Match analysis
FranceLigue 2
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Ligue 2 fixture.
On Saturday 2 January 2027, Montpellier take on Guingamp in Ligue 2 action. The Elo numbers point one way: Montpellier rate 1553 at home, against 1470 for Guingamp.
With W W W W D from their last five, Montpellier are in good nick. That is four straight wins. Guingamp are blowing hot and cold: their last five read W W L L W.
On their own patch Montpellier are scoring 1.0 and letting in 0.3 per game. On the road Guingamp score 0.4 a game and concede 0.2. Don't expect a goal-fest. The two sides' scoring and conceding rates add up to 1.3 a game, so unders appeal. Montpellier keep it tight, with clean sheets in 80% of their games.
There is no tipster preview on Montpellier vs Guingamp yet, so head to our Ligue 2 tips for the latest picks in the competition.
| MontpellierHome | Rating | GuingampAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,618 | Overall | 1,472 |
| 1,553 | Match venue | 1,470 |
| 1,553 | At home | 1,512 |
| 1,549 | Away | 1,470 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,499 | Attack | 1,496 |
| 1,641 | Defence | 1,523 |
| 1,501 | Home attack | 1,509 |
| 1,472 | Away attack | 1,484 |
| 1,559 | Home defence | 1,530 |
| 1,619 | Away defence | 1,513 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,438 | Goal environment | 1,527 |
| 1,500 | Home goals | 1,555 |
| 1,438 | Away goals | 1,472 |
| 1,526 | Possession | 1,522 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,524 | Set-piece attack | 1,537 |
| 1,523 | Set-piece defence | 1,536 |
| 1,541 | Close games | 1,443 |
| 1,647 | Winning margin | 1,489 |
Match venue compares Montpellier at home with Guingamp away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
In 15 meetings since November 2013, Montpellier have won seven, Guingamp have taken one and seven were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Montpellier vs Guingamp prediction page.