Montpellier vs Guingamp: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Montpellier prepare to host Guingamp on January 30, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 under referee Roffet, this FRANCE: Ligue 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Montpellier, currently 7th in the standings with 34 points from 23 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 20 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Guingamp, sitting 11th with 33 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Montpellier and Guingamp have been competitive, with Montpellier claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Le Mans, Montpellier recorded a 4-2 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Ngapandouetnbu, Sainte-Luce, Jullien, Laporte, Tchato, Everson Jr, Issoufou, Mbuku, Chennahi, Pays, Mendy. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Guingamp's last outing came against Saint-Etienne, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Ortola, Abdallah, Sissoko, Gomis, Koffi, Mbemba, Sidibe, Louiserre, Sagna, Mafouta, Demoncy. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Montpellier are expected to maintain their 4-1-4-1 structure, while Guingamp are likely to counter with a 4-4-2 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Montpellier's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Guingamp's games average 2.5 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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