Saturday’s National 3 - Group A showdown between Tarbes and Pau II promises to be an intense encounter. With a kick-off time set for 17:00 GMT, the stage is all set for an intriguing battle.

Recent form suggests Tarbes are favorites to win. They have a 45% chance of taking all three points, while the draw is also a likely outcome with a probability of 45%. Meanwhile, Pau II are seen as the underdogs with only a10% chance of emerging victorious.

The advice is to consider Tarbes or a draw and also factor in the -3.5 goals handicap for the home side. For betting enthusiasts, an under 3.5 goals lean is recommended.

On expected goals, the home side Tarbes are likely to score around 2.5 while visitors Pau II might get about 1.5 goals. But the real question remains will Tarbes make their home advantage count.

Tarbes has an upper hand and are tipped to capitalize on that. They have performed well recently but it remains how they adapt their tactics against a Pau II side looking to upset the odds and cause an upset.

This game will be a tactical battle with Tarbes likely dominating possession. But Pau II might look to use their defense and quick transitions to catch Tarbes off guard.

In the end, it is advantage Tarbes but with a high chance of a draw. It will be an engaging watch to see if Pau II can disrupt the plans of their hosts or whether Tarbes will assert their dominance.