February 26th features a match where Guingamp will play host to Niort in a clash of these two closely matched Ligue 2 teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 3 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, 10th placed Guingamp, recorded a 1-1 draw against Paris. Julien Yves Remi Lopez Baila struck first for Paris in the 71st minute, then Gomis tied it up for Guingamp in the 3rd minute of the second half’s stoppage time on a feed from Matthias Phaeton earning Guingamp at least a draw. Guingamp is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Niort recorded a 0-1 loss against Auxerre. Gauthier Hein struck first for Auxerre in the 33rd minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster At the end of 90 a dissapointed Niort couldn’t manage to score, and Auxerre took the shutout win. Niort is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.
Niort and Guingamp last played eachother at the Stade René Gaillard on the 18th of September. Niort won by a score of 2 to 0. Bilal Boutobba struck first for Niort in the 15th minute, then Bilal Boutobba added another in the 64th minute In the end, Guingamp couldn’t muster any offence and Niort ran away with the shutout win.
Yanis Merdji and Bilal Boutobba are the top scorers for Niort in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.. Guingamp is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Muyumba Nkita and Jérémy Livolant each only have 1 goal in their last five.