Match report

Rodez Secures Crucial Ligue 2 Win Over Guingamp 2-1

Rodez
Rodez
2–1
FT
Guingamp
Guingamp
Dec 12, 2025

Rodez triumphed over Guingamp on Sunday, securing a hard-fought victory at home by the scoreline of 2-1. The game was marked by early red card troubles for Guingamp and two crucial goals from Rodez's side that held off Guingamp’s late penalty.

Key Facts

  • • Rodez defeated Guingamp 2-1 in Ligue 2 match.
  • • R. Lipinski scored the opening goal for Rodez at minute 39.
  • • J. Hatchi of Guingamp received a red card after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession (minutes 16 and 33).
  • • I. Balde secured Rodez's second goal from a penalty kick at minute 74.
  • • S. Kielt reduced the deficit with a penalty at minute 87 for Guingamp.

Lineups

Rodez

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Q. Braat (G)
  • 25 N. Galves (D)
  • 5 C. Jolibois (D)
  • 4 M. Magnin (D)
  • 3 R. Lipinski (D)
  • 15 E. Jean-Lambert (D)
  • 8 W. Younoussa (M)
  • 6 J. Mendes (M)
  • 26 S. Benchamma (M)
  • 9 K. Nagera (F)
  • 18 I. Balde (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 L. Margueron
  • 24 L. Laurent
  • 22 O. Joly
  • 28 M. Saka
  • 11 T. Arconte
  • 13 C. Issanchou Roubiou
  • 12 M. Corredor

Guingamp

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Ortola (G)
  • 2 E. Koffi (D)
  • 7 D. Gomis (D)
  • 18 S. Nair (D)
  • 23 D. Ourega (D)
  • 11 A. Sagna (M)
  • 4 D. Louiserre (M)
  • 8 K. Sidibe (M)
  • 21 F. Mbemba (M)
  • 20 J. Hatchi (F)
  • 9 L. Mafouta (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Bartouche-Selbonne
  • 29 A. Abdallah
  • 3 J. Matumona
  • 39 T. Ahile
  • 27 S. Kielt
  • 6 D. N'Landu
  • 24 G. Ott

Timeline

  1. Guingamp
    16' Guingamp Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hatchi

    Foul

  2. Rodez
    24' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Mendes Correia

    Foul

  3. Guingamp
    33' Guingamp Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hatchi

    Foul

  4. Guingamp
    33' Guingamp Card · Red Card
    J. Hatchi

    Foul

  5. Rodez
    39' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lipinski · Assist: E. Jean-Lambert
  6. Rodez
    63' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    C. Jolibois

    Foul

  7. Guingamp
    68' Guingamp subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Mbemba · On: S. Kielt
  8. Rodez
    70' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Nagera · On: T. Arconte
  9. Rodez
    71' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jordan Mendes Correia · On: O. Joly
  10. Rodez
    74' Rodez Goal · Penalty
    I. Balde
  11. Guingamp
    78' Guingamp subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dylan Ourega · On: A. Abdallah
  12. Guingamp
    78' Guingamp subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Mafouta · On: G. Ott
  13. Guingamp
    79' Guingamp subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Louiserre · On: T. Ahile
  14. Guingamp
    79' Guingamp subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Sidibe · On: D. N'Landu
  15. Guingamp
    80' Guingamp Card · Yellow Card
    G. Ott

    Foul

  16. Guingamp
    86' Guingamp Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sagna

    Argument

  17. Guingamp
    87' Guingamp Goal · Penalty
    S. Kielt
  18. Rodez
    89' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Jean-Lambert · On: L. Laurent
  19. Rodez
    89' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Younoussa · On: M. Saka
  20. Rodez
    90' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    M. Saka

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Rodez Guingamp
Fouls 23 8
Pass Accuracy 80% 82%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 16 13
Corners 6 10
Total Passes 288 415
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 231 342
Shots Inside Box 11 11
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The dismissal of J. Hatchi after picking up two yellow cards in quick succession (at minutes 16 and 33) shifted the momentum decisively towards Rodez, allowing them to capitalize on their numerical advantage.
  • ▸ I. Balde's penalty goal at minute 74 effectively sealed Rodez’s victory despite Guingamp's late consolation through a penalty by S. Kielt at minute 87.