Dunkerque vs Reims prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups and betting tips, March 9, 2026
Ligue 2 France
In the 26th round of the French Ligue 2 on March 9, 2026, a match will be played between Dunkerque and Reims. A clash of contenders for promotion to the top division.
Dunkerque vs Reims: Team News and Expert Analysis
The team from the port city was already fighting for promotion last season. They finished fourth in that campaign and even beat Guingamp in the playoffs, but then lost to Metz, who eventually won the promotion play-off. This season, after a slow start, they're trying to make up ground, but since January they've had few victories. In the last round, they lost 1-2 to Clermont.
The club from "Stade Auguste Delaune" also suffered at the hands of Metz at the end of last season. As the 16th team of Ligue 1 in the 2024/2025 campaign, they played a play-out against Metz and lost. Now, the players are trying to come straight back up and rarely lose, but are hampered by too many draws. In the cup, they lost 1-2 to Strasbourg.
Albert Sanchez's side score an average of 1.64 goals per match, while conceding 1.08. The club that played in Ligue 1 a year ago scores 1.48 and concedes 0.92 per game at the lower level.
Dunkerque vs Reims: Key Statistics and Trends
- Dunkerque have won one of their last six matches
- 60% of Dunkerque's matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.72 goals per game
- Reims have drawn four consecutive Ligue 2 matches
- 44% of Reims' games feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.4 goals per match
Dunkerque vs Reims: Probable Lineups
Dunkerque (probable lineup): Niflor – Maïela, Laga, Sangante, Lenge – Bokelé, Jorjen, Bardeli, Sekongo, Zossou – Robine
Kifisia (probable lineup): Jauen – Akieme, Kotto, Kone, Busi – Gbané, Leoni, Nakamura, Tia, Benhattab – Boyang
Previous Matches: Dunkerque vs Reims
Both official meetings were won by Dunkerque.
Our Prediction for Dunkerque vs Reims
The visitors are the favorites. However, it's time for the hosts to come alive—they have serious tournament ambitions and should be able to avoid defeat (odds – 1.65).
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