Metz vs Dunkerque prediction and betting tips on December 9, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 9, 2024, Metz will face Dunkerque in the 15th round of Ligue 2 France. Both clubs are contenders for promotion, making the match crucial for both teams.
Our prediction for the Metz vs Dunkerque match:
Metz played in Ligue 1 last season and had a chance to stay there after finishing 16th, but they lost in the relegation playoffs to Saint-Étienne. Dunkirk, on the other hand, earned promotion to Ligue 2 last year and successfully managed to stay in the league, finishing 16th.
Currently, under the guidance of Luis Castro, Metz is one of the standout teams this season. They have defied the typical "second-year syndrome," starting strong and winning nearly two-thirds of their matches, including the last three. Their cup run is also progressing well, just like their opponent's.
After selling key players, Metz still aims to return to Ligue 1 immediately. They signed goalkeeper Le Minyan from Concarneau, who has performed solidly, winning half of their matches, which keeps them among the top contenders. In November, they won against Ajaccio and Caen, though they only managed a draw against Clermont Foot. A win here would see them share third place with Lorient, just one point behind the top two, Paris and Dunkirk.
Key statistics and trends for Metz vs Dunkerque:
- Metz is unbeaten in their last three matches.
- Dunkerque has won four consecutive matches.
- Metz scores 27% of their goals between the 16-30 minute mark – the highest percentage in the league.
- Dunkerque scores 30% of their goals between the 61-75 minute mark.
- Metz has scored in each of their last 5 matches.
- Dunkerque has kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches.
- Metz wins the first half in 36% of matches, while Dunkerque wins in 31% of matches.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Metz (possible lineup): Ukidja - Van Den Kerkhof, Sané, Traoré, Udol - Elisor, Stambouli, Demingue, I. Sané - Yenn, Asoro
Dunkerque (possible lineup): Ortola - Jorge, Sangante, Sasso, Abner - Ragouber - Yassine, Skutta, Bardelli, Rivera - Bammou
Head-to-Head:
The only previous encounter between the teams took place in early 2018 in the cup, where Metz won 4-2 away.
Free Prediction for Metz vs Dunkerque:
Metz is considered the clear favorite, but Dunkerqueis in good form and could prove tough to beat. We predict both teams to score (odds – 1.85).
Follow the standings in Ligue 2 and check your team's form before placing a bet on the upcoming match.