After drawing the game against Bastia (1-1), Nice travels to Guingamp (7 PM) in an attempt to regain a comfortable lead at the top of Ligue 1.
Play, points, and energy: like Gym, Guingamp has had a successful start to the season. 5th at the dawn of the 15th matchday, the Bretons are currently taking advantage of a positive momentum to keep moving forward.
Since the beginning of the 2016/2017 championship, En Avant has never stumbled on its home turf. Even when they were challenged and had to wait until the last seconds to preserve their invincibility, as was the case during the last match against Bordeaux (1-1). At home, Antoine Kombouaré’s team has amassed 14 points (out of 23) since the start. It’s worth noting that the last team to win at Roudourou was none other than… Gym.
The Opponent
The club has made a strong start to the season, occupying fifth place after 14 matches. Guingamp has won six times, drawn five times, and lost three times. The Bretons have scored 19 goals and conceded 16.
The Absentees
For Guingamp, Reynald Lemaître, Nicolas Benezet, and Dorian Lévêque, who have been long-term injured, are unavailable. Sloan Privat is also absent.
Nice will still have to do without Mario Balotelli and Paul Baysse. Additionally, the long absences of Maxime Le Marchand, Mickaël Le Bihan, and Gautier Lloris persist.
The Guingamp Squad
Goalkeepers: Johnsson, Salin
Defenders: Martins Pereira, Ikoko, Marçal, Angoua, Sorbon, Kerbrat
Midfielders: Didot, Sankoh, Giresse, Deaux, Diallo
Forwards: Coco, De Pauw, Al. Mendy, Salibur, Briand, Blas.
The Nice Squad
Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez
Defenders: Souquet, Ricardo, Boscagli, Dalbert, Dante, Sarr
Midfielders: Seri, Walter, Bodmer, Cyprien, Koziello, Marcel
Forwards: Belhanda, Eysseric, Pléa, Donis
The Referee
The match will be officiated by Benoît Millot, with Frédéric Cano and Julien Pacelli as assistants. Mr. Millot hasn’t refereed the Azuréens since the last match against St-Etienne (on May 7), which signified European qualification. However, he officiated En Avant during the 6th matchday of the current season, where Antoine Kombouaré’s men won against Lorient (1-0).
