France - Ligue 2Data current as of 11 September 2026

Troyes vs Dunkerque: match statistics

Troyes crest
Troyes
5 : 1half-time 2:1
Dunkerque crest
Dunkerque
165%(1.87)
X22%(3.28)
213%(3.80)

Troyes are showing significantly better form, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 16 wins. They have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding just 5, averaging 2.6 points per match. Their home dominance is undeniable – a 79% win rate at home, averaging 2.14 goals scored and just 1.14 conceded. Dunkerque are in poorer form, averaging only 1 point per match over their last 5 games, and their away record (38% wins, 38% losses) is much more modest. The difference in expected goals (1.85 xG for Troyes vs 1.19 xG for Dunkerque), along with the advantage in possession and shooting accuracy, further supports the hosts. Considering all these factors, a Troyes victory is the most likely scenario.

Troyes vs Dunkerque: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Troyes played Dunkerque in Ligue 2 (France). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 5:1.

Current form

Troyes: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Dunkerque: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Troyes scores 1.63 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Dunkerque scores 1.56 and concedes 1.07. League average: 2.44 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Troyes 56%, Dunkerque 59%. Over 2.5: Troyes 52%, Dunkerque 52%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.

xG, shots and style

Troyes has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.22. Troyes: 13.7 shots per match, Dunkerque: 10.2.

Match halves

Troyes: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 1.00. Dunkerque: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.74.

Goals by minute

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

League context

Ligue 2: 2.44 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 2.00, 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

Troyes are showing significantly better form, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 16 wins. They have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding just 5, averaging 2.6 points per match. Their home dominance is undeniable – a 79% win rate at home, averaging 2.14 goals scored and just 1.14 conceded. Dunkerque are in poorer form, averaging only 1 point per match over their last 5 games, and their away record (38% wins, 38% losses) is much more modest. The difference in expected goals (1.85 xG for Troyes vs 1.19 xG for Dunkerque), along with the advantage in possession and shooting accuracy, further supports the hosts. Considering all these factors, a Troyes victory is the most likely scenario.

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Half-by-half

2 : 1
1st half
3 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

59Possession (%)41
TroyesDunkerque
17Shots7
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8Shots on target3
TroyesDunkerque
2xG0.8
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6Corners3
TroyesDunkerque
51Dangerous attacks20
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14Fouls15
TroyesDunkerque
0Cards4
TroyesDunkerque

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.

1.63Goals scored / match1.56
TroyesDunkerque
1Goals conceded / match1.07
TroyesDunkerque
52%Average possession57%
TroyesDunkerque
4.89Shots on target / match4.11
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Team statswho is more efficient?

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

13.67Shots per match10.15
TroyesDunkerque
4.89Shots on target4.11
TroyesDunkerque
11.9%Shot conversion15.3%
TroyesDunkerque
52%Possession57%
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1.6xG for1.22
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1.13xG against1.17
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Shooting quality

Troyes: BalancedDunkerque: Efficient finishing
TroyesDunkerque
Accuracy (shots on target)36%40%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.38

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 formwho is in better shape?

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

Troyes is 160% better for: last-5 form.

2.6 pts / match - Troyes · 1 pts / match - Dunkerque

Troyes
DWWWW
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
59% W22% D19% L
Season (W-D-L)
16-6-5
2.00 pts / match · goal difference +17
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-1-0
2.60 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
11-1-2
Last 5 at home
4-0-1
WWLWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.49Opponent xG: 1.16BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Dunkerque
WDLDL
Season result split
37% W33% D30% L
Season (W-D-L)
10-9-8
1.44 pts / match · goal difference +13
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
5-3-5
Last 5 away
2-0-3
WLWLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.09Opponent xG: 1.24BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 40%

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.

Troyes is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.

1 goals / match - Troyes · 1.07 goals / match - Dunkerque

Troyes scoring profile: very strong

Troyes scores in 78% of matches (21 of 27 matches), while Dunkerque keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 matches).

Dunkerque scoring profile: strong

Dunkerque scores in 74% of matches (20 of 27 matches), while Troyes keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 matches).

44Goals scored (season)42
TroyesDunkerque
27Goals conceded (season)29
TroyesDunkerque
2.63Average goals in match2.63
TroyesDunkerque
10Goals scored (last 5)7
TroyesDunkerque
5Goals conceded (last 5)6
TroyesDunkerque

How often they score at least...

78%1 goal74%
TroyesDunkerque
52%2 goals44%
TroyesDunkerque
22%3 goals22%
TroyesDunkerque
7%4 goals7%
TroyesDunkerque

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal78%
TroyesDunkerque
26%2 goals26%
TroyesDunkerque
7%3 goals4%
TroyesDunkerque
0%4 goals0%
TroyesDunkerque

* 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.

