Lille vs Dunkerque prediction and betting tips on February 4, 2025

Game Prediction

On February 4, 2025, Lille will host Dunkerque in the 1/8 final of the Coupe de France. The strong Ligue 1 side is facing a representative from the second division, and they are expected to secure a victory at home.
Our prediction for the Lille vs Dunkerque match:
Last season, Lille finished in 4th place in Ligue 1 under Paulo Fonseca, though they earned fewer points than the surprise team of that campaign, Brest, which claimed 3rd. Dunkerque, after a year in the third division, managed to return to Ligue 2 in 2023, finishing 16th and avoiding relegation.
This season, under Luís Castro, Lille has improved significantly. They are aiming for a top-5 finish and, thus, hope to push for promotion to the top division. Since Bruno Genesio took over in the summer, Lille has also made it to the UEFA Champions League knockout stages, securing their spot early in the group stage. Domestically, they are competing for second place, though PSG's position at the top is almost unreachable.
In the Coupe de France, Lille has already eliminated Rouen and Marseille. In their game against the latter, they almost lost in the 96th minute but managed to win in a penalty shootout. Dunkerque has reached the 1/8 final after defeating four teams, including a victory away to Auxerre. In the 1/16 final, they beat modest Agno.
Key Statistics and Trends:
- Lille: Lost only once in all competitions since mid-September.
- On average, Lille scores 1.65 goals and concedes 1 goal per match in Ligue 1.
- Dunkerque: Won only 2 of their last 6 matches.
Possible Lineups:
Lille (possible lineup): Mannone – Gudmundsson, Alessandro, Diakité, Meunier – André, Mukau, Haraldsson, Cabella, Bakker – David
Dunkerque (possible lineup): Jaouen – Georgien, Kondo, Sasso, Youssouf – Teyan, Diogo Keirus, Bardelli, Sekongo, Essimi – Kurte
Head-to-Head:
The only official match between the teams was in 2009, also in the Coupe de France. Lille won that game away and followed up with victories in all five subsequent friendly encounters, including a 3-1 win two years ago.
Prediction:
The favorite is clear in this match. Without overthinking, we recommend betting on Lille with a -1 goal handicap (odds – 1.82).
Place your bet on the upcoming match and keep track of Lille's progress in the Coupe de France standings.
