Nantes vs Dunkerque Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 17 October 2026
🔊 In the final hours of the transfer window, Nantes took Thomas Robinet from Dunkerque. The visitors' manager Albert Sanchez was furious: "Our best striker has not been replaced." Robinet has scored for both clubs this season, and on both occasions in stoppage time - he earned Dunkerque a draw in Reims and won the game for Nantes in Boulogne. Will the visitors have cause to regret his departure once again?
Head-to-Head
The two sides have never met in an official match.
Nantes Team Overview
In their last Ligue 2 match, Nantes drew 0-0 with Reims, despite registering 19 shots to Reims's 7 and outperforming them on expected goals - 1.64 to 0.24.
All eight of Nantes' points in Ligue 2 have come under Grégory Poirier. Before his arrival, the club - relegated from Ligue 1 in May - had lost their opening three matches. The third of those defeats came at home to Rodez (2-5), and two days later the club sacked manager Michel Der Zakarian. Poirier replaced him on 25 August. In five matches under the new manager, Nantes have won twice and lost just once. Last round they drew 0-0 at home to Reims. Chances were created, according to Poirier - "we just lacked the finishing". The manager admitted that after such a frustrating result he was eager to get back on the pitch as quickly as possible, against Dunkerque.
Match Results: Nantes
Dunkerque Team Overview
Possession dominance did Dunkerque no good in their last Ligue 2 match: they lost 0-1 at home to Annecy. Despite having 64% of the ball, Dunkerque managed six shots without a single one on target.
Since Robine's departure, Dunkirk's attack has dropped off. In their first four Ligue 2 matches, Albert Sanchez's side scored seven goals; in the rest, just three. Dunkirk have gone without a goal in each of their last two matches. On 9 October, they were beaten at home by Annecy, who scored the only goal shortly before half-time. Away from home this season, Dunkirk have taken one point from nine - at Reims. The visitors have eight points in total, level with Nantes.
Match Results: Dunkerque
Total Goals Prediction
Nantes have scored more than two goals in just one of their last 17 home matches. This season the hosts have been particularly frugal in front of goal. We don't expect Nantes to score a third. The bet is Nantes Team Total - Under 2.5 goals.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the three most likely outcomes for this match are 1:0 (13.44%), 1:1 (10.58%) and 2:1 (8.7%). The 1:0 scoreline has the highest probability, though the other two options are fairly close behind.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The main argument in Nantes' favour is Dunkerque's away form. In 8 of their last 9 Ligue 2 away matches, Sanchez's side have failed to win. Dunkerque have also failed to keep a clean sheet in 20 consecutive games. That makes them a convenient opponent for Nantes, who failed to score against Reims last time out. Nantes' weak spot is their own ground, where they have picked up just four points from 12. But under Grégory Poiret, the side have lost only once in five matches. We expect them to take all three points at home. The bet is Nantes to win. Predicted score: 2-1.
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