Sunday , 16 August 2026

SM Caen vs USL Dunkerque, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2023-24
SM Caen
1 – 0
Full Time
USL Dunkerque
Sat 16 Dec 2023 · 18:00 UTC Michel-d'Ornano HT 45' · FT 45'
Daylam Meddah 58' Y
Y 63' Ibrahima Sy
Valentin Henry 81' Y
Y 81' Julien Anziani

Overview

Match Preview

SM Caen vs USL Dunkerque — Ligue 2 at Michel-d'Ornano.

Match Details

  • Referee Mickael Leleu

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

3
3
2
SM Caen 8 games · Avg 2.9 goals USL Dunkerque
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-16 SM Caen 1–0 USL Dunkerque 2022-04-02 SM Caen 2–1 USL Dunkerque 2021-10-23 USL Dunkerque 1–1 SM Caen 2021-04-20 SM Caen 1–1 USL Dunkerque 2020-12-18 USL Dunkerque 2–3 SM Caen

Recent Form

SM Caen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec USL Dunkerque H 1–0 W
06 Dec FC Annecy A 2–1 W
02 Dec SC Bastia H 1–0 W
27 Nov Angers SCO A 0–3 L
11 Nov US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole H 3–3 D
04 Nov ES Troyes AC A 1–2 L
USL Dunkerque
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec SM Caen A 0–1 L
05 Dec SC Bastia H 0–5 L
02 Dec Pau FC A 1–1 D
25 Nov Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC H 0–2 L
11 Nov Valenciennes FC A 1–0 W
04 Nov Amiens SC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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' That's the starting whistle at Michel-d'Ornano. Ninety minutes of football awaits between SM Caen and USL Dunkerque.
  • 5' The 25-year-old Dieudonne Gaucho Debohi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 8' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bilal Brahimi makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 13' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 18' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 23' With 0 assists to his name this season, Remy Boissier is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SM Caen.
  • 28' Achraf Laaziri has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luís Castro will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 38' USL Dunkerque fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 48' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luís Castro might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 58' A moment of madness from Daylam Meddah on 58 minutes earns him a card. SM Caen will be frustrated.
  • 61' A tactical swap from USL Dunkerque — Samy Baghdadi on, Elhadj Bah off on 61 minutes.
  • 63' USL Dunkerque receives a card for a hard tackle on 63.
  • 68' SM Caen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined USL Dunkerque backline.
  • 70' SM Caen ring the changes. Noe Lebreton has done his job and it is now time for Daylam Meddah to step up.
  • 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
  • 80' USL Dunkerque started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 80.
  • 81' The referee has no hesitation. Valentin Henry is booked for SM Caen — card on 81.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Bilal Brahimi as he leaves the pitch. Mohamed Hafid steps in for SM Caen.
  • 87' SM Caen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for Tidiam Gomis. He replaces Godson Kyeremeh on 89 minute.
  • The final score is 1-0.

Lineups

SM Caen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Patrice Sauvaget

USL Dunkerque Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luís Castro

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mehdi Chahiri 2
Malik Tchokounte 2
Alex Mendy 2
Yoann Court 2
Gaetan Courtet 2
Vincent Sasso 1
Naatan Skytta 1
Bilal Brahimi 1

Head to Head

2023-12-16 SM Caen 1–0 USL Dunkerque 2022-04-02 SM Caen 2–1 USL Dunkerque 2021-10-23 USL Dunkerque 1–1 SM Caen 2021-04-20 SM Caen 1–1 USL Dunkerque 2020-12-18 USL Dunkerque 2–3 SM Caen

SM Caen Form

2023-12-16 SM Caen 1–0 USL Dunkerque W 2023-12-06 FC Annecy 1–2 SM Caen W 2023-12-02 SM Caen 1–0 SC Bastia W 2023-11-27 Angers SCO 3–0 SM Caen L 2023-11-11 SM Caen 3–3 US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole D 2023-11-04 ES Troyes AC 2–1 SM Caen L

USL Dunkerque Form

2023-12-16 SM Caen 1–0 USL Dunkerque L 2023-12-05 USL Dunkerque 0–5 SC Bastia L 2023-12-02 Pau FC 1–1 USL Dunkerque D 2023-11-25 USL Dunkerque 0–2 Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC L 2023-11-11 Valenciennes FC 0–1 USL Dunkerque W 2023-11-04 USL Dunkerque 0–1 Amiens SC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33 SM Caen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93 USL Dunkerque xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SM Caen50% Draw28% USL Dunkerque22%
Actual: SM Caen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

SM Caen or Draw
78%
Draw or USL Dunkerque
50%
SM Caen or USL Dunkerque
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SM Caen30% Draw51% USL Dunkerque19%
Actual: SM Caen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
1.9%

Asian Handicap — SM Caen

Handicap SM Caen covers Push USL Dunkerque covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 23% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

SM Caen keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
USL Dunkerque keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.