Dunkerque
- Dunkerque have won four, tied one and lost five of their last ten games in all competitions.
- Dunkerque have won three and lost three of their last six games at home in all competitions.
- Dunkerque are in mixed form this season, with two wins and two defeats from their last four Ligue 2 2026-2027 matches, including consecutive defeats to Montpellier and Nancy.
- Albert Sánchez's side have been a high-pressing, energetic team, building from a 4-3-3 structure, short passing and youthful energy.
Clermont
- Clermont have won two, tied six and lost two of their last ten fixtures in all competitions.
- Clermont are also in patchy form, but a run of six draws shows that they are a tough side to beat and not one that will easily roll over for opponents.
- Their away record so far in 2026-27, however, has been mixed with one win, one draw and two defeats from four games in all competitions, suggesting there is an opportunity for the hosts to earn a positive result on Friday.
Head-to-Head
The bet that suits best is for a tie, however, as Clermont's recent matches against Dijon and Sochaux both finished level and this fixture can also be tight, as the sides proved in a 2-2 draw on 09/08/2025 .
Key Players
- Jean Tsamouna is Clermont's main outlet in front of goal, scoring one Ligue 2 2026/2027 goal in two appearances so far.
- Adrien Hunou, on the other hand, is a craftier player with a better vision and he has one assist in four Ligue 2 2026/2027 appearances so far.
- He is the player to watch for the Rouge & Bleu as he can unlock a game with a key pass.
Betting Insights
- Dunkerque have conceded seven goals in six home fixtures in Ligue 2 2026/2027 and can be made to look vulnerable if they are forced to dig in, but their intensity and vertical build-up could also see them opened up if the pressure sticks.
- The odds reflect their respective positions in the table with the hosts at 1.83, Clermont at 4.0 and the draw at 3.6.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.93 appears the safest bet, however, as a cagey match looks likely for these two teams.
Prediction
- Dunkerque's vertical style of play should see them edge out this matchup, but Clermont's draw-heavy record means there is still a chance of this being a tight encounter.
- Expect Clermont's compactness to keep this game under control.