- Boulogne are winless in their last five Ligue 2 matches, with three draws and two defeats.
- Annecy FC have won three and drawn one of their last five Ligue 2 fixtures.
Chess match in store as two opposite styles face off
This Saturday’s Ligue 2 matchup between 12th-placed Boulogne (36 points from 32 games) and 8th-placed Annecy FC (49 points from 32) promises to be a fascinating matchup of two teams with very different characteristics, ambitions and fortunes. For a deeper analysis, our Boulogne vs Annecy FC preview provides detailed insight into both teams' recent performances and what to expect from this encounter.
Visitors Annecy are in much better form than Boulogne heading into this matchup and we feel that our Boulogne vs Annecy FC prediction favours Laurent Guyot’s side, who have won their last two games and should have too much momentum and tactical nous to avoid the potential pitfalls in an away trip.
Guyot’s pressing game has taken Annecy to the next level under his management and they have been relentless in the way they go about the business of pressing, recovering the ball and playing vertical soccer, especially after they win the ball back.
The goal is to press hard, recover the ball and score fast, rather than to sit back and wait for the opposition to come to them and that has been reflected in the results they have achieved and the number of goals they have scored in the past few weeks.
Dion Sahi has been on fire for Annecy, scoring four goals in his last five games, as they have hit the net 10 times in that period. Guyot’s men look full value for an away win here at 2.27, although we do expect both teams to score in this matchup according to the latest Boulogne vs Annecy FC prediction.
Both teams to find the net
The last meeting between these clubs in Ligue 2 finished 1-1, five months ago, and it’s clear from the performances of both that they are capable of creating enough to hit the back of the opposition’s net. For those considering wagering, the best Boulogne vs Annecy FC betting tips often highlight the attacking strengths showcased in their previous encounters.
Boulogne average 1.19 goals scored per home league game in Ligue 2 this season, but have also conceded at an average of 1.94 goals per game - which is a very high rate and supports this Boulogne vs Annecy FC prediction that Annecy can get on the scoreboard at least once in this game.
Fabien Dagneaux’s approach at Boulogne has been much more pragmatic this term. He sets up his team to sit deep, absorb pressure and then try to counter attack. Corentin Fatou has been their most prolific player with six goals in 28 league appearances this campaign.
Annecy average 1.31 goals per away game in Ligue 2, conceding 1.38 - a much more balanced ratio and an indication that they may have a little more of a ‘balance’ to their play when away from home.
Annecy’s 5-1 win at Nancy and 5-1 win over Pau at home were both very impressive results and Guyot’s team are the clear favorites to snag the three points on the road here. The odds on goals are a little short, but we’re happy to play in this clash with a bet on Over 2.5 at 2.14 and BTTS - Yes at 1.84, as supported by this Boulogne vs Annecy FC prediction.
