Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the French Cup quarterfinals, Cannes will face Guingamp on Tuesday, February 25, at 21:00 CET. Here’s a full match analysis and a betting suggestion.
Cannes vs Guingamp: Match facts & H2H
- Cannes are on a 17-match unbeaten streak.
- Guingamp have failed to win their last two matches (one draw, one loss).
- Guingamp are unbeaten in their last five away matches (one draw, four wins).
- Cannes have not lost at home in their last nine games.
- Cannes have scored in 18 consecutive matches.
- Guingamp have won 38% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, while Cannes’ clean sheet rate is 15%.
- Cannes have lost only 8% of their matches without scoring, while Guingamp’s figure stands at 17%.
- The last meeting between these teams was in 2014, when Guingamp won 2-0. In their last five encounters, Guingamp have won four times, with one match ending in a draw.
Cannes vs Guingamp: Match preview
Cannes play in National 2, France’s fourth division, but are currently in top form, leading their league with 35 points from 20 matches. Their French Cup run has been remarkable, starting from the first round (1/128 final). They eliminated Le Grau-du-Roi, Alès, Grenoble, Lorient, and Dives on their way to the quarterfinals. Cannes have history in this competition, having won the French Cup back in 1932.
Guingamp, on the other hand, have a stronger pedigree in this tournament. They have won two French Cups and reached another final in their history. This season, they also began their campaign in the 1/128 final, knocking out Cercle Nasso, Dinan, Caen, Sochaux, and Toulouse to reach this stage. In Ligue 2, Guingamp are contenders for promotion, currently sitting fifth with 39 points from 24 games.
Predicted lineups
- Cannes: Vanni; Vinci, Smith, Pino; Trinker; C. Gonçalves, Fischer, Hafidi, N'Diaye; Mambu, Dominguez
- Guingamp: Niasse; Sissoko, Gomis, Nair, Ureaga; Louiserre, Firi; Guendouz, Hermia, Picard; Labo
Prediction
A clash between teams from different divisions, but Cannes are playing at home and in great form, making this an exciting battle for a spot in the semifinals. Given the attacking momentum of both sides, I expect an open game with goals from both teams. Bet suggestion: Both teams to score (BTTS) – Odds: 1.76.
