Dunkerque vs Annecy Prediction

Annecy arrive at Dunkerque's ground with the stronger recent record and a head-to-head that tells a clear story. In the most recent meeting between these two sides, on 31 January at Dunkerque's ground, Annecy won 1–0. Looking further back, the older meetings at this venue are also in Annecy's favour, with two 0–2 victories for the visitors. Across all six recorded meetings, Annecy have won four, drawn one and lost one, while Dunkerque have failed to score in four of those six.

Annecy's form over the last five matches is solid: two wins, one draw, two losses, with 1.4 points per game. They have scored in every one of those five games and have not failed to score once. Their last outing, a 2–1 friendly win over Servette FC at home on 2 October, was their most recent result. On the road over 20 away games, Annecy have recorded 10 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses, averaging 1.5 goals scored per game and conceding 1.4. In their latest 10 matches across all venues, they have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 4, conceding 1.3 per game and failing to score in none of those 10.

Dunkerque, by contrast, are in a difficult patch. Their last two matches have been losses, with zero goals scored and six conceded. In their last five games they have managed just one win (2–1 over Saint Etienne at home on 12 September), one draw (1–1 with Clermont at home on 4 September) and three losses, including a 0–4 friendly defeat to RAAL La Louvière at home on 2 October and 0–2 losses to PAU and Nancy away. They have failed to score in three of those five games and have not kept a clean sheet in any of them. Their home record over 20 games is 8 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses, with 1.05 goals conceded per game, which is better than Annecy's 1.4 away, but the recent form at this ground has been poor.

The counter-argument for Dunkerque rests on their home defensive record. Over 20 home games they have conceded just 1.05 per game, a figure that is better than Annecy's 1.4 on the road, and kept 4 clean sheets. The 2–1 win over Saint Etienne three weeks ago showed they can produce a result at home. Annecy, meanwhile, have dropped points in two of their last five matches, losing 1–2 to Dijon at home and 1–2 to Guingamp away, and their away record over 20 games includes 8 defeats. The head-to-head, while favouring Annecy, is largely historical, with only one meeting within the last 12 months.

Key Points:

• Annecy won the most recent meeting at Dunkerque's ground (0–1) and have won 4 of 6 recorded meetings overall.

• Dunkerque have lost their last two matches, scoring zero and conceding six.

• Annecy have scored in all of their last five games and have not failed to score in their last 10.

• Dunkerque's home defensive record (1.05 conceded per game over 20) is better than Annecy's away record (1.4).

• The head-to-head is largely historical, with only one meeting within the last 12 months.

The football points toward Annecy as the more likely side to take points here, but the available prices could not be used for a recommendation. No Bet.