Saint-Étienne
- Saint-Etienne are second in Ligue 2 with 54 points from 29 games and have occupied an automatic promotion place.
- Saint-Étienne are a much more pragmatic and compact side with a disciplined approach to defending and transitions.
- Saint-Etienne are unbeaten in five Ligue 2 games (Won 3, drawn 2) under Philippe Montanier, who took charge in February 2026.
Dunkerque
- Dunkerque sit mid-table with around 40 points from 29 matches, sitting outside the playoff places but within striking distance of the top positions.
- Young Spanish coach Albert Sánchez has implemented an interesting system at Dunkerque that is both proactive and possession based.
- Dunkerque press high up the field and use their full-backs to provide width and control the midfield.
- Dunkerque are winless in their last five league games (drawn 2, lost 3) and have conceded five goals in their last 90 minutes at Troyes.
Head-to-Head
The recent history of this fixture shows that Dunkerque have the better of it with two 1-0 wins on their turf, although Saint-Etienne did beat them 2-0 in October 2023 .
Key Players
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Saint-Étienne
- Zuriko Davitashvili is the leading scorer for Saint-Étienne with 12 league goals, providing a constant threat and helping to create chances for others.
- Lucas Stassin also has nine goals for Saint-Étienne and is a great shout for an anytime goal on Saturday after he scored in stoppage time to get a point for the Greens against Nancy last weekend.
- Irvin Cardona adds experience and a set piece threat to the forward line with goals and assists.
- Enzo Bardeli and Antoine Sekongo will be more involved as they play further back in midfield or the number ten role.
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Dunkerque
- Thomas Robinet is the focal point of Dunkerque’s attack and has scored double-digit goals this season.
- The visitors are not as strong as Saint-Etienne and have a much inferior goal difference.
Betting Insights
- The bookies make Saint-Etienne the heavy favorites at 1.67, with Dunkerque at 4.75 and the draw 3.95.
- The draw and over 2.5 goals is our main pick here.
Prediction
- Saint-Etienne have scored over 50 goals this season, several more than Dunkerque’s total of around 44, and they are expected to win this game given their better form, league position and home-field advantage.
- Main pick: draw and over 2.5 goals.
