Manuel Chávez
Dailysports's expert
On Monday, the Coupe de France Round of 16 will feature several intriguing matchups, including Lille vs. Dunkerque. Will this be an easy win for the hosts? Here’s our betting take.
Lille
The Dogues are enjoying a strong season, highlighted by an impressive 21-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, which was recently snapped. In Ligue 1, Lille currently sits fourth, just two points behind the top three.
In their most recent league match, they delivered a commanding 4-1 home victory over Saint-Étienne. They also excelled in the Champions League, advancing to the Round of 16 as one of the top eight group winners. While Lille is in great form, competing on multiple fronts could stretch their squad. However, fielding a heavily rotated lineup could be risky in this type of knockout game.
Dunkerque
The Ligue 2 side is also performing well in their division, currently sitting fourth and fighting for promotion. However, recent results have dipped, with only one win in their last five matches.
In their previous league game, Dunkerque suffered a disappointing 0-1 home defeat to Martigues, conceding the only goal late in the match. Despite their inconsistency, they have already proven capable of upsetting top-tier opposition, eliminating Auxerre 1-0 away from home in the previous round of the Coupe de France. However, given their slim title chances, their primary focus remains on securing promotion.
Probable Lineups
- Lille: Chevalier, Mandi, Diakité, Alexsandro, Gudmundsson, Mucau, Gomes, Cabella, Gomes, Haraldsson, David.
- Dunkerque: Ortolá, Lenglet, Sangante, Kondo, Abner, Queirós, Rivera, Pitu, Bardelli, Yassine, Courte.
Match Facts
- Lille has lost only once at home across all competitions this season.
- Dunkerque is unbeaten in their last five away matches.
- Betting odds: Lille – 1.39, Draw – 5.00, Dunkerque – 8.30.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
The teams last met officially in 2009, when Lille won 3-0 in the Coupe de France. Between 2016 and 2023, they played five friendly matches, all of which were won by Lille.
Prediction
The odds strongly favor Lille, with their price continuing to shorten. The teams come from different divisions, which is a key advantage for the hosts. Given Lille’s quality and superior squad depth, they should control the match and secure a comfortable win. Betting pick: Lille to win with a -1 goal handicap.
