A place in the quarterfinal of the Coupe de France is at stake as Lille host Dunkerque at Decathlon Arena on Tuesday, 4 February 2025. View our free Lille vs Dunkerque predictions below.
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Lille vs Dunkerque predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Four of the last five meetings between Lille and Dunkerque went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- At least three goals were scored in each of Lille's last five matches.
- Dunkerque have lost five consecutive meetings between these outfits.
- Each of Lille's last six games produced goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Lille 3-1 Dunkerque
Lille are coming off back-to-back wins in which they scored 10 times. They are up against a Dunkerque side that won only two of their last six games. Given that Lille came out on top the last five times these teams clashed, we are confident that they will reign supreme after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lille are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is important to note that while Lille are a Ligue 1 side, Dunkerque ply their trade in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football.
Lille have impressed in the past week, defeating Feyenoord and Saint-Etienne while scoring a total of 10 goals. Bruno Genesio's troops are the expected winners at 1/2 (1.50). Teams with these odds generally have a 66.7% probability of winning.
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Moreover, both teams were on the scoresheet in each of Lille's last six games. On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 10/11 (1.91). That one has a 52.4% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
This will be the sixth encounter between these teams in the last two decades. Lille were the victors in their last five clashes with Dunkerque.
Europe Friendlies 19/07/23
Lille
Dunkerque
Europe Friendlies 09/07/19
Lille
Dunkerque
Europe Friendlies 09/07/16
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Dunkerque
Lille preview: A fair few absentees
Tiago Santos is out because of a cruciate ligament injury; Edon Zhegrova is sidelined with a groin strain; Samuel Umtiti still battles a knee problem; Matias Fernandez-Pardo has an ankle injury, while Nabil Bentaleb and Ismaily are doubtful, due to illness and a calf strain respectively.
Predicted lineup: Chevalier (GK), Mandi, Diakite, Ribeiro, Gudmundsson, Gomes, Mukau, Cabella, Sahraoui, Haraldsson & David.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Brest
2
Lille
0
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
D
Marseille
1
Lille
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
W
Angers
0
Lille
2
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Auxerre
1
Lille
3
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
W
Toulouse
1
Lille
2
Dunkerque preview: A clean bill of health
Coach Luis Castro has no injury or suspension concerns ahead of this trip to Lille. Nonetheless, the Portuguese tactician will want his side to start strongly in contrast to their poor display over the weekend which snapped their two-game winning run.
Predicted lineup: Ortola (GK), Linguet, Sangante, Kondo, Abner, Quieros, Rivera, Pitu, Bardelli, Yassine & Courtet.
France Ligue 2 10/05/25
D
Red Star FC 93
1
Dunkerque
1
France Ligue 2 02/05/25
D
Laval
0
Dunkerque
0
France Ligue 2 25/04/25
L
Troyes
1
Dunkerque
0
France Ligue 2 18/04/25
W
Grenoble
0
Dunkerque
2
France Ligue 2 11/04/25
L
Amiens
1
Dunkerque
0