March 19th features a match where Valenciennes and Dunkerque will play a match in Dunkerque in a clash of these two closely matched Ligue 2 teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Dunkerque recorded a 0-1 loss against Bastia. Amine Talal struck first for Bastia in the 21st minute on a feed from Lloyd Palun, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Dunkerque couldn’t muster any offence and Bastia ran away with the shutout win. Dunkerque is looking for direction having 4 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while 15th placed Valenciennes is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Caen. Nuno Da Costa scored the first goal for Caen in the 13th minute, but Ntim got the equalizer for Valenciennes in the 24th minute earning Valenciennes at least a draw. Valenciennes is looking for direction having 2 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches.
In their last match on Oct 16th, Dunkerque won by a score of 3 to 1. Kevin Rocheteau scored the first goal for Dunkerque in the 3rd minute on a penalty shot, then Désiré Ségbé Azankpo added another in the 41st minute.
Valenciennes’s top weapon lately has been Ugo Bonnet, who has two goals in the last 5 matches. Dunkerque hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last five matches are Iron Gomis and Adama Niane, and they each have 1 goal.