Dunkerque (home)
- Dunkerque have won three, drawn one and lost two of their six Ligue 2 2026-2027 home fixtures.
- Dunkerque have won their last three games, while Montpellier HSC are undefeated in their last three away fixtures.
- Albert Sánchez has given Dunkerque an elastic system that can shape-shift between a back-three and back-four with a fluidity that is pleasing to watch and their speed of transition is very good indeed.
- But they have conceded seven goals in six home games this season in all competitions, so Montpellier will surely get chances to punish them if they can get the ball into their attacking third.
Montpellier HSC (away)
- Montpellier HSC have won two and drawn three of their five Ligue 2 2026-2027 away fixtures.
- Montpellier HSC have been less impressive of late, but they have been tough to beat with one defeat in their last ten in all competitions (W4, D5).
Key Players
- Yael Mouanga has one goal in one Ligue 2 2026/2027 game for Les Pailladins, which makes him a good anytime scorer choice on Friday, while Theo Sainte-Luce has one assist in one Ligue 2 2026/2027 appearance, which is good value at 5/2.
- Montpellier boss Zoumana Camara has his side playing a very compact and disciplined game.
Betting Insights
- With Dunkerque in at 2.6 and Montpellier HSC at 2.6 and the draw at 3.35, the bookies have these two sides in a virtual tie for their Ligue 2 2026-2027 clash at Stade Marcel-Tribut on Friday, but this has all the makings of a close game.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.95 looks like a great bet for this one, while both teams to score at 1.62 also makes plenty of appeal in a game that will feature two managers with clear ideas for how their side should play.
Prediction
- This game is a chess match and it could be a low-scoring draw, but we're not quite convinced that the oddsmakers are right to be so close on the match odds.
- Dunkerque's shape-shifting energy could pull Montpellier out of their rhythm, while Camara's system should keep his team compact and patient enough to grab the necessary goal to avoid defeat.