Dunkerque vs Pau: match statistics
Dunkerque displays impressive form, winning four of their last five matches and earning an average of 2.4 points per game. The hosts are effective at their own stadium with a 44% win rate and a positive goal difference (+7), scoring an average of 2 goals per match with only 11% of games without a goal. Pau, on the other hand, is experiencing a slump, earning just 0.8 points per match in the last five meetings and losing three of them. The visitors have weaker away efficiency (11% shot conversion vs 17% for Dunkerque at home) and concede an average of 1.63 goals per away match. Dunkerque's advantage in possession (55% vs 52%), higher offensive efficiency, and significantly better form indicate the hosts are clear favorites. However, Pau's high draw rate on the road (50%) and their defensive solidity suggest they could make life difficult for the hosts, hence a significant probability of points being shared.
Dunkerque vs Pau: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dunkerque played against Pau in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on January 16, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Dunkerque has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Pau has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Dunkerque scores 1.78 goals per game and allows 1.11. Pau scores 1.44 and allows 1.56. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Dunkerque's games and 56% of Pau's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 61%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Pau has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.28 per game. Dunkerque takes 10.4 shots per game, while Pau takes 13.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Dunkerque leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Pau leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dunkerque's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Pau, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Dunkerque displays impressive form, winning four of their last five matches and earning an average of 2.4 points per game. The hosts are effective at their own stadium with a 44% win rate and a positive goal difference (+7), scoring an average of 2 goals per match with only 11% of games without a goal. Pau, on the other hand, is experiencing a slump, earning just 0.8 points per match in the last five meetings and losing three of them. The visitors have weaker away efficiency (11% shot conversion vs 17% for Dunkerque at home) and concede an average of 1.63 goals per away match. Dunkerque's advantage in possession (55% vs 52%), higher offensive efficiency, and significantly better form indicate the hosts are clear favorites. However, Pau's high draw rate on the road (50%) and their defensive solidity suggest they could make life difficult for the hosts, hence a significant probability of points being shared.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dunkerque | Pau | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Dunkerque is 120% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Dunkerque · 1 pts / game - Pau
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Dunkerque is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.78 goals / game - Dunkerque · 1.44 goals / game - Pau
Dunkerque is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.11 goals / game - Dunkerque · 1.56 goals / game - Pau
Dunkerque scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 meczów), while Pau keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
Pau scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 meczów), while Dunkerque keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dunkerque
Over / Under - Pau
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Dunkerque is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / game - Dunkerque · 1.22 pts / game - Pau
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dunkerque - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Pau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dunkerque
Pau
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).
Teams vs league
| Dunkerque | Liga | Pau | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.89 | 2.53 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 52% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 48% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | • 28% | 28% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 69% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 73% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Dunkerque's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Pau. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Dunkerque vs Pau?
The Ligue 2 match finished Dunkerque 3:1 Pau. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Dunkerque vs Pau?
Dunkerque score 1.78 goals per game on average and Pau 1.44. The Ligue 2 average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Dunkerque's matches and 56% of Pau's.
What form are Dunkerque and Pau in?
Over the last 5 games Dunkerque have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Pau 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dunkerque vs Pau?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dunkerque vs Pau: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.