Boulogne
- Boulogne’s return to French soccer’s second tier has not been an easy one, and Fabien Dagneaux’s side are currently sitting 17th in the table, having taken just 12 points from 14 Ligue 2 fixtures.
- The visit of Grenoble Foot 38 provides a significant test of Boulogne’s ability to adapt to this level, and also an opportunity for Franck Rizzetto to further establish his own tactical approach to this team. This match has drawn attention from analysts, as the Boulogne vs Grenoble Foot 38 prediction is becoming a popular topic among fans and bettors alike.
- Boulogne are winless in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and have lost both of their last 2 home matches.
Grenoble
- The visitors come into this game on the back of a 3-game winning streak across all competitions, beating Rodez Aveyron 2-1 in Ligue 2 and following up with a 3-0 victory over Olympique de Villefontaine in the Coupe de France.
- Grenoble have won 2, drawn 1, and lost 4 of their 7 away games this campaign.
- They’ve conceded just 1.57 goals per match on average.
- Rizzetto has impressed this team with a structured, disciplined 5-man defense and aggressive press that looks to get the ball back and counter with speed.
- Grenoble are slight favorites at 2.95, while Boulogne are set at 2.45 for this match.
Key Players
- Grenoble
- Nesta Elphege is in good form, scoring 2 of Grenoble’s last 5 goals.
- Yadaly Diaby has 5 goals in 14 Ligue 2 appearances for the visitors.
- Boulogne
- Corentin Fatou leads the line for Boulogne with 3 goals in 13 Ligue 2 games.
Betting Insights
Our Boulogne vs Grenoble Foot 38 betting tips highlight that backing Under 2.5 goals at 1.65 looks a smart bet for this Ligue 2 matchup, as both teams like to keep things tight and Grenoble’s momentum will be tested by a compact Boulogne.
Prediction
Expect a tight, tense, tactical chess match.