Dunkerque
- The home team are in mixed form, after two wins they have suffered back-to-back Ligue 2 defeats.
- The hosts are 6th in Ligue 2 on 33 points, just one more than Guingamp in 7th on 32, so it’s a crucial game at this stage of the season as both clubs vie for a place in the play-offs for promotion to France’s top-flight.
EA Guingamp
Guingamp’s overall form has been patchy since a run of three straight wins in January, but they lost their most recent game at Montpellier.
Head-to-Head
Dunkerque beating Guingamp 2-1 in their most recent home tie, while the visitors won the reverse fixture in September 2025 by the same scoreline.
Key Players
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Key matchups and absences:
- They will need to deal with some very clever midfield running from Louis Mafouta, their top scorer, as well as the threat of Thomas Robinet, Dunkerque’s in-form striker.
- The absence through injury of Guingamp’s chief creator Amine Hemia, who was sorely missed in their 1-3 defeat at Montpellier, is a major setback for Ripoll’s strategy.
- Donacien Gomis and Drahgo Gnatoa give them the set-piece platform and defensive security at the back that they will miss if they lose possession too much in the absence of Hemia.
Betting Insights
- The odds available, 2.15 for Dunkerque and 3.4 for Guingamp, suggest a home win is favoured but, given recent results and the closeness of the two clubs in the standings, we are recommending an Under 2.5 goals bet at 1.7.
- A Dunkerque win or draw is slightly more likely, but it could go either way on the day and rain and a slick pitch could make it a cagey contest.
Prediction
Expect a tight, low-scoring game with a slight edge to Dunkerque for a win or draw; an Under 2.5 goals result looks sensible.
