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