- Guingamp have won two of the last three meetings between these clubs while Pau have won one, there has been no draw.
- Guingamp average 2.0 goals per game in the hosts’ last five home meetings with Pau FC.
- Pau FC average 0.5 goals per game in the visitors’ last five away meetings with Guingamp.
Sylvain Ripoll’s team will take on Nicolas Usai’s
EA Guingamp sit 9th in the Ligue 2 table with 19 points from 13 matches, while visitors Pau FC are in 4th position with 22 from the same number of games. For those considering our EA Guingamp vs Pau FC prediction, it's important to note that Guingamp have won just one of their last five Ligue 2 games (D3, L1), while Pau FC have won just once in their last five (D2, L2).
Sylvain Ripoll’s Guingamp have played with a flexible back three system since he took charge in July 2024, using wing-backs to push forward in possession and to defend in transitions. The objective is to flood the flanks with bodies in the attacking third and to get numbers behind the ball to prevent their opponents from creating chances.
Guingamp have won just three of their seven home games in Ligue 2 this season (D2, L2), scoring 10 goals in the process, but they have won once, drawn once and lost once at home in their last three matches, beating Bastia 2-0 in their most recent matchup three days ago. This EA Guingamp vs Pau FC preview suggests both sides have shown fluctuating home and away form.
Pau FC have won just two of their six Ligue 2 away games this term (D3, L1), but they’ve conceded 11 goals on their travels and failed to win either of their previous two league road games (D1, L1).
Visitors can hold their own at the Stade du Roudourou
Pau FC are probably a more pragmatic outfit than Guingamp and prefer to sit back with a back four and strike on the counter with their forwards as they will undoubtedly do at the Stade du Roudourou, which is a crucial factor in the EA Guingamp vs Pau FC prediction.
Nicolas Usai took over the reins at Pau FC in July 2023 and has impressed in the role, instilling a mentality in his team to keep a compact defensive shape and hit sides on the break with pace.
Giovani Versini is the club’s biggest threat, with the veteran frontman leading the scoring charts with three goals in 12 Ligue 2 appearances this campaign. Versini has scored two of Pau FC’s last five Ligue 2 goals.
Guingamp’s strikeforce isn’t as prolific but Louis Mafouta, with four in 13 Ligue 2 outings, has found the net twice in the team’s last five, while Dylan Ourega has been a provider of late with three assists in the same matches.
Hosts have the edge
EA Guingamp are slight favorites at 2.11 in the odds for Saturday’s game, while Pau FC are 3.28 and the draw is set at 3.46. While the price for a draw may seem attractive, this EA Guingamp vs Pau FC prediction highlights the slight edge must lie with the home side for the three points in what could be an open game.
Both Teams To Score, however, is 1.65 and there is potential for both sides to come up trumps, given Pau FC’s record of conceding 11 goals on the road and Guingamp’s average of 2.0 goals at home against Saturday’s opponents. For more informed decisions, the EA Guingamp vs Pau FC betting tips may be helpful to evaluate where the value in the market can be found.
There’s a classic matchup on Saturday between wing-back based Guingamp and fast playing Pau FC. It may well come down to which side can better control their set-piece phases and which team takes advantage of the transitions.
