Guingamp and Sochaux measure forces at Stade du Roudourou, in a match for the 26th round of League 2. In the last direct showdown for this edition of the league, on 20‑09-2019, Sochaux won at home by (3‑ one). Sochaux presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor, so in this match the home factor may be decisive.
Guingamp :
After 10 wins, 8 draws and 7 losses, the home team is currently in 7th position, with 38 points won. In their last game, they won Nancy out by (0-1), after in the previous match they won by (2‑1) at home, in a match against Lorient. This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 matches it records 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. For the championship, the Guingamp conquered 16 points in 30 possible, after 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats in the last 10 games he played in his stadium. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 25 games in this competition, he only got 2 comebacks in the 11 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 13 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: he scored 8 of his 19 goals between the minutes (76′ ‑ 90 ‘).
Gradually, the Guingamp is climbing places in the table and if you keep this pace you can even fight for access. Of course, it won’t be easy, but things can change regularly with regularity. That is precisely the reason why he comes to this confrontation to win and a stumbling block is not in his plans. If you keep playing well and do not make mistakes, you will have the chance to win without major problems. In this match, the best available players will go to the field.
Sochaux:
The visiting team is currently in 11th position, with 32 points won, after 8 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses. In the penultimate match, he won at home against Le Mans by (1‑0). In the last match, he lost out against Valenciennes by (3-2). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 matches he has recorded 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses as a visitor, with 11 goals scored and 20 suffered; against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in his stadium, with 16 goals scored and 11 suffered. In his last 10 away matches for the championship, Sochaux records 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses, so he won 9 points out of 30 possible.
For this competition, he did not win any of the last 6 away matches. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 games, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 25 games in this competition, he never got the comeback in the 12 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 12 home games for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: he scored 4 of his 10 goals between minutes (61’-75 ‘).
Of the last eleven games for Ligue 2, Sochaux has managed to win only one and that shows its drop in performance. Currently, it is in the middle part of the table, but must return to good results, so as not to lose more positions. He will have difficulties ahead, but with intelligence you can at least get a draw. This is a game to be cautious, but at the same time to look for spaces to attack and surprise. In this match, Younès Kaabouni, Nicolas Senzemba, Boris Moltenis and Romain Sans will be absent, being in the medical department.
PREDICTION: Guingamp to win @ 1,90
