France · Ligue 2 · Matchweek 418:00
NancyWWLLW

2 – 0

Friday, 28 August 2026

DunkerqueLLWDL

Stade Marcel Picot · Referee Pierre Retail, France · Analysis updated 15:30 UTC

Nancy vs Dunkerque Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.40 expected goals for Nancy and 1.65 for Dunkerque, a combined total of 3.05. That distribution gives Dunkerque the largest share of the 1X2 market at 44%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 59% for over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 44% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

67.4% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.40 – 1.65

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Nancy home form

    4 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Dunkerque away threat

    Scored in 1 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Dunkerque to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 44%, against 33% / 24% / 44% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.40 goals for Nancy and 1.65 for Dunkerque, a combined 3.05 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Nancy win33%
Draw24%
Dunkerque win44%

Double chance 1X

57%

Double chance 12

76%

Double chance X2

67%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals81%
Over 2.5 goals59%
Over 3.5 goals36%
Both teams to score61%

Correct score

  • 1–110.9%
  • 1–29.0%
  • 0–17.8%
  • 2–17.7%
  • 1–06.6%

Recent form

Nancy

  • 2026-10-02T16:30:00.000Z · A vs FC Saarbrücken · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Rodez · 4-3 (W)
  • 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Reims · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-07T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Nantes · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-08-28T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Dunkerque · 2-0 (W)

Dunkerque

  • 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · A vs PAU · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Saint Etienne · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-04T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Clermont Foot · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-28T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Nancy · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-21T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Montpellier · 0-1 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Saint Etienne86111319
2RED Star FC 938521317
3Montpellier8431315
4Reims8350614
5Nancy8413213
6Annecy8413113
7PAU8323111
8Sochaux8251-111
9Metz7241310
10Dijon723209
11Guingamp8224-38
12Dunkerque8224-38
13Nantes8224-48
14Grenoble8224-58
15Rodez8215-47
16Boulogne8062-26
17Clermont Foot8062-36
18Laval8125-75

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 67.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 61% and over 2.5 goals at 59%.

A 67% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.