Guingamp
- Troyes are the league leaders in Ligue 2 with 41 points from 19 games, Guingamp are 7th on 29 points.
- The hosts have been in mixed form, winning 2 and losing 3 of their last 5, but come into this game on the back of consecutive wins after thumping Nancy 3-0 away last time out.
- Louis Mafouta is their main man up front; the striker has 10 goals in 19 league games and has scored 3 of Guingamp’s last 7 goals.
Troyes
- Troyes are the league leaders in Ligue 2 with 41 points from 19 games, Guingamp are 7th on 29 points.
- Troyes are unbeaten in their last 5 matches, winning 4 including a 2-1 league win at Stade de Reims last time out.
- Dumont’s side have played some exceptional soccer lately, and the former Guingamp boss has brought a real pragmatism to Troyes in contrast to the free-flowing style of his predecessors.
- His team play a more structure-first game, they’re disciplined, efficient in transition and can be tough to break down with their compact midfield and sturdy defensive block.
Key Players
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Louis Mafouta is their main man up front; the striker has 10 goals in 19 league games and has scored 3 of Guingamp’s last 7 goals.
- 10 goals in 19 league games
- 3 of Guingamp’s last 7 goals
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Tawfik Bentayeb is Troyes’ most clinical finisher with 9 goals in just 13 Ligue 2 appearances, but their most dangerous weapon is their structure and tactical cohesion.
- 9 goals in 13 appearances
Betting Insights
- Troyes are 2.5 favourites, while Guingamp are 2.8 and the draw is 3.2, which is why I’m backing the visitors to come out on top of this tactical matchup that will be close and cagey, but not without goals.
- Both teams to score - Yes is the selection in the main market at 2.0.
Prediction
I think Troyes will find a way to edge this one and extend their lead at the top of Ligue 2.