50%
League average

Goal patterns

22%BTTS at half-time30%
TroyesDunkerque
7%BTTS in both halves4%
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26%Scored in both halves41%
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BTTS and goal count

48%Min. 3 goals and BTTS44%
TroyesDunkerque
4%Min. 3 goals without BTTS7%
TroyesDunkerque
60%BTTS - last 580%
TroyesDunkerque

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

63%Min. 1 goal before half-time74%
TroyesDunkerque
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time41%
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15%Min. 3 goals before half-time19%
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2nd half

74%Min. 1 goal after half-time74%
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44%Min. 2 goals after half-time33%
TroyesDunkerque
22%Min. 3 goals after half-time11%
TroyesDunkerque

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.

Troyes - half-time state
30% leading52% draw19% trailing
Dunkerque - half-time state
33% leading41% draw26% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.41Points per match (1st half)1.41
TroyesDunkerque
0.63Goals scored (1st half)0.81
TroyesDunkerque
0.56Goals conceded (1st half)0.56
TroyesDunkerque
1.19Average goals (1st half)1.37
TroyesDunkerque
59%Clean sheet before half-time59%
TroyesDunkerque
56%No goal before half-time37%
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After half-time (2nd half)

1.89Points per match (2nd half)1.52
TroyesDunkerque
1Goals scored (2nd half)0.74
TroyesDunkerque
0.44Goals conceded (2nd half)0.52
TroyesDunkerque
1.44Average goals (2nd half)1.26
TroyesDunkerque
63%Clean sheet after half-time56%
TroyesDunkerque
41%No goal after half-time48%
TroyesDunkerque

Troyes - second-half results

52% W33% D15% L
38
Half-time points
17
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
51
Second-half points
+15
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.41
PPG before half-time
Lead holding197%

Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 59%. 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

37% W41% D22% L
38
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
+7
Goal difference (1st half)
41
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.41
PPG before half-time
Lead holding112%

Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Troyes - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.802.60
Goals scored / match0.41.6
Goals conceded / match0.60.4
Average goals in match1.02.0
1 goal40%80%
2 goals20%80%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal80%20%
Goal difference-1+6
Half-time: 0% leading - 80% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 80% won - 20% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2
Dunkerque - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.001.00
Goals scored / match0.80.6
Goals conceded / match0.40.8
Average goals in match1.21.4
1 goal100%60%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal20%80%
Goal difference+2-1
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4

* 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.

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

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.

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

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 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

2.63
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.4 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
108%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
58%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-24%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
58%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Troyes

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.47
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.16
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.03
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.
131%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
84%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.60
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

Dunkerque

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.05
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.44
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-15.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.34
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.10
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
131%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
86%
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.
-0.1
Late goals
5% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 17% 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

TroyesLigaDunkerque
Average goals in match 2.632.44 2.63
Both teams scored 56%50% 59%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 52%46% 52%
Clean sheets 33%31% 22%
Goal before half-time 63%64% 74%
Goal after half-time 74%71% 74%

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

2.44
Average goals per match
50%
Both teams scored
46%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
31%
Clean sheets
1.24
Home goals / match
1.19
Away goals / match
+4%
Home attack advantage
+4%
Home defence advantage
+4%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
64%
1 goal
31%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
38%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
5%
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. DunkerqueRed cardAristide Zossou
  2. DunkerqueSubstitutionOn: Lohann DoucetOff: Morgan Bokele Mputu
  3. DunkerqueYellow cardPape Daouda Diongu
  4. TroyesGoalTawfik Bentayeb
  5. DunkerqueYellow cardAboubakary Kanté
  6. TroyesSubstitutionOn: Yvann TitiOff: Lucas Maronnier
  7. TroyesSubstitutionOn: Renaud RipartOff: Martin Adeline
  8. DunkerqueSubstitutionOn: Zaid SehaOff: Allan Linguet
  9. TroyesSubstitutionOn: Anis OuzenadjiOff: Ismaël Boura

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.

Ahmed TalebMatches officiated: 16
3.38Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 250%Home wins19%Draws31%Away wins

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Troyes 0 - 0 - 1 Dunkerque. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.

US du Littoral de Dunkerque
2 : 0
Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne

FAQ

What was the result of Troyes vs Dunkerque?

The Ligue 2 match finished Troyes 5:1 Dunkerque. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Troyes vs Dunkerque?

Troyes score 1.63 goals per game on average and Dunkerque 1.56. The Ligue 2 average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Troyes's matches and 59% of Dunkerque's.

What form are Troyes and Dunkerque in?

Over the last 5 games Troyes have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Dunkerque 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Troyes 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.