Red Star vs Dunkerque: match statistics
Dunkerque appears as the clear favorite for this encounter. The visitors have a better away record (42% win rate) than Red Star has at their own stadium (33% win rate), along with a higher average of goals scored on the road (1.58) compared to the hosts at home (1.08). The key indicator is the goal difference: Dunkerque has +6 away, while Red Star sits at -3 at home. Form over the last five matches also favors the visitors (1.2 points per game vs 0.8 for the hosts). Dunkerque boasts a better shot conversion rate (16% vs 8%) and a higher average of shots on target (4.25 vs 3.25), confirming their greater offensive efficiency. Although Red Star has an advantage in ball possession (54% vs 58% for the visitors), Dunkerque capitalizes on their chances much better, making them the favorite to secure all three points.
Red Star vs Dunkerque: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Red Star played Dunkerque in Ligue 2 (France). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Red Star: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Dunkerque: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Red Star scores 1.15 and concedes 1.04 goals per match. Dunkerque scores 1.62 and concedes 1.08. League average: 2.45 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Red Star 42%, Dunkerque 62%. Over 2.5: Red Star 50%, Dunkerque 54%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
xG is very similar for both teams. Red Star: 11.2 shots per match, Dunkerque: 10.3.
Match halves
Red Star: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.62. Dunkerque: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.77.
Goals by minute
Red Star: 76-90+ (8 goals). Dunkerque: 46-60 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 2: 2.45 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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 appears as the clear favorite for this encounter. The visitors have a better away record (42% win rate) than Red Star has at their own stadium (33% win rate), along with a higher average of goals scored on the road (1.58) compared to the hosts at home (1.08). The key indicator is the goal difference: Dunkerque has +6 away, while Red Star sits at -3 at home. Form over the last five matches also favors the visitors (1.2 points per game vs 0.8 for the hosts). Dunkerque boasts a better shot conversion rate (16% vs 8%) and a higher average of shots on target (4.25 vs 3.25), confirming their greater offensive efficiency. Although Red Star has an advantage in ball possession (54% vs 58% for the visitors), Dunkerque capitalizes on their chances much better, making them the favorite to secure all three points.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Red Star | Dunkerque | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.38 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Dunkerque is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Red Star · 1.2 pts / match - 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 41% better for: goals scored per match.
1.15 goals / match - Red Star · 1.62 goals / match - Dunkerque
Red Star scores in 69% of matches (18 of 26 matches), while Dunkerque keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 matches).
Dunkerque scores in 77% of matches (20 of 26 matches), while Red Star keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Red Star
Over / Under - Dunkerque
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / match - Red Star · 1.46 pts / match - Dunkerque
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Red Star - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Dunkerque - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Red Star
Dunkerque
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).
Teams vs league
| Red Star | Liga | Dunkerque | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.19 | 2.45 | ▲ 2.69 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 50% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 30% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 64% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 72% | ▲ 77% |
^ 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
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
Previous meeting: Red Star 0 - 0 - 1 Dunkerque. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Red Star vs Dunkerque?
The Ligue 2 match finished Red Star 1:0 Dunkerque. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Red Star vs Dunkerque?
Red Star score 1.15 goals per game on average and Dunkerque 1.62. The Ligue 2 average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Red Star's matches and 62% of Dunkerque's.
What form are Red Star and Dunkerque in?
Over the last 5 games Red Star have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Dunkerque 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Red Star vs Dunkerque?
The statistical background for Red Star vs Dunkerque — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.