Nantes 2-3 Dunkerque: result and AI prediction

Nantes – Dunkerque, Ligue 2, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Stade de la Beaujoire

Nantes is #13 in the table (8 pts) and Dunkerque #12 (8 pts). Their last meeting, on July 27, 2024, ended Nantes 2-1 Dunkerque.

NantesNantes
Final score2 - 3
DunkerqueDunkerque
AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 2-3Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Nantes return to the Beaujoire needing their encouraging display against Reims to produce a more decisive attacking result. Dunkerque are capable of controlling spells through possession, but their recent away record and final-third inefficiency remain major obstacles. The home side have the stronger immediate momentum, yet their depleted centre-back group gives the visitors a clear route into the match. Carlgren’s retention after a clean sheet provides Nantes with useful continuity behind a defence that may again need reshaping.

Injuries and absences

Nantes’ absences are concentrated in key structural areas: Cafaro removes an attacking midfield option, while Tati’s absence and Doucouré’s doubt weaken central-defensive depth. Dunkerque have no confirmed absences reported, although Nzonzi and Niang are still being managed back toward full match fitness.

Form (last 5)

NantesLeague position #13 · 8 ptsL W D
DunkerqueLeague position #12 · 8 ptsW L L

Nantes vs Dunkerque stats

NantesDunkerque
Played88
Goals scored910
Goals conceded1313
Clean sheets20

Last meetings

  • 2024-07-27Nantes 2-1 Dunkerque

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