Guingamp vs Nancy – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Nancy at 42% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Guingamp vs Nancy encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Analysis
Nancy make the trip to Stade de Roudourou to face Guingamp in Ligue 2, Regular Season - 18. The match kicks off on Friday 22 January 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Current Form
Guingamp's overall Ligue 2 record this term: 3W 2D 5L from 10 games (1.10 PPG). Last five: L L W W L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Guingamp, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Guingamp at Stade de Roudourou this season: 4W 2D 4L from 10 home games — 1.40 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game.
Nancy have collected 2.40 PPG across 10 Ligue 2 outings this season: 8W 0D 2L. Last five: W W W W W. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 0.80. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. This season is still relatively young for Nancy, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Nancy's away record: 5W 4D 1L from 10 road trips in Ligue 2 this season (1.90 PPG). Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 1.90 is notably below their overall 2.40 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Nancy are 1.30 PPG clear of Guingamp in recent Ligue 2 fixtures (2.40 vs 1.10). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 5 meetings: Guingamp 2W, Nancy 2W, 1D.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.0 per game across 5 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 9 Oct 2026, ended 0–1 with Nancy winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
Guingamp — key trading statistics (46 games, 23 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
Nancy — key trading statistics (46 games, 23 at away): they score before half-time in 61% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; BTTS occurs in 61% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (away games); they fail to score in 35% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Guingamp 50% versus Nancy 48%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Guingamp 59% | Nancy 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Guingamp 1.52 xG and Nancy 1.70 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Guingamp attack 1.206 / defence 1.016 | Nancy attack 1.234 / defence 0.975. League average goals — home 1.292 / away 1.358. Nancy have an above-average attack strength of 1.234 — the away xG of 1.70 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 45 Guingamp games / 45 Nancy games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Guingamp 34% | Draw 23% | Nancy 42%. Fair-value odds: Guingamp 2.94 | Draw 4.35 | Nancy 2.38. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 23% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 62% | BTTS probability 64% | Total xG 3.22. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 62% — the 3.22 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 64% reflects that both xG figures (1.52 / 1.70) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Nancy are the pick at 42% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 23% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Nancy if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.22 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 62% — reasonable confidence, supported by H2H averaging 3.0 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 64% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Guingamp 50% | Nancy 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Guingamp vs Nancy | Competition: Ligue 2, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: Stade de Roudourou • Kick-off: Friday 22 Jan 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Guingamp 34% | Draw 23% | Nancy 42% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 62% | BTTS 64% | xG Guingamp 1.52 / Nancy 1.70 • Poisson strength factors: Guingamp attack 1.206 / def 1.016 | Nancy attack 1.234 / def 0.975 | league avg home 1.292 / away 1.358 • Poisson stance: Nancy (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.52
Guingamp xG
Expected Goals
1.70
Nancy xG
64%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
62%
Over 2.5
40%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Guingamp vs Nancy kick off?
Guingamp vs Nancy is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Friday 22 January 2027 at Stade de Roudourou.
Where is Guingamp vs Nancy being played?
The match is being played at Stade de Roudourou.
What competition is Guingamp vs Nancy part of?
Guingamp vs Nancy is a Regular Season - 18 fixture in the Ligue 2 (France).
Who is favourite to win Guingamp vs Nancy?
Our statistical model gives Guingamp a 34% chance of winning, Nancy a 42% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Nancy the favourite.
Will both teams score in Guingamp vs Nancy?
Our model estimates a 64% probability that both Guingamp and Nancy will score (BTTS).
Will Guingamp vs Nancy have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 62%.
What is the head-to-head record between Guingamp and Nancy?
Record (5 meetings): Guingamp 2W | Draws 1 | Nancy 2W.
What form are Guingamp and Nancy in?
Guingamp (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-L-W-W-L. Nancy (all comps): 8W-0D-2L in 10 | 2.40 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Guingamp's attacking strength (1.21x league average) is weighed against Nancy's defensive record (0.97x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.52. Flip it around — Nancy's attack (1.23x) against Guingamp's defence (1.02x) — and the away total comes out at 1.70.
These ratings are built from 45/45 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.7%. Close behind: 1-2 (8.8%), 2-1 (7.8%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Nancy Win
34%
2.91
23%
4.28
42%
2.37
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.8%
Away win
2 – 1
7.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.52
Guingamp xG
Total xG
3.22
1.70
Nancy xG
2.91
34%
Home win
4.28
23%
Draw
2.37
42%
Away win
Goals Markets
83%
Over 1.5
1.20
17%
Under 1.5
5.88
62%
Over 2.5
1.61
38%
Under 2.5
2.63
40%
Over 3.5
2.50
60%
Under 3.5
1.67
22%
Over 4.5
4.55
78%
Under 4.5
1.28
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
64%
BTTS Yes
1.56
36%
BTTS No
2.77
Clean Sheet
18%
5.49
22%
4.57
Win to Nil
6%
15.96
9%
10.81
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.0 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 6.1 | 10.3 | 8.8 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 4.6 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Guingamp vs Nancy?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.7%.
How many goals are Guingamp and Nancy expected to score?
The model projects 1.52 expected goals for Guingamp and 1.70 for Nancy, a combined total of 3.22.
How confident is the prediction model for Guingamp vs Nancy?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Guingamp's recent record stands at 14W 12D 20L from 46 games, a 1.17 PPG return, with L-L-W-W-L in the last five. The sample for Guingamp is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Nancy, meanwhile, have gone 17W 11D 18L across 46 games — 1.35 PPG, with W-W-W-W-W in their last five. The sample for Nancy is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.17 PPG for Guingamp against 1.35 for Nancy. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Guingamp have managed 9W 6D 8L from 23 games — 1.43 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Nancy's away record stands at 8W 8D 7L across 23 trips, a 1.39 PPG haul.
Attack vs Defence
Guingamp are averaging 1.26 goals scored and 1.46 conceded per game recently; Nancy are on 1.13 scored and 1.33 conceded.
Last 46 Results — Ligue 2
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Guingamp
Blended
Nancy
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Guingamp and Nancy in coming into this match?
Guingamp have gone 14W 12D 20L in their last 46 games (1.17 PPG), while Nancy have gone 17W 11D 18L in their last 46 (1.35 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Guingamp at home or Nancy away?
Guingamp's home record (1.43 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Guingamp at home: 1.43 PPG; Nancy away: 1.39 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 5 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 2. The two were last together as recently as 9 October 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Guingamp won 0-3 on 19 Jan 2026, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Guingamp have gone 1W 1D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Nancy — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 5 Meetings
2
Guingamp
1
Draws
2
Nancy
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Guingamp and Nancy?
From 5 meetings on record, Guingamp have won 2, Nancy have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Guingamp and Nancy last play each other?
They last met on 9 October 2026, when Nancy 1-0 Guingamp.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Guingamp are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 13% of those situations.
Nancy are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 61% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Guingamp 44%, Nancy 61% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 56% (Guingamp) and 56% (Nancy). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 26% and 30% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Guingamp keep a clean sheet in 35% of their matches; Guingamp have failed to score in 26% of games; Nancy in 35%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Guingamp home games / Nancy away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Guingamp play Nancy?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of Guingamp's recent matches and 61% of Nancy's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Guingamp vs Nancy usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 56% of Guingamp's matches and 56% of Nancy's.
Do Guingamp and Nancy tend to score early?
Guingamp have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, Nancy in 61% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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