SM Caen vs USL Dunkerque, Ligue 2 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SM Caen vs USL Dunkerque — Ligue 2 at Stade Michel d'Ornano.
- SM Caen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- USL Dunkerque 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Olivier Thual
- Referee Michel Dolmadjian
- Referee Laurent Coniglio
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Annecy | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | USL Dunkerque | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | FC Metz | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Montpellier HSC | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Red Star FC | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | En Avant Guingamp | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Pau FC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Stade de Reims | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | FC Nantes | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | USL Dunkerque | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | ES Troyes AC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Apr | Grenoble Foot 38 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | Pau FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | La Berrichonne de Chateauroux | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Mar | Le Havre AC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | SM Caen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | Grenoble Foot 38 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | La Berrichonne de Chateauroux | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Pau FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | Chamois Niortais FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Paris FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
USL Dunkerque this season
USL Dunkerque this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
USL Dunkerque
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. SM Caen is hosting USL Dunkerque for another epic battle.
- 5' USL Dunkerque are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' SM Caen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' A stunning finish from Jessy Deminguet — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 25' Ilan Kebbal has been relatively quiet despite scoring 22 goals in his last 178 appearances.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Stade Michel d'Ornano. SM Caen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Yoann Court.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SM Caen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 56' USL Dunkerque come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 57' Another change for SM Caen made on 57 minute. Jessy Pi leaves to be changed by Prince Oniangue.
- 58' Kelian Nsona Wa Saka is replacing Yoann Court for the SM Caen side.
- 60' Steeve Yago is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 63' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Guillaume Bosca.
- 65' USL Dunkerque ring the changes. Redouane Kerrouche has done his job and it is now time for Dimitri Boudaud to step up.
- 66' Jessy Deminguet was booked on 66.
- 67' Kevin Mbala was booked on 67.
- 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kevin Mbala on 69.
- 74' Benjamin Jeannot has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexis Beka Beka on 74 minute.
- 79' A change in the USL Dunkerque ranks — Harouna Sy exits the field as Loic Kouagba enters on 79.
- 80' Andreas Hountondji gets the nod from SM Caen. He replaces Caleb Zady Sery and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' It is a substitution in USL Dunkerque team. Jeremy Huysman is replaced by Leverton Pierre on 83 minute.
- 84' That is a Yellow card for SM Caen. Andreas Hountondji will be fuming at that decision.
- 88' GOAL! Emeric Dudouit scores on 88.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Remy Riou argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
SM Caen Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 8
- 18
-
19
Alex Mendy ↓ Kevin Mbala 57'
- 14
- 28
-
29
Jessy Pi ↓ Prince Oniangue 57'
- 13
- 30
- 24
- 26
Bench
-
6
Prince Oniangue ↑ 57'
-
9
Benjamin Jeannot ↑ 74'
- 27
-
21
Kelian Nsona Wa Saka ↑ 58'
-
34
Andreas Hountondji ↑ 80'
- 40
-
33
Kevin Mbala ↑ 57'
Coach
Fabrice Vandeputte
USL Dunkerque Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Harouna Sy ↓ Loic Kouagba 79'
- 12
-
29
Cheick Diarra ↓ Jorris Romil 79'
- 15
- 24
- 2
- 30
-
28
Demba Thiam ↓ Thomas Vannoye 83'
- 7
- 20
- 6
Bench
-
19
Leverton Pierre ↑ 83'
-
25
Jorris Romil ↑ 79'
- 1
-
3
Loic Kouagba ↑ 79'
- 27
-
10
Dimitri Boudaud ↑ 65'
-
33
Thomas Vannoye ↑ 83'
Coach
Fabien Mercadal
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mehdi Chahiri | 2 |
| Malik Tchokounte | 2 |
| Alex Mendy | 2 |
| Yoann Court | 2 |
| Gaetan Courtet | 2 |
| Naatan Skytta | 1 |
| Bilal Brahimi | 1 |
| Dieudonne Gaucho Debohi | 1 |
SM Caen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4
SM Caen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
USL Dunkerque xG
I would bet for:
SM Caen or USL Dunkerque 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
SM Caen or Draw
70%
Draw or USL Dunkerque
59%
SM Caen or USL Dunkerque
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SM Caen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — SM Caen
| Handicap | SM Caen covers | Push | USL Dunkerque covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
SM Caen keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
USL Dunkerque keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.