Boulogne and Guingamp both arrive at this clash hoping to build consistency after mixed recent results.

Boulogne’s latest outing ended in a defeat, leaving them searching for responses at home. Guingamp, meanwhile, drew 2–2 in their latest fixture, showing resilience but also conceding lapses.

Recent run

Boulogne: Their form has been patchy — capable of spirited performances, but vulnerable defensively. They have struggled to string together positive results, often dropping points in tight matches or being undone by lapses of concentration. The home side will be eager to stabilize and find better cohesion.
Guingamp: Guingamp’s recent run shows more consistency, with their attack generating chances and their defense occasionally tested. They have shown that they can bounce back, including in away fixtures, but are not invulnerable — they have dropped points in matches where they expected to dominate.

Home and Away Form

Boulogne at home

At Stade de la Libération, Boulogne tend to approach games with urgency and a desire to impose themselves on opponents. They often aim to attack early, use width, and push their fullbacks into advanced positions. However, when matches don’t go their way, they have been prone to defensive breakdowns, especially late in the second half. Their home matches often see momentum swings, with Boulogne pushing to find breakthroughs but sometimes leaving gaps behind.

Guingamp on the road

Away from home, Guingamp generally adopt a more measured approach. They are comfortable absorbing pressure, maintaining shape, and looking for moments to strike on the break or through set pieces. Their away performances often rely on disciplined defending and attacking efficiency rather than high-tempo sustained pressure. When they commit forward, it tends to be selectively — leveraging transitions and exploiting spaces left by overextended defenses.

Head-to-Head Record

Last five meetings

• In their recent matchups, Guingamp and Boulogne have traded victories, with matches often decided by narrow margins.

• The head-to-head tends to favor close contests rather than runaway wins.

• Their encounters frequently include goals, but rarely blowouts — many matches have been settled by a single goal or small margins.

Overall head-to-head

They have met 7 times in competitive fixtures: Boulogne have won 3, Guingamp have also won 3, and 1 match ended in a draw. On average, matches between them see a modest number of goals (around 2.5 combined). Guingamp’s scoring rate in these fixtures is slightly higher, but none of the meetings indicate dominance — this history underscores how evenly matched they’re often perceived to be.

Team News

Injuries, suspensions

• Boulogne: The squad is managing a few knocks and possible fatigue issues, especially among defenders. The coach may choose to rotate or strengthen defensive cover to mitigate risks, and could adjust midfield balance to better shield the backline.

• Guingamp: Guingamp’s roster is relatively stable, though minor knocks or cautions could force changes. They may tweak their shape, perhaps opting for an extra midfielder to control transitions, and could adjust personnel to sharpen crossing or finishing in wide areas.

Tactical expectations

Boulogne will likely press to take the initiative early, use wing play, and aim to overload Guingamp’s flanks. They may try to offset Guingamp’s defensive solidity by quick switches and interchanges in attack. Guingamp, conversely, will aim for composure, structured defensive transitions, and hitting Boulogne when they overcommit. Set pieces and counterattacks could be key tools for Guingamp to exploit.