Our Dunkerque vs Pau Prediction: 2-1
Dunkerque vs Pau in the France Ligue 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Dunkerque vs Pau prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dunkerque's Last Match – Montpellier vs Dunkerque
Dunkerque will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 France Ligue 2 triumph against Montpellier on January 5. In that match, Dunkerque recorded 51% possession, firing 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montpellier | 49% | 0 (4) | 1.33 | 32 |
Dunkerque | 51% | 0 (11) | 1.9 | 39 |
Pau's Last Match – Pau vs Rodez Aveyron
Pau will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 3-3 France Ligue 2 draw with Rodez Aveyron on January 3. In that match, Pau had 54% possession and 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pau | 54% | 0 (10) | 3.65 | 65 |
Rodez Aveyron | 46% | 0 (3) | 0.91 | 48 |
Dunkerque vs Pau Stats
Key Stats
| Dunkerque | Pau | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 1.29 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.24 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dunkerque are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Pau average 1.1 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Dunkerque 21-9
Pau 11-20
What are the odds for this match?
Dunkerque to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.4
Pau to win: @3.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @2
Lineups
Dunkerque: Vincent Sasso, Aristide Zossou, Victor Mayela, Anto Sekongo, Mathys Niflore, Geoffrey Kondo, Enzo Bardeli, Marco Essimi, Allan Linguet, Alec Georgen, Thomas Robinet
Pau: Joseph Kalulu, Antonin Bobichon, Omar Sadik, Jean Ruiz, Steeve Beusnard, Tom Pouilly, Giovani Versini, Setigui Karamoko, Noah Raveyre, Ousmane Kante, Rayan Touzghar



Montpellier
Dunkerque
Pau
Rodez Aveyron
Troyes
St Etienne
Reims
Le Mans
Red Star FC 93
Dunkerque
Annecy
Rodez Aveyron
Montpellier
Guingamp
Pau
Grenoble
Boulogne
Nancy
Clermont Foot
Amiens
SC Bastia
Laval