Red Star 93 Saint Ouen
- Red Star 93 Saint Ouen host Dunkerque in a close Ligue 2 match on Saturday with both teams in the top half of the table with 41 and 39 points respectively from 26 games.
- Red Star have played better in patches recently, registering a win, two draws and two defeats in their last five (W1, D2, L2), with the most recent result being a 0-3 home defeat to Pau.
Dunkerque
Dunkerque have been equally inconsistent but competitive, beating Amiens 4-1 on the road while picking up two defeats and two draws in their other four games.
Head-to-Head
Dunkerque have won two of their last three league head-to-heads (W2, L1) , including a 3-0 victory in October 2025.
Key Players
- Grégory Poirier has had a significant impact at Red Star since taking charge, getting the best out of a young, hungry squad with an organised, pragmatic approach to the game.
- The hosts typically play a 3-4-1-2 formation with a 3-5-2 variation also used, employing aggressive wing-backs and plenty of pressing from the forwards to force turnovers and catch teams on the break.
- Damien Durand has provided a finishing touch as Red Star’s top scorer and he takes penalties, while K. Cissé and D. Sylla are the top assist providers, providing the service from wide or dead ball situations.
- Théo Robinet is Dunkerque’s talisman and top scorer with double-digit goals, while Anto Sekongo and Enzo Bardeli drive the game from midfield.
Betting Insights
- The bookies have this game as close as they come, making Red Star 93 Saint Ouen slight favourites at 2.56, while Dunkerque are 2.77 and the draw 3.12.
- The under 2.5 goals line at 1.67 looks like good value for this clash, with a 1-1 tie possible given Red Star’s home edge and their tactical discipline.
- Red Star are a big club with a rich history and their home crowd can make the Stade Bauer a daunting place to play in Ligue 2.
Prediction
- A tight game is expected with both sides close in the league table.
- Dunkerque can win this game if they have the patience to control the ball, but our belief is that Red Star’s greater home edge is enough to give them a slight edge in the outcome.
