Metz vs Dunkerque Prediction & Betting Tips (9 December)

Once again, FC Metz finds itself playing the leading roles in this Ligue 2 championship where it usually performs well before encountering much more difficulties at the higher level. This year again, the Moselle club is in the mix to try to return to the elite, just a few months after its relegation, since it is in 4th place in the ranking before the start of this 15th day. Serious to defeat Ajaccio 0-1 then Caen 1-0, the Grenats then had to be satisfied with a draw won in Clermont 1-1 on the last day. Last weekend, Messins defeated Raon-l'Etape N3 in the Coupe de France 0-1 without shining. Although the dolphin on its coat of arms could have served as a clue, it would have been practically impossible to Imagine Dunkirk in 2nd position in Ligue 2 after 14 days.

And yet, the USLD is a hit and it has the same number of points as Paris FC which is leader at the start of the 15th episode of this championship. Impressive in their solidity for several months now, the Maritimes had only been beaten by Lorient 4-2 at the end of October but they then went on to string together 3 great victories in a row obtained against Amiens 3-1, Grenoble 0-1 and Ajaccio 1-0. Last weekend, Luis Castro's players were opposed to Aubervilliers N2 for a Coupe de France match and they were able to do the work at the end of the match to qualify for the 32nd finals 0-2.

Stéphane Le Mignan can rely on most of his strength for this meeting even if the Senegalese goalkeeper Sy and the full-back Colin both risk having to give up. Otherwise, all the executives of this team could be established, starting with the whimsical goalkeeper Oukidja who was able to raise his level after a big slump. After getting off to a flying start this season, the excellent scorer Sabaly (8 goals) is stalling and has not found the net for 6 championship matches now. Also present will be the formidable Gautier Hein (4 goals, 1 assist), the striker Elisor (3 assists) and the young striker Sané (1 goal, 2 assists) who scored the only goal for his team in Clermont during the last meeting. In Dunkirk, Luis Castro should have the great luxury of being able to count on his entire squad for this trip to Saint-Symphorien.

Only central defender Sasso, who was injured on the last day, is not guaranteed to be in the squad. On the other hand, center forward Yacine Bammou (4 goals, 2 assists) is there, he who converted his penalty against Ajaccio. The former Stéphanois Rivera (3 goals), the Dutch surprise Tejan (4 assists) and especially the formidable Finnish midfielder Skyttä (4 goals) should also be able to appear in the starting 11.