- Annecy FC have won their last two Ligue 2 matches and head into Friday’s game as slight favourites at 2.2.
- Boulogne have two wins and three defeats from five Ligue 2 away games this season, averaging 0.80 goals per game scored and conceded.
- Annecy FC have won one, drawn three and lost one of their five Ligue 2 home games this term, conceding just five goals.
Annecy are gradually building momentum
Annecy FC will be looking to build on their two-game winning streak when they host Boulogne in Ligue 2 on Friday. This Annecy FC vs Boulogne prediction highlights Laurent Guyot’s side as a solid mid-table unit in the second tier this campaign, currently occupying eighth spot with 15 points from 11 games.
An impressive 4-0 home victory over Saint-Etienne was followed by a gritty 1-0 win away at Clermont Foot last weekend and Annecy are starting to gather momentum. Annecy FC vs Boulogne preview indicates that Guyot will not tamper too much with a formula that is working well for his players and he brings his teams out in a flexible 4-3-3 structure that allows them to sit and be compact, or press the ball.
They can be a tough team to play against, while Thibault Rambaud’s reliable presence up top, with three goals in 10 league games, gives them a focal point for their play. The hosts have a pretty average home record with one win, three draws and a defeat from their first 5 at the Parc des Sports d’Annecy, but only five goals conceded in those fixtures is certainly something to be proud of.
Boulogne battling to avoid relegation battle
Boulogne, who head to Annecy on the back of two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five games, are two places outside the relegation zone in 16th spot with ten points from their opening 11 fixtures.
According to our Annecy FC vs Boulogne prediction, Fabien Dagneaux has instilled a defensive discipline upon his charges since taking over as coach and they have been a difficult team to beat. A 2-2 draw away at Guingamp and a 1-0 loss at Le Mans came in their recent away schedule, but they are still looking to bounce back from the setback of that defeat.
Corentin Fatou has hit form for Boulogne with two goals in his last five appearances and he provides pace to their attack, while top scorer Adrien Pinot has two league goals in nine appearances and usually carries the main attacking responsibility for his team.
Both teams to score looks a good play
Boulogne have a compact, low-block approach to the game, often setting up with five at the back and looking to frustrate their opponents. The Annecy FC vs Boulogne prediction suggests they can be frustrating to watch, but they are usually solid enough to snatch a point by avoiding a heavy defeat and scoring on a set-piece or a fast break.
The clash of styles in this match could lead to a real chess game and the Both Teams To Score market looks a smart pick at 1.73. With Annecy FC enjoying a two-match winning run and the home advantage, our Annecy FC vs Boulogne betting tips will side with them to edge what should be a close and low-scoring match.
