France - Ligue 2Data current as of 11 September 2026

Clermont vs Dunkerque: match statistics

Clermont crest
Clermont
2 : 1half-time 0:1
Dunkerque crest
Dunkerque
130%(3.43)
X25%(2.84)
245%(2.36)

Dunkerque demonstrates clearly superior form and statistics this season, sitting in 5th place with a 45% away win rate, while Clermont finds itself in 15th position with only 27% home wins. The visitors boast a better goal difference (40:25 vs 27:32), higher shot conversion (16% vs 10%), and more shots on target (4.45 vs 3.73). Clermont is enduring a disastrous run of four consecutive losses in their last five matches, earning just 0.6 points per match, indicating a deep crisis in form. Despite mixed recent results (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses), Dunkerque possesses significantly better offensive potential (1.64 goals per away match) and defensive stability (1.0 goal conceded). Considering all factors, Dunkerque's clear technical and table advantage combined with the hosts' dismal disposition make an away victory the most likely scenario.

Clermont vs Dunkerque: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Clermont played Dunkerque in Ligue 2 (France). The match was played on 27 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.

Current form

Clermont: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Dunkerque: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Clermont scores 1.13 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Dunkerque scores 1.67 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.47 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Clermont 58%, Dunkerque 58%. Over 2.5: Clermont 46%, Dunkerque 54%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.

xG, shots and style

Dunkerque has higher xG: 1.25 vs 1.15. Clermont: 10.6 shots per match, Dunkerque: 10.5.

Match halves

Clermont: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.67. Dunkerque: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.83.

Goals by minute

Clermont: 76-90+ (6 goals). Dunkerque: 46-60 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Ligue 2: 2.47 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.

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 demonstrates clearly superior form and statistics this season, sitting in 5th place with a 45% away win rate, while Clermont finds itself in 15th position with only 27% home wins. The visitors boast a better goal difference (40:25 vs 27:32), higher shot conversion (16% vs 10%), and more shots on target (4.45 vs 3.73). Clermont is enduring a disastrous run of four consecutive losses in their last five matches, earning just 0.6 points per match, indicating a deep crisis in form. Despite mixed recent results (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses), Dunkerque possesses significantly better offensive potential (1.64 goals per away match) and defensive stability (1.0 goal conceded). Considering all factors, Dunkerque's clear technical and table advantage combined with the hosts' dismal disposition make an away victory the most likely scenario.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

0 : 1
1st half
2 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

41Possession (%)59
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10Shots9
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5Shots on target2
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1.12xG1.03
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7Corners7
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17Dangerous attacks43
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6Fouls16
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1Cards4
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Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

1.13Goals scored / match1.67
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1.33Goals conceded / match1.04
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52%Average possession57%
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3.21Shots on target / match4.33
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Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

10.58Shots per match10.46
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3.21Shots on target4.33
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10.6%Shot conversion15.9%
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52%Possession57%
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1.15xG for1.25
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1.49xG against1.17
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Shooting quality

Clermont: BalancedDunkerque: Efficient finishing
ClermontDunkerque
Accuracy (shots on target)30%41%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.350.39

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Dunkerque is 67% better for: last-5 form.

0.6 pts / match - Clermont · 1 pts / match - Dunkerque

Clermont
LLLLW
Season result split
25% W29% D46% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-7-11
1.04 pts / match · goal difference -5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-4
0.60 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-4-4
Last 5 at home
2-1-2
WDWLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.33Opponent xG: 1.21BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Dunkerque
LLDWD
Season result split
42% W33% D25% L
Season (W-D-L)
10-8-6
1.58 pts / match · goal difference +15
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
5-3-3
Last 5 away
3-1-1
DWWLW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.24Opponent xG: 1.27BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%

Goalshow 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 48% better for: goals scored per match.

1.13 goals / match - Clermont · 1.67 goals / match - Dunkerque

Dunkerque is 28% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.33 goals / match - Clermont · 1.04 goals / match - Dunkerque

Clermont scoring profile: very strong

Clermont scores in 71% of matches (17 of 24 matches), while Dunkerque keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 matches).

Dunkerque scoring profile: very strong

Dunkerque scores in 75% of matches (18 of 24 matches), while Clermont keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 matches).

27Goals scored (season)40
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32Goals conceded (season)25
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2.46Average goals in match2.71
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7Goals scored (last 5)5
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9Goals conceded (last 5)4
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How often they score at least...

71%1 goal75%
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29%2 goals50%
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8%3 goals25%
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4%4 goals8%
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How often they concede at least...

