Ligue 2: Dunkerque - Paris preview and the hard facts

Dunkerque and Paris should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.

Dunkerque form and stats

With 2 Ligue 2 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats from their home games, Dunkerque are certainly not brimming with confidence.

Dunkerque's last game was hosting Sochaux (placed 3rd) and winning 0-0. The home followers saw a 0-0 draw versus Sochaux last time out and are looking for a win here. Dunkerque's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 0-0 versus Sochaux (placed 3rd). Goalkeeper Vachoux got the top rating on the team in that game; 7.83 out of ten. Vachoux topped it up with a clean sheet.

Before that match, a win away at Guingamp. Before that, Dunkerque played out a draw 1-2 when visiting Guingamp. A defeat was the result before that one, 1-2 away at Guingamp.

There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Dunkerque as they are travelling to their away game against Niort in the Ligue 2. That match is four days after this one.

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 (6 from 11 games). It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 0 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Dunkerque's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 11 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Paris form and stats

The visitors are W6-D0-L4 on the road this term. That's in the Ligue 2. Things are running smoothly for Paris who hasn't tasted defeat in their last ten matches, regardless of venue and tournament. Their last defeat was against Pau.

Paris delivered a 2-2 draw playing at home against Le Havre (placed 6th) in their previous match. Paris's previous game was their home loss versus Le Havre (2-2). Impressive finishing from Diakite and Gory secured the home win 2-2 against Le Havre in their previous game. Attacker Gory got a player rating of 8.1 in the game. "Man of the match" Gory scored one goal, served one assist, hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.

That result followed a home victory 1-0 versus Amiens SC. Ahead of that game was the 1-0 draw at home against Amiens SC. The game before that, was lost at home, a 1-0 defeat against Amiens SC.

Paris have another fixture away in just four days, a Ligue 2 match against Auxerre. A difficult fixture list for them!

Paris have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 10 league away games 14 goals have been scored. Paris have conceded 10 goals in these away matches. 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 most up to date reported result featuring both these teams is the Paris - Dunkerque 2-1 played not long ago this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Dunkerque two wins, three draws and Paris five victories. As for goals, three matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), seven games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

M. Tchokounté 6 goals

M. Guilavogui 6 goals

G. Laura 4 goals

Dunkerque missing players

Paris missing players