Boulogne
Dunkerque
Apr 27 19:45
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Stade de la Libération in Boulogne-sur-Mer hosts a Monday evening Ligue 2 fixture; a genuine northern French derby between US Boulogne and USL Dunkerque. These two clubs from the Channel coast share a geographical identity as much as a footballing rivalry, separated by just 70km of Opal Coast shoreline. In Ligue 2's competitive mid-table, this fixture has its own local significance.
Predictions & Tips
Form Guide
Boulogne
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Boulogne, the fishing port club with a passionate working-class fanbase have been fairly competitive in Ligue 2's mid-table. The side arrives this fixture with no concrete relegation fears or promotion hopes sitting 12th on the log with 36 points from the 31 fixtures they've contested so far. Defensively, they've been resolute with four clean sheets picked up from their past five games. At the Stade de la Libération, the compact ground and passionate support creates genuine home advantage against northern rivals.
Dunkerque
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Dunkerque, from the historic port city at the very top of France hold a four-point and two place advantage on the log over their opposition in this fixture. The visitors’ however hold significant worry in terms of form heading into this Monday coastal derby. They've failed to take a winning result at full-time across their past eight games in the second division. A turn of results, that's pushed them out of contention for a play-off spot come the end of the campaign. Away at Boulogne, they will back their recent results and the confidence of a side with momentum.
Prediction
A northern French derby between two sides with attacking intent suggests over 1.5 goals is the anticipated outcome.
What are the best odds for the game?
Boulogne are given 2.80 odds to win at home, while Dunkerque are pegged at 2.50 for the away win. A draw is factored at 3.45 odds.
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