Nantes vs Dunkerque: match statistics
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Nantes vs Dunkerque: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nantes plays Dunkerque in Ligue 2 (France). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.
Recent form
Nantes has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Dunkerque has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Nantes scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 1.63. Dunkerque scores 1.25 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Nantes's games and 50% of Dunkerque's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 38%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Nantes has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.23 per game. Nantes takes 14.5 shots per game, while Dunkerque takes 11.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Nantes leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Dunkerque leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nantes's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Dunkerque, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Nantes | Dunkerque | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.37 |
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.
Nantes is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Nantes · 0.8 pts / game - Dunkerque
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 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Nantes · 1.25 goals / game - Dunkerque
Nantes scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 games), while Dunkerque keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 8 games).
Dunkerque scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 games), while Nantes keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
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 - Nantes
Over / Under - Dunkerque
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.
Nantes is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Nantes · 0.88 pts / game - Dunkerque
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nantes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Dunkerque - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Nantes
Dunkerque
* 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
| Nantes | Liga | Dunkerque | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.75 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 57% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 44% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 38% | 60% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 79% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Nantes and Dunkerque play?
Nantes face Dunkerque on October 17, 2026 in Ligue 2 at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nantes vs Dunkerque?
Nantes score 1.13 goals per game on average and Dunkerque 1.25. The Ligue 2 average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Nantes's matches and 50% of Dunkerque's.
What form are Nantes and Dunkerque in?
Over the last 5 games Nantes have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Dunkerque 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nantes vs Dunkerque?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.