Manuel Chávez
Dailysports's expert
On March 10, Rodez will face Dunkirk in the French Ligue 2. Here is my exclusive prediction for this intriguing event.
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Rodez
This season, Rodez has been underperforming, currently sitting 15th in the standings, just two points above the danger zone, with a game in hand.
In their last match, the team lost away to the league leaders Lorient 1-3, despite opening the scoring. The team's form raises many questions, having suffered five defeats in their last seven encounters. Matches involving Rodez are the most thrilling in Ligue 2, with an average of 3.3 goals scored per game.
Dunkirk
The season has been quite successful for Dunkirk, as the club is currently fourth in the league, trailing the top pair by 4 points, with a game in hand.
A win in the upcoming game would secure a clean third place, which serves as good motivation. The main achievement of the season so far is reaching the semi-finals of the French Cup, but they face PSG, so the chances of reaching the final are minimal. In the last round, Dunkirk defeated Ajaccio away 2-1, marking their fourth consecutive league victory.
Possible lineups
- Rodez: Mpasi-Nzau, Abdallah, Mambo, Muzalijoma, Vandenabele, Nguya Nchili, Galvez, Taibi, Kadieu, Mazou-Sako, Bentaieb, Nkada.
- Dunkirk: Ortola, Abner, Sasso, Sangante, Jorgensen, Ragoubert, Yassine, Bardelli, Scutta, Al Saad, Courte.
Match facts
- Rodez has not been impressive at home, with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses.
- Dunkirk is unbeaten in their last five away matches in Ligue 2, with three wins and two draws.
- Bookmakers have set the following odds for this match: Home win – 2.54, Draw – 3.3, Away win – 2.8.
H2H
The first-round encounter ended with a home victory for Dunkirk, 1-0, with the only goal scored in the middle of the first half.
Prediction
There is no clear favorite in this matchup, with Rodez playing at home and not in the best form. Dunkirk is on a roll, though taking all three points won't be easy. I expect a tough match, which could end with any result. I suggest betting on the visitors' success with a draw no bet.
