Sunday , 16 August 2026

USL Dunkerque vs FC Lorient, Ligue 2 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2024-25
USL Dunkerque
0 – 1
Full Time
FC Lorient
Sat 18 Jan 2025 · 19:00 UTC Stade Marcel-Tribut HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 23' Jean-Victor Makengo
Ugo Raghouber 52' Y
Y 69' Arthur Avon Ebong
Y 82' Enzo Genton
Y 90' Igor Silva

Overview

Match Preview

USL Dunkerque vs FC Lorient — Ligue 2 at Stade Marcel-Tribut.

Match Details

  • Referee Aurelien Petit

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

2
USL Dunkerque 2 games · Avg 3.5 goals FC Lorient
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-18 USL Dunkerque 0–1 FC Lorient 2024-10-29 FC Lorient 4–2 USL Dunkerque

Recent Form

USL Dunkerque
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan FC Lorient H 0–1 L
10 Jan Pau FC A 1–1 D
04 Jan En Avant Guingamp A 1–1 D
16 Dec SM Caen H 3–1 W
09 Dec FC Metz A 0–2 L
25 Nov AC Ajaccio H 1–0 W
FC Lorient
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan USL Dunkerque A 1–0 W
11 Jan FC Metz H 0–0 D
04 Jan Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC A 0–2 L
14 Dec Paris FC H 2–0 W
06 Dec ES Troyes AC H 2–0 W
23 Nov SC Bastia A 0–0 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 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' Temperatures are rising at Stade Marcel-Tribut as USL Dunkerque face off against FC Lorient in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at Stade Marcel-Tribut. FC Lorient seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 14' What composure from Montassar Talbi! The Tunisia international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 19' It looks like no one’s ball. USL Dunkerque is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 23' Jean-Victor Makengo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 23.
  • 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 33' FC Lorient seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both USL Dunkerque and FC Lorient are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 43' With 0 assists to his name this season, Enzo Bardeli is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Lorient.
  • 48' FC Lorient have won 384 goals from 434 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 52' Controversy at the stadium! Ugo Raghouber argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 54' Theo Le Bris is replacing Joel Mvuka for the FC Lorient side.
  • 59' Kay Tejan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Maxence Rivera at the 59 minute mark.
  • 64' Julien Ponceau needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 67' Gaetan Courtet is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marco Essimi Ataba at the 67 minute mark.
  • 68' The USL Dunkerque bench stirs into life. Abner Felipe is withdrawn and Benjaloud Youssouf gets his opportunity.
  • 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Arthur Avon Ebong on 69.
  • 74' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 75' The whistle greets Naatan Skytta as he departs to be replaced by Yirigue Sekongo.
  • 76' Enzo Genton is replacing Jean-Victor Makengo for the FC Lorient side.
  • 77' Sambou Soumano gets the nod from FC Lorient. He replaces Pablo Pagis and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 82' A moment of madness from Enzo Genton on 82 minutes earns him a card. FC Lorient will be frustrated.
  • 87' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luís Castro might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Igor Silva is booked for FC Lorient — card on 90.
  • 90' Gedeon Kalulu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eli Kroupi on 90 minute.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Lorient players.

Lineups

USL Dunkerque Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luís Castro

FC Lorient Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Olivier Pantaloni

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14 USL Dunkerque xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 FC Lorient xG
I would bet for: USL Dunkerque or FC Lorient 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
USL Dunkerque33% Draw30% FC Lorient37%
Actual: FC Lorient win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

USL Dunkerque or Draw
63%
Draw or FC Lorient
67%
USL Dunkerque or FC Lorient
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
USL Dunkerque23% Draw50% FC Lorient27%
Actual: FC Lorient win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.5%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.2%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.8%

Asian Handicap — USL Dunkerque

Handicap USL Dunkerque covers Push FC Lorient covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 19% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 20% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

USL Dunkerque keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
FC Lorient keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

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