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Dunkerque vs Montpellier Prediction— France - Ligue 2
Matchday 3 ·Friday, August 21, 2026, 18:00
// Model verdict
BTTS
Model probability 54.7% vs bookmaker-implied 61.7%.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 45 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
H 44% / xG 1.5-1.3 / O2.5 54% / BTTS 55%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 2.8 xG → O2.5 PROB 53.9% · O3.5 PROB 31.6%
Form & verdict
DUNKERQUE · PPG 1.64
MONTPELLIER · PPG 1.67
xG gap +0.17 - no reliable favorite, elevated draw risk
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Dunkerque face Montpellier in France - Ligue 2 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Dunkerque a 44% chance, the draw 24% and Montpellier 32%, so Dunkerque are favoured to win. Expected goals are 1.5 for Dunkerque and 1.3 for Montpellier (2.8 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 54% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 55% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Dunkerque are averaging 1.64 points per game versus 1.67 for Montpellier. The best value bet our model finds is H/O25, with an expected value of +1.1%. This match finished 0-1.