Dunkerque vs Caen Prediction & Betting Tips (10 May)

Mid-season, when resuming competition after the winter break, USL Dunkirk would undoubtedly have signed with both hands to have validated its continuation with two days remaining. Because at that time, this team was floundering in the red zone and it was already left behind by the first non-relegation teams. Much more conquering in 2024, the Maritimes were able to catch up and they now have a 7-point lead over 17th, Troyes, before these last 2 days. Victorious in Amiens 0-1, the Northerners then had to lose against Bordeaux 2-0 and Auxerre 1-3 before winning against Quevilly Rouen Métropole last week 1-2. If Dunkirk is already practically on vacation, we cannot say the same about Malherbe who still has a chance of making the play-offs at the end of the season.

Indeed, Caen is in 6th position in the ranking with only one small point behind the 5th place occupied by Paris FC. Unfortunately for them, Nicolas Seube's men showed too much irregularity to aim for the podium. The Normans suffered setbacks on the road against Ajaccio 2-1 and Saint-Etienne 1-0, but they were able to compensate with successes against Annecy 2-1 and Laval 1-0 last weekend.

This Friday evening, coach Luis Castro should be able to align all of his forces for this week. A priori, the attackers Ghrieb (2 goals) and Gnanduillet (2 goals) and the young central Fernandez could remain sidelined as was the case for the trip to Quevilly last week. On the other hand, we will undoubtedly find at the front the veteran striker Courtet (4 goals) who has clearly participated in the revival of his team since his arrival this winter. The interesting Bardelli (3 goals) and the playmaker Anziani (4 goals) and the young Yassine (2 goals over the last 3 days) and Maurer (2 goals) will be well operational as will the executive midfielder Gbamin (ex Lens, Everton...

), scorer last week. At the Normans, the starting defender Traoré will be back after being suspended last weekend. On the other hand, the now less used Autret (injured) remains in the infirmary this week. Serial scorer Alexandre Mendy (20 goals) is still at the top of the scorers' rankings in this championship even if he has shown less efficiency in recent weeks with only one goal scored in the last 6 days. The full-backs Abdi (9 goals) and Henry (7 assists), the winger Kyeremeh (3 goals, 6 assists) and the only scorer from last week, Brahimi (2 goals, 2 assists) will be available. probable line-ups for Dunkirk – Caen: