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Dunkerque and Valencies are locked in a battle for survival as both teams find themselves in the bottom half of Ligue 2 table. The hosts are particularly in need of points to avoid relation even though they are 7 points above last placed Nancy. Read our preview for free betting tips about this Ligue 2 game.
Our Free Predictions for Dunkerque vs Valenciennes
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Dunkerque is in a battle that could see them go above the red zone on Saturday after this game against Valenciennes. However, it will take a lot of effort to defeat the visitors who have had a relatively strong resurgence to go unbeaten in five games ahead of this fixture. The visitors hope to continue their five-match unbeaten run. Our free predictions and betting tips for this Ligue 2 game are:
- Match result-Dunkerque to win @ 31/20 (2.55)
- Total goals-Under 2.5 @ 1/2 (1.50)
- Draw at the interval @ 9/10 (1.90)
*The odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing*
Victory for the hosts
The hosts are our pick to bag all the points in this Ligue 2 dwell. While Dunkerque has failed to replicate the good home run on the road, they should dominate this game against Valenciennes. The hosts have now won three and got two draws from the last five home games. They recorded three clean sheets in the last five home matches. On the flipside, Valenciennes seems to be more focused on defending and struggle to score goals after recording three consecutive draws ahead of this game.
Under 2.5
Few goals are expected in this Ligue 2 game. Both teams have been good at defending in recent games, so a few goals should be scored on matchday. The hosts have three clean sheets while Valenciennes has two clean sheets from the last five games. Four out of the last five meetings registered U2.5 goals.
Draw at half-time
We anticipate a defensive approach to this game from the onset. The visitors have challenges scoring goals and Dunkerque needs survival points. And based on the defensive record of these teams in recent games, we expect a tough first half duel that could end in a stalemate.
Dunkerque vs Valenciennes Match Preview and Analysis
Dunkerque and Valenciennes have met six times previously. Only one draws was registered in the previous meetings. Read our game preview for more details.
Dunkerque
A strong home record in the last five home games hand Dunkerque some hopes ahead of this game. The hosts are currently second-last on Ligue 2 but 7 points above the last spot. A win could see them go above the relegation spot and this fixture against a team in the bottom half of the Ligue 1 is the golden chance to get the vital points.
Valenciennes
The visitors have five-match unbeaten run ahead of this game. However, they should be wary of a more offensive Dunkerque in this trip. Most importantly, Valenciennes should improve their finishing if they are to get anything out of this game. The visitors lost 3-1 in the reverse game and this second encounter of the new season could be another humiliation if they only focus on defending.
Dunkerque vs Valenciennes Betting Odds, H2H and Team Form
Check the latest team stats, H2H and the best odd for this Ligue 2 duel in the tables below.
FAQs
Where is the venue for Dunkerque vs Valenciennes?
Stade Marcel Tribut
What time will the Ligue 2 game start?
21:00 GMT +3
When is Dunkerque hosting Valenciennes for this game?
Saturday, 19th March 2022
