down 78-64 away to Nanterre on September 26, 2026. With only one game of recent form available in the data, it is difficult to draw firm conclusions about head coach H. Savaroc's side's trajectory, but the losing scoreline suggests a team that will need to find scoring consistency on the road.
On the injury front, there is encouraging news for Cholet, who have no reported unavailability, giving Gunnlaugsson a full squad to select from. Pau-Orthez likewise have no reported injuries, meaning H. Savaroc can also call upon his complete roster.
With both teams sitting in the bottom half of the LNB table and both arriving off defeats in their last league fixtures, this match represents an opportunity for either side to arrest their slide, with full squad availability for both managers removing selection excuses from the equation.
Predicted Lineups
Cholet
H. Valdimarsson; M. Anderson, A. Gunnarsson, H. Magnússon, M. Ellertsson; A. Sigurðsson, A. Baldursson, Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson, J. Þorsteinsson, H. Haraldsson; O. Óskarsson
Pau-Orthez
V. Letourneur; Johan Teissedre, I. Camara, T. Villeray, F. Mefouma; T. Lefeuvre, W. Coulibaly, M. Yvrande, A. Liger; H. Berthenet, A. Marut
Team Form Analysis
Cholet
League Position: 15Cholet Form Analysis
Cholet's available form data points to a difficult period. Their most recent league match, a 85-97 home loss to Lyon-Villeurbanne on September 27, 2026, saw them concede nearly a century of points on their own floor, a concerning sign defensively given the venue. Their 15th-place standing in the LNB reflects a team that has struggled for consistency this season.
Looking further back, Cholet's results in the Leaders Cup tell a mixed story: a heavy 115-83 defeat away to Monaco on February 21, 2026, followed by a 93-82 away win over Lyon-Villeurbanne on February 20, 2026, in which they posted their best scoring output among the available data points. That cup win shows the squad is capable of strong offensive performances away from home, but the gap between that form and their most recent league defeat highlights inconsistency. With no injuries to contend with, manager A. Gunnlaugsson has his full squad available to address these fluctuations heading into the Pau-Orthez match.
Pau-Orthez
League Position: 16Pau-Orthez Form Analysis
Available data for Pau-Orthez is limited to a single recent fixture, their 78-64 away defeat to Nanterre in the LNB on September 26, 2026. The 14-point margin suggests struggles on both ends of the floor in that outing, with the team held well below the 70-point mark while conceding a comfortable tally to their hosts. Sitting 16th in the league table, this result is consistent with a side searching for form early in the campaign.
With no further match data available for comparison, it is difficult to assess broader trends in Pau-Orthez's attacking output or defensive solidity beyond this one result. What is clear is that manager H. Savaroc has his full squad to choose from, with no injuries reported, giving him the resources to make changes as he looks to turn around the team's early-season form when his side travels to Cholet Arena.
Head-to-Head
Cholet
Pau-Orthez
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-16 | Pau-Orthez | 85 - 81 | Cholet |
| 2022-11-05 | Cholet | 93 - 83 | Pau-Orthez |
| 2022-04-30 | Pau-Orthez | 76 - 87 | Cholet |
| 2021-11-16 | Pau-Orthez | 99 - 92 | Cholet |
| 2021-10-05 | Cholet | 77 - 80 | Pau-Orthez |
| 2021-06-12 | Pau-Orthez | 73 - 62 | Cholet |
| 2021-05-09 | Cholet | 75 - 78 | Pau-Orthez |
Memorable Matches
The history between these two sides has produced several tightly contested encounters. The May 16, 2023 meeting saw Pau-Orthez edge out Cholet 85-81, continuing a pattern of narrow finishes between the clubs. Earlier, on November 16, 2021, Pau-Orthez claimed a 99-92 away win in one of the higher-scoring affairs in their recent history. Cholet have had their own moments of triumph too, including a 93-83 home victory on November 5, 2022. Several of these fixtures, including the 77-80 and 75-78 results in 2021, were decided by just a handful of points, underlining a rivalry where the outcome has rarely been settled comfortably.
Venue Factor
Cholet Arena provides the backdrop for this LNB fixture, with Cholet hosting as they look to respond after their September 27, 2026 home defeat to Lyon-Villeurbanne, a result that will add scrutiny to their performances on their own floor. The head-to-head record shows Cholet have previously won at home against Pau-Orthez, including a 93-83 victory in November 2022, suggesting the venue has not always favored the visitors. For Pau-Orthez, making the trip after their away defeat to Nanterre on September 26, 2026, the ability to perform away from home will be under examination. The atmosphere at Cholet Arena, with both sides fighting to move away from the lower end of the table, adds extra significance to the home crowd's role in
Injury Concerns
Cholet
Pau-Orthez
No injuries reported
