Match events
- 9'Goal: Pape Moussa Fall
- 15'Yellow card: Abdourahmane MbodjFoul
HT 0-1
- Yellow card: Jordan MorelFoul49'
- 60'Substitution: Nathan MbalaOff: Abdourahmane Mbodj
- Red card: Jordan Morel61'
- Missed penalty: Opa Sangante65'
- Goal: Opa Sangante65'
- Substitution: Souleymane KeitaOff: Khalil Ayari66'
- Substitution: Steven N'ZonziOff: Théna Massock66'
- Substitution: Gaëtan RobailOff: Arthylio Nade73'
- Substitution: Victor MayelaOff: Abner73'
- 81'Substitution: Giorgi AbuashviliOff: Abdoulaye Agne Ba
- 81'Substitution: Bouna SarrOff: Bryan Song
- 90'Yellow card: Cristian CastroDissent
- Substitution: Adrian LebeauOff: Franck Leroy Atoen90+1'
- Yellow card: Arthylio NadeFoul90+2'
Our verdict
Metz or draw
Bet365 1.44
✓ This tip was correct · final score 1-1
Win probability
Match statistics
- 57%Possession43%
- 1.54Expected goals (xG)1.20
- 15Total shots13
- 5Shots on target8
- 7Shots off target3
- 3Blocked shots2
- 9Shots inside the box9
- 2Corners4
- 0Offsides2
- 11Fouls18
- 1Yellow cards2
- 1Red cards0
- 8Goalkeeper saves4
- 503Passes388
- 429Accurate passes320
Line-ups
Dunkerque
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 73Moha AiramG
- 27A. LinguetD
- 26Opa SangantéD
- 2O. TouréD
- 30AbnerD
- 6J. MorelM
- 18Théna MassockM
- 19S. KeitaM
- 10A. LebeauM
- 11E. PrutsevM
- 9G. RobailF
Substitutes
- 21L. LoussilahoD
- 7K. AyariF
- 25Franck AtoenM
- 42M. MakhloufiD
- 22V. MayelaD
- 94E. MayillaF
- 23A. NadeF
- 15S. NzonziM
- 16M. PrévotG
Coach: Albert Sánchez
Metz
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 1J. FischerG
- 70B. SarrD
- 42C. DevenishD
- 4U. MboulaD
- 3F. MiguelD
- 98I. MohamedM
- 33Abdourahmane MbodjM
- 8J. DeminguetM
- 10T. SavanierM
- 9G. AbuashviliM
- 11P. FallF
Substitutes
- 30Tahirys Dos SantosD
- 2M. ColinD
- 88A. Agne BaF
- 22N. MbalaF
- 18B. MunongoM
- 7Ibou SanéF
- 39B. SongD
- 61P. SyG
- 12A. TouréM
Coach: Grégory Proment
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.42 – 1.46Half time / full time result. 1 = Dunkerque, X = draw, 2 = Metz.
Asian handicap applied to Dunkerque.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstLigue 2 table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Etienne | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | +15 | 25 | WWWDL |
| 2 | Montpellier | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 21 | WWWDW |
| 3 | PAU | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | +5 | 20 | WWWWW |
| 4 | Nancy | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 19 | WWWWL |
| 5 | Reims | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | +8 | 18 | DWDDW |
| 6 | RED Star FC 93 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 17 | LLWWW |
| 7 | Annecy | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +2 | 16 | WLWLL |
| 8 | Dijon | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 15 | WLLWW |
| 9 | Metz | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | LDWLD |
| 10 | Rodez | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 13 | WWLLL |
| 11 | Dunkerque | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 12 | LDWLL |
| 12 | Guingamp | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 11 | WLLLW |
| 13 | Sochaux | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 | LLDDW |
| 14 | Boulogne | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | -1 | 10 | LDWDL |
| 15 | Nantes | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -6 | 9 | DLLDW |
| 16 | Laval | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 9 | WLDLD |
| 17 | Clermont Foot | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | -5 | 8 | DLDLD |
| 18 | Grenoble | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 8 | LLLLD |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 8 | |
| 2 | 10 | 8 | |
| 3 | 10 | 6 | |
| 4 | 10 | 5 | |
| 5 | 10 | 5 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Dunkerque | Metz |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 1 | 1 |
| Wins | 1 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 3 | 3 |
| Goals against (avg) | 2 | 2 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 1 | 1 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 1 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| Over 3.5 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| BTTS – yes | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Match preview
Dunkerque host Metz in the Ligue 2 (Regular Season - 10) at Stade Marcel Tribut, Dunkirk, with kick-off on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 19:00 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Metz narrow favourites, giving Dunkerque a 36% chance of winning, 26% for the draw and 38% for Metz. Our tip is: Metz or draw.
Dunkerque have taken 3 points from their last 1 games (1W 0D 0L). Metz have taken 3 points from their last 1 games (1W 0D 0L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 55% chance of over 2.5 and a 59% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- France Ligue 2
- Date
- Friday, 23 October 2026, 19:00 WAT
- Venue
- Stade Marcel Tribut, Dunkirk
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Dunkerque vs Metz?
Dunkerque vs Metz kicks off on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 19:00 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Dunkerque vs Metz in?
The match is in the France Ligue 2.
Where are Dunkerque and Metz in the table?
Dunkerque are 11th and Metz are 9th in the Ligue 2.
Who will win Dunkerque vs Metz?
Our prediction is Metz or draw. Win probabilities: Dunkerque 36%, draw 26%, Metz 38%.
Will both teams score in Dunkerque vs Metz?
We estimate a 59% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Dunkerque vs Metz?
We estimate a 55% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

