Balanced ball game between Dunkerque and Grenoble Foot 38 expected

Grenoble Foot 38 have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 800 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.

Dunkerque form and stats

Dunkerque have played 16 Ligue 2 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 5-5-6 (wins-draws-losses). When Dunkerque hosts teams that live in the bottom of the table (like Nancy, Dunkerque, Valenciennes, Rodez, Bastia and Quevilly Rouen), they have won 2 of 5 matches! Regardless of arena the trend is looking very unhealthy for Dunkerque with their four defeats in a row. Not since the Pau game, 34 days ago, have they avoided a loss.

Dunkerque are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-2 away versus Le Havre. Midfielder Ouadah was the best player on the team with a rating of 8.63 (out of ten) in that game. Ouadah served one assist, hit six key passes and dribled past the opponent 2 of 3 times.

Prior to that, an away loss at Caen.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Dunkerque have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found eight matches with the results: Won three, drawn five and lost zero.

The manager Revelli will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Ajaccio in only two days.

The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Dunkerque here at Stade Marcel-Tribut in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (13 from 16 games). From these home matches, Dunkerque have conceded only 15 goals. Dunkerque has at home met teams with this table position (low), five times. It has ended with less than 2.5 goals 4 of 5 times.

Grenoble Foot 38 form and stats

There's been little loot from Grenoble Foot 38's travels as they have only collected 12 points from 16 away games in the Ligue 2. Grenoble Foot 38 only have 3 wins to counter their 10 defeats and 3 draws.

The attacking players of Grenoble have been feeble for some time now, the team not scoring a league goal in the last 218 minutes.

The manager Hognon was unhappy after their last game, played at their home ground Stade des Alpes. Grenoble Foot 38 suffered a 0-2 loss to Caen (placed 6th). Bamba, attacking player, was the top performer on the team in that game, scoring a match rating of 7.12. Bamba hit three key passes.

Prior to that match, the Grenoble Foot 38 manager Hognon faced defeat when travelling to Dijon and losing 0-1.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found twelve similar matches played by Grenoble Foot 38 in our archives, and the results are: two wins for Grenoble Foot 38, four draws and six defeats.

A quick return to home after this game, as Grenoble are hosting Valenciennes in the Ligue 2 only two days away.

Goals are few and far between in Grenoble Foot 38's away league games. Only 7 goals from 16 travels. 21 goals have been conceded by Grenoble Foot 38 in these games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.

Head 2 Head

The contenders have played each other before in this season, with the final score Grenoble Foot 38 - Dunkerque 1-0 entered in the official records. Previous five meetings involving these teams: Dunkerque won zero, Grenoble Foot 38 were winners in three and we saw two draws. two games with over 2,5 goals, three matches with under 2,5 goals. The games between these teams have had a tendency to be "violent", having seen 4 red cards from the last five encounters.

Top Goalscorers

M. Tchokounté 9 goals

K. Rocheteau 5 goals

Y. Ravet 5 goals

Dunkerque missing players

Grenoble Foot 38 missing players