Dunkerque vs Pau Prediction 16 January 2026
🔊 The upcoming Ligue 2 Round 19 clash between Dunkerque and Pau promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams sit mid-table, adding an extra edge to their meeting. Dunkerque are in excellent form, boasting multiple victories in recent matches and impressive scoring ability. Meanwhile, Pau face some challenges, particularly on the road, yet they have the potential for surprises thanks to their adaptability against opponents. Both squads are expected to be near full strength, setting the stage for an exciting match with an unpredictable outcome.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 24 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Pau):
- ball possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 0 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Dunkerque and Pau:
- played 17 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 4, draws - 7;
- number of goals - 23 against 19;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.06, in the 2nd half - 1.41;
- average total goals in the match - 2.47.
Head-to-head statistics Dunkerque - Pau
Dunkerque Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Montpellier, away team - Dunkerque). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here's the game statistics (Dunkerque vs Montpellier):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 16 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 11 vs 4.
Dunkerque continue to surprise their fans with a confident display this season. The team currently sit in 6th place in the league, boasting 8 wins against 4 losses for the season. Their current form is impressive, with three consecutive victories in their last five league matches, showcasing a high level of preparation and motivation. The team's average scoring rate stands at 1.78 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.11 goals, highlighting a balanced approach in both attack and defense.
Match Results: Dunkerque
Pau Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Pau, away - Rodez). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:3.
Here are the match stats (Pau vs Rodez):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 12 vs 3.
Po are currently sitting in seventh place in the standings and are striving to regain their footing after a string of disappointing results. Despite facing challenges in several areas of their game, including a shaky defense that concedes an average of two goals per match, they have the potential to turn things around. Their away performance trends are promising, as the team has avoided defeat in seven of their last eight away fixtures in League 2. However, their recent form is concerning, with only one victory and two losses in their last five games, adding complexity to their task ahead.
Match Results: Pau
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 4, draws - 7.
Statistics: Dunkerque vs Pau
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- wins: 8 vs 7;
- win percentage: 44% vs 39%;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 6 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 2;
- losses: 1 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Pau won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games against Dunkerque.
- Pau won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 away games.
- Pau won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 games.
- Pau won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games (Ligue 2).
- Pau won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.35, the guests - 1.12;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.47;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Dunkerque vs Pau
- average total in the tournament: 2.89 vs 3;
- average total goals scored: 1.78 vs 1.44;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.89 vs 0.94;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.89 vs 0.5;
- Dunkerque: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Pau: average total away in the tournament - 1.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 1.67) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Pau have scored in 9 of last 10 away games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Dunkerque vs Pau
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Dunkerque at home - 5 (56%);
- number of BTTS matches for Pau away - 5 (63%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Dunkerque at home - 1 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Pau away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (25/162, 15.4%);
- Dunkerque at home most often finish matches: 2:2 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Pau away most often play: 1:1 , 2:2 (2/8, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.98% (odds 7)
1:0 - 9.97% (odds 7.5)
2:1 - 9.54% (odds 8)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, we can expect a hard-fought contest with plenty of chances at both ends. Po have a strong track record on the road, so betting on the visitors not to lose seems like a reasonable choice. Even if they don't secure a win, a draw is also quite likely. This prediction is supported by Po's recent results this season.
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