Dunkerque (home)
- Dunkerque (6th) are just behind the top five in Ligue 2 on 32 - 33 points from 18 - 19 games.
- Dunkerque manager Albert Sánchez Saura has brought a high-tempo, possession-based style with a Barcelona philosophy to Dunkerque.
- Dunkerque have a high defensive line and play a very proactive, vertical style, where pressing relentlessly and transitioning quickly are vital to their success.
- They seek to control space high up the field and have a player like Gessime Yassine, a winger who can provide a creative spark and width, while contributing goals and assists.
- Yassine’s pace and directness has drawn attention, but they’ve also got Thomas Robinet to lead the line with 8 - 10 goals in Ligue 2 so far this campaign.
Annecy (away)
- Annecy are in mid-table in Ligue 2, occupying 9th - 11th place with 22 - 28 points.
- Laurent Guyot has done a great job at Annecy, he sets up a compact mid-block, his side’s defensive solidity is paramount and their game is often built around transition and set-piece efficiency.
- Clément Billemaz has contributed 4 - 6 assists from the left wing in Ligue 2, and he’s a key part of this Annecy team, putting in crosses from the wing that cause havoc in the penalty area.
- Annecy will arrive in Dunkerque, full of confidence after back-to-back league wins over Clermont and Amiens in January, while Valentin Jacob and Quentin Paris have also got on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head
- Annecy have won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six games against Dunkerque in all competitions.
- Both teams scored in their most recent meeting, which finished 2 - 2.
Key Players
- They seek to control space high up the field and have a player like Gessime Yassine, a winger who can provide a creative spark and width, while contributing goals and assists.
- Yassine’s pace and directness has drawn attention, but they’ve also got Thomas Robinet to lead the line with 8 - 10 goals in Ligue 2 so far this campaign.
- Clément Billemaz has contributed 4 - 6 assists from the left wing in Ligue 2, and he’s a key part of this Annecy team, putting in crosses from the wing that cause havoc in the penalty area.
- Valentin Jacob and Quentin Paris have also got on the scoresheet for Annecy recently.
Betting Insights
- The home side are 2.0 favorites here, with Annecy at 3.75 and the draw at 3.25.
- Both Teams to Score is available around 1.77 and looks appealing given the styles and recent meetings.
- The recent results of both sides suggest that Annecy will get opportunities on the counterattack, supporting a BTTS selection.
Prediction
- Take the home win and both teams to score.
- We think Dunkerque will just edge it.