79%1 goal75%
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33%2 goals25%
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13%3 goals4%
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8%4 goals0%
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* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

51%
League average

Goal patterns

21%BTTS at half-time33%
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4%BTTS in both halves4%
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8%Scored in both halves46%
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BTTS and goal count

46%Min. 3 goals and BTTS46%
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0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS8%
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60%BTTS - last 540%
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Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

54%Min. 1 goal before half-time71%
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29%Min. 2 goals before half-time46%
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17%Min. 3 goals before half-time21%
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2nd half

79%Min. 1 goal after half-time75%
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38%Min. 2 goals after half-time33%
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17%Min. 3 goals after half-time13%
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Match halveswhen 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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.17 pts / match - Clermont · 1.33 pts / match - Dunkerque

Clermont - half-time state
21% leading54% draw25% trailing
Dunkerque - half-time state
29% leading46% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.17Points per match (1st half)1.33
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0.46Goals scored (1st half)0.83
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0.63Goals conceded (1st half)0.58
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1.08Average goals (1st half)1.42
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58%Clean sheet before half-time58%
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67%No goal before half-time38%
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After half-time (2nd half)

1.21Points per match (2nd half)1.67
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0.67Goals scored (2nd half)0.83
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0.71Goals conceded (2nd half)0.46
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1.38Average goals (2nd half)1.29
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38%Clean sheet after half-time58%
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54%No goal after half-time42%
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Clermont - second-half results

29% W33% D38% L
28
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.17
PPG before half-time
Lead holding119%

Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Dunkerque - second-half results

42% W42% D17% L
32
Half-time points
20
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
40
Second-half points
+9
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.33
PPG before half-time
Lead holding145%

Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Clermont - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.601.00
Goals scored / match0.60.8
Goals conceded / match1.00.8
Average goals in match1.61.6
1 goal60%100%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-20
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3
Dunkerque - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.201.20
Goals scored / match0.40.6
Goals conceded / match0.40.4
Average goals in match0.81.0
1 goal60%40%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference0+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Clermont
ScoredConceded
3
6
0-15
5
2
16-30
3
7
31-45
5
5
46-60
5
4
61-75
6
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

Dunkerque
ScoredConceded
7
3
0-15
5
9
16-30
8
2
31-45
10
4
46-60
8
1
61-75
2
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.58
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.1 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
105%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
58%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+55%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
53%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
7%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 14 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Clermont

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.34
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.14
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.02
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.16
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
89%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
111%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.44
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

Dunkerque

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.08
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.55
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-13.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.42
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.13
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
139%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
82%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.58
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
5% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 18% come in the first quarter-hour.
5%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).

Teams vs league

ClermontLigaDunkerque
Average goals in match 2.462.47 2.71
Both teams scored 58%51% 58%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 46%47% 54%
Clean sheets 21%29% 25%
Goal before half-time 54%65% 71%
Goal after half-time 79%73% 75%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.47
Average goals per match
51%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.27
Home goals / match
1.20
Away goals / match
+6%
Home attack advantage
+6%
Home defence advantage
+5%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
65%
1 goal
32%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
73%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. DunkerqueGoalAristide ZossouAssist: Opa Sangante
  2. DunkerqueYellow cardAlex Daho
  3. DunkerqueYellow cardThomas Robinet
  4. DunkerqueYellow cardVictor Mayela
  5. ClermontGoalFamara Diédhiou
  6. DunkerqueSubstitutionOn: Morgan Bokele MputuOff: Alex Daho
  7. ClermontSubstitutionOn: Ilhan FakiliOff: Abdoul Kader Bamba
  8. ClermontSubstitutionOn: Mohamed Yaya GuindoOff: Famara Diédhiou
  9. DunkerqueYellow cardOpa Sangante
  10. ClermontYellow cardEl Hadj Koné
  11. ClermontSubstitutionOn: Vital N'SimbaOff: El Hadj Koné
  12. DunkerqueGoalBram Lagae

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Clermont 0 - 1 - 0 Dunkerque. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

US du Littoral de Dunkerque
2 : 2
Clermont Foot 63

FAQ

What was the result of Clermont vs Dunkerque?

The Ligue 2 match finished Clermont 2:1 Dunkerque. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Clermont vs Dunkerque?

Clermont score 1.13 goals per game on average and Dunkerque 1.67. The Ligue 2 average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Clermont's matches and 58% of Dunkerque's.

What form are Clermont and Dunkerque in?

Over the last 5 games Clermont have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Dunkerque 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Clermont vs Dunkerque?

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