Dunkerque vs Red Star Prediction & Betting Tips (25 October)

Dunkirk was not really favored by bookmakers at the start of the season to get involved in the fight for the top places in this championship. And yet, the USLD is having an excellent first part of the season to the point of occupying 4th place in the ranking with 16 points taken during the first 9 days. Very consistent from the beginning of September, the Northerners were even able to put together a very good series of 5 wins in 6 matches before the last international break. Only slowed down by Martigues 1-1 , the Maritimes were quick to resume their march forward against Troyes 2-1. But last Friday, the Dunkirk lost in Laval . Trailing by 3 goals, they reduced the score twice before missing the equalizer from the penalty spot, in added time 3-2.

For their part, the Red Star cannot boast of doing as well as their opponent from day at the start of the season. Promoted from Nationale 1 this summer where it obtained the title, the Ile-de-France club only aims to validate its retention as quickly as possible in this Ligue 2 championship. But the task will not be easy for the players of Saint-Ouen who are only in 16th place in the ranking, synonymous with play-offs at the end of the season. Dominated by Paris FC 1-3 and by Amiens 1-0 before the international break, Gregory Poirier's men seemed headed for a third defeat in a row last Friday against Caen. But after being down by 2 goals, they managed to come back and obtain a 2-2 draw .

Something rare enough to be underlined, everyone is on deck for this Dunkirk team which should therefore be able to count on all its executives. Absent from the scoresheet last week in Laval, the striker who passed through Nantes in particular, Yacine Bammou, could find his place at center forward. Author of 3 goals this season, he could replace the veteran Courtet who missed the opportunity to convert his penalty last week which would have allowed his team not to return empty-handed from Laval . Finnish midfielder Skyttä (2 goals, 1 assist) and the Dutchman Tejan (3 assists) should also appear in the 11 as does the formidable defender Sasso (2 goals). For Red Star, important defenders Meyapya and Rayane Doucouré, as well as striker Anani (6 goals last season, in phase recovery) risk once again missing the call.

This should also be the case for summer recruit Danger who is also injured. Former Caen player Mbock should be able to start in the midfield while the precious Durand (2 goals, 2 assists) scored his 2nd goal of the season this week. Left back Hachem scored his first goal in Ligue 2 with superb inspiration.