Our Predictions
These teams are evenly matched based on recent head-to-heads and the tight odds (draw at 3.40). Both often cancel each other out—three of the last five meetings ended level or with a single goal difference, suggesting another close encounter.
Recent meetings often feature goals from both sides, including a 1-1 draw last game. Both squads have leaky defenses but decent attacking spells, particularly on set pieces and counters.
The last five head-to-head matches saw three finish with 2 or fewer goals and neither side is a goal machine. Both teams' defensive styles and the importance of this fixture suggest a tight, low-scoring battle.
Accumulator odds
Extratips Match Preview: Dunkerque vs Red Star – Ligue 2 Showdown
Welcome to Extratips! Get ready for a crucial Ligue 2 clash as Dunkerque hosts Red Star at Stade Marcel Tribut on October 28th at 19:30. Dunkerque sits 11th in the table, while Red Star is fighting near the top in 4th place with a handful more points. Both teams come into this match with plenty to prove—Dunkerque aiming to climb the mid-table, Red Star pushing for promotion.
Top odds for this match are tight: Dunkerque win at 2.25, draw at 3.40, Red Star win at 3.00. These odds show no clear favorite, promising a close contest.
Direct clashes have been even: Last 5 meetings—1-1, 1-2, 0-1, 1-0, 0-0—with neither side dominating. Dunkerque’s recent home form: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss. Red Star’s away record: similar with 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses.
Strengths for Dunkerque include set pieces, home support, and solid midfield. Weaknesses: soft defense, slow starts, few goals from forwards. Red Star shine with quick build-up, away grit, and strong defense, but can lack scoring depth, sometimes concede late, and pick up cards.
No major injury news, but expect both sides to line up with full squads and tactical tweaks. The table pressure on both teams adds spice.
Unique angles:
- Dunkerque’s chance to derail Red Star’s promotion hopes.
- Battle of midfields: Can Dunkerque’s engine stop Red Star’s fast breaks?
- Who’ll finish better? Both have struggled to close games recently.
Expect a tight match with few goals, likely tense until the end.