In the last match of the 29th round of the second tier of French football, Ligue 2, Guingamp and Bordeaux will face each other.
Guingamp is currently in 10th place on the table, having collected 38 points so far. They have almost no chance of competing for a place in the top tier of French football, but they currently have a seven-point lead (with one game in hand) over the relegation zone, making them relatively safe. However, they have had significant problems at home during the current season, currently being the second weakest home team in the league in terms of points earned. They have a record of four wins, three draws, and seven losses, with a negative goal difference of 17:20. Additionally, they will be weakened by the absence of several players, particularly in the defense – L.Mbe Soh (defender – 9/1), B.Roux (defender – 26/0), S.Quemper (defender – 20/1/1), P.Lemmonier (defender – 4/1), T.Luvambo (defender – 7/1/2), S.Diarra (midfielder – 11/0), M.Merghem (midfielder – 7/1).
Bordeaux is currently in third place on the league table with 50 points. A win in this match would see them regain the second position on the table, which is crucial since the top two positions lead directly to the French top-tier league. Consequently, they have a lot of motivation heading into the upcoming match, where a positive outcome is essential. With the season coming to an end, there is almost no room for error. Additionally, they are in relatively good form, having remained undefeated in their last five matches, with three wins and two draws. They currently have the league’s second-best defense while also being one of the most efficient teams offensively. They are undoubtedly the favorites, and they will be further motivated by the fact that they unexpectedly lost to their upcoming opponents in the first half of the season. I.Sissokho (midfielder – 14/0/0) and I.Vetro (striker – 0/0/0) are currently out of the squad.
Editor’s opinion: Many factors favor the visitors. Guingamp is currently in the middle of the table, with little pressure to achieve results. They have been lackluster at home from the start of the season, and they have several absences, especially in the last line of their squad. On the other hand, Bordeaux is in good form and has much more at stake in this match. As favorites, they are heading into this away match with additional motivation.
