Laval (home)
- Laval are winless in their last five Ligue 2 matches, with three draws and two defeats.
- Olivier Frapolli’s side have shown resilience in recent weeks, but not because of their offensive prowess.
- Laval play a narrow, deep block and try to soak up the pressure before hitting on the counter or from set pieces.
Guingamp (away)
- Guingamp enter their Ligue 2 matchup with Stade Laval at Stade Francis-Le Basser on Friday as slight favorites with bookmakers because they have a good record in the matchup and are in superior form to their hosts.
- Guingamp have won three of the last four league meetings and come into the game on the back of three consecutive wins in all competitions - all of which came in January.
- They followed that hot streak with a defeat and a draw in recent games, but will enter the game feeling confident enough to land the victory that would confirm them in the top half of the table.
Head-to-Head
Guingamp have won three of the last four league meetings between the sides.
Key Players
- Ethan Clavreul is Laval’s main goal threat and they have one of the lowest scoring records in Ligue 2.
- Malik Tchokounté offers them a set-piece option and a target man to hold up the ball, but veteran keeper Samassa is their defensive mainstay.
Betting Insights
- A goal or two would be enough to decide it, so we are taking the visitors to edge it 1-0.
- Under 2.5 goals is also heavy favorite at 1.57, which shows how cagey a matchup this is likely to be.
Prediction
We are backing Guingamp to get the three points and edge a tight game 1-0 .
