Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the matches in the next round of the French Cup will be played at the "Stade du Roudourou", where local Guingamp will face Sochaux. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this match with good chances of success.
Match Preview
Guingamp started the season with a bright victory over Troyes (4-0) and a solid win over Laval (1-0), but after that, the team faced difficulties. Until mid-autumn, the team struggled, and only in November did they manage to deliver an impressive winning streak, which currently places them in seventh place in the standings.
In the last round, the team played an away match against Annecy, one of the main competitors for promotion to Ligue 1, and crushed the opponent 4-1. Overall, Guingamp has only one defeat and three victories in their last five rounds. In the French Cup, Guingamp defeated Serquigny Nassandres, Dinan Lehon, and Caen.
As for Sochaux, the club, once playing in Ligue 1, is now in fifth place in the Third Division standings. The team rarely loses, but they draw often. In 15 matches, they have already accumulated eight draws. As a result, they are five points away from the relegation play-off zone.
Last Friday, Sochaux hosted Boulogne at home and earned one point, drawing 1-1. This draw became their third in a row and their fourth in the last five matches, with one victory during this period. Away from home, Sochaux secured only one win in six matches and remains undefeated.
Probable Lineups
- Guingamp: Bazilio, Sissoko, Gomis, Nair, Marronnié, Grib, Sidibé, Firi, Picard, Luvambo, Sive.
- Sochaux: Patoulie, Aouammou, Pebern, Fontaine, Da Silva, Lienard, Drammeh, Fatar, Hoggass, Macalou, Corentin.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The last time the teams met was in the 22/23 season when they exchanged away wins.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful in two out of five matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has been successful in two out of five encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers believe in Guingamp's victory and rate the home team's chances at 1.40. We suggest taking "Guingamp to Win with a Handicap (-1.0)" with odds of 1.70.
