EA Guingamp

vs

FC Nantes

Preview

Guingamp (home)

• Sylvain Ripoll has shaped a compact, counter-punching side in Guingamp, who will be looking to cause problems on the counterattack and get out wide on the break.
• Recent stats
  • Guingamp have won 1 of their last 5 matches in all competitions (D1, L3).
  • Guingamp are unbeaten at home in Ligue 2 2026-2027 (W1 from 1, 1.00 goals per game).
• Their recent form has seen them lose 2-1 away at Metz, win 1-0 at home to Boulogne and lose 1-0 away at Sochaux.

Nantes (away)

• Nantes have lost their last 5 consecutive matches in all competitions.
• Nantes are bottom of Ligue 2 2026-2027 with three games played (0 points from 3, L3) and already under pressure at the bottom of the table.
• The visitors have lost their previous 3 Ligue 2 2026-2027 games, which include a 1-0 away loss at Laval, a 1-0 home loss to Red Star and a wild 5-2 home defeat to Rodez.
• Nantes, on the other hand, will look to close down space, press the ball and control the ball with a low-risk style of play.

Key Players

• Stanislas Kielt (Guingamp) has been the most prolific striker for the Rouge et Noir in their recent matches, hitting 2 of their 4 goals across the last 5 games.
• Killian Corredor (Nantes) is Les Canaris' main threat this season, he's their only player with more than 1 goal in the league (2 in 3), he's scored 2 of their 3 in their last 5 and Mathieu Cafaro's 1 assist in 3 looks like a good bet for Nantes, who will need a spark in the final third.

Betting Insights

• This is a difficult game to call and the odds reflect that nicely, as Nantes (2.25) are clear favourites ahead of Guingamp (3.2) and the draw (3.3).
• This should be a cagey match and under 2.5 goals at 1.8 fits the vibe.
• Both teams to score is priced almost evenly and we're taking that bet, as the clash of playing styles could be settled by one moment of brilliance or one miscue.

Prediction

• They are two teams that could potentially cancel each other out, but Guingamp have a little bit more about them and look better placed to edge this one.
• Guingamp will have to be on top of their game to get it done, however, as Nantes are not a team to underestimate.