Dunkerque 2-0 Ajaccio – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Ajaccio (44%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Dunkerque face Ajaccio.
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Full Analysis
Stade Marcel-Tribut plays host to Dunkerque versus Ajaccio in Ligue 2, Regular Season - 21. Kick-off: Tuesday 23 January 2024 at 19:45 UTC.
Form
Dunkerque (all games): 2W 2D 6L across 10 Ligue 2 fixtures this term — 0.80 PPG. Last five: D L L L D. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for Dunkerque, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Dunkerque have posted 0W 2D 8L at Stade Marcel-Tribut — 0.20 PPG. At home they are averaging 0.40 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 0.20 lags behind their overall 0.80 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Stade Marcel-Tribut this season.
Ajaccio have collected 1.60 PPG across 10 Ligue 2 outings this season: 5W 1D 4L. Last five: D W L W L. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Ajaccio, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Ligue 2 this season, Ajaccio have posted 2W 2D 6L from 10 away outings — 0.80 PPG. Away from home they average 0.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel. Their away PPG of 0.80 is notably below their overall 1.60 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Ajaccio are 0.80 PPG clear of Dunkerque in recent Ligue 2 fixtures (1.60 vs 0.80). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
Both sides have a clean-sheet tendency (using home/away splits) — Dunkerque have seen both teams score in just 30% of their matches, Ajaccio in only 20%. BTTS No has clear statistical support from the form record of both squads.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Dunkerque lead 0W to 2W over the last 3 encounters, with 1 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.7 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 2 Sep 2023, ended 2–2 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading Data
Dunkerque goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (20 games, 10 at home): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; BTTS occurs in 30% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games); they fail to score in 50% of games.
Ajaccio goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (20 games, 10 at away): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 20% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time; they fail to score in 35% of games.
The in-play data supports BTTS No — both teams show low combined scoring rates (Dunkerque 35% | Ajaccio 35%). Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Dunkerque 40% | Ajaccio 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Dunkerque 0.81 xG and Ajaccio 1.17 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Dunkerque attack 0.527 / defence 1.527 | Ajaccio attack 0.678 / defence 1.272. League average goals — home 1.214 / away 1.134. Dunkerque's attack strength of 0.527 is below the league average — the 0.81 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Ajaccio bring a strong defensive rating of 1.272 — this is suppressing Dunkerque's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 20 Dunkerque games / 20 Ajaccio games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Dunkerque 25% | Draw 30% | Ajaccio 44%. Fair-value odds: Dunkerque 4.00 | Draw 3.33 | Ajaccio 2.27. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 32% | BTTS probability 38% | Total xG 1.99. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 68% probability — total xG of 1.99 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 38% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Ajaccio are the pick at 44% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Ajaccio if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 1.99 combined xG gives a 32% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.2 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 38%. Form rates corroborate: Dunkerque 30% | Ajaccio 20% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Dunkerque vs Ajaccio | Competition: Ligue 2, Regular Season - 21 | Venue: Stade Marcel-Tribut • Kick-off: Tuesday 23 Jan 2024, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Dunkerque 25% | Draw 30% | Ajaccio 44% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 32% | BTTS 38% | xG Dunkerque 0.81 / Ajaccio 1.17 • Poisson strength factors: Dunkerque attack 0.527 / def 1.527 | Ajaccio attack 0.678 / def 1.272 | league avg home 1.214 / away 1.134 • Poisson stance: Ajaccio (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.81
Dunkerque xG
Expected Goals
1.17
Ajaccio xG
38%
BTTS
59%
Over 1.5
32%
Over 2.5
14%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Dunkerque vs Ajaccio kick off?
Dunkerque vs Ajaccio kicked off at 19:45 on Tuesday 23 January 2024 at Stade Marcel-Tribut.
What was the final score in Dunkerque vs Ajaccio?
Dunkerque 2 - 0 Ajaccio.
Where is Dunkerque vs Ajaccio being played?
The match is being played at Stade Marcel-Tribut.
What competition is Dunkerque vs Ajaccio part of?
Dunkerque vs Ajaccio is a Regular Season - 21 fixture in the Ligue 2 (France).
Who is favourite to win Dunkerque vs Ajaccio?
Our statistical model gives Dunkerque a 25% chance of winning, Ajaccio a 44% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Ajaccio the favourite.
Will both teams score in Dunkerque vs Ajaccio?
Our model estimates a 38% probability that both Dunkerque and Ajaccio will score (BTTS).
Will Dunkerque vs Ajaccio have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 32%.
What is the head-to-head record between Dunkerque and Ajaccio?
Record (3 meetings): Dunkerque 0W | Draws 1 | Ajaccio 2W.
What form are Dunkerque and Ajaccio in?
Dunkerque (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 1.70 | L5 D-L-L-L-D. Ajaccio (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.10 | L5 D-W-L-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Dunkerque's attacking strength (0.53x league average) is weighed against Ajaccio's defensive record (1.27x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.81. Flip it around — Ajaccio's attack (0.68x) against Dunkerque's defence (1.53x) — and the away total comes out at 1.17.
These ratings are built from 20/20 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 0-0, at 15.4%. Close behind: 1-1 (14.8%), 0-1 (14.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 45% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Ajaccio Win
25%
3.93
30%
3.30
44%
2.26
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
16.1%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 0
13.7%
Draw
1 – 1
13.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.81
Dunkerque xG
Total xG
1.99
1.17
Ajaccio xG
3.93
25%
Home win
3.30
30%
Draw
2.26
44%
Away win
Goals Markets
59%
Over 1.5
1.69
41%
Under 1.5
2.44
32%
Over 2.5
3.12
68%
Under 2.5
1.47
14%
Over 3.5
7.14
86%
Under 3.5
1.16
5%
Over 4.5
20.00
95%
Under 4.5
1.05
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
38%
BTTS Yes
2.60
62%
BTTS No
1.63
Clean Sheet
31%
3.23
44%
2.26
Win to Nil
8%
12.71
20%
5.10
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 13.7 | 16.1 | 9.4 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 11.1 | 13.1 | 7.7 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Dunkerque vs Ajaccio?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.4%.
How many goals are Dunkerque and Ajaccio expected to score?
The model projects 0.81 expected goals for Dunkerque and 1.17 for Ajaccio, a combined total of 1.99.
How confident is the prediction model for Dunkerque vs Ajaccio?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Dunkerque come into this having played 20 games, going 3W 5D 12L for 0.70 points per game. Their last five reads D-L-L-L-D. The sample for Dunkerque is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Ajaccio sit at 1.50 PPG from 20 outings (8W 6D 6L), a run that reads D-W-L-W-L across their last five. The sample for Ajaccio is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Ajaccio carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.80 PPG clear of Dunkerque — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home & Away Splits
Dunkerque's home form reads 0W 2D 8L across 10 games on their own ground, a 0.20 PPG return. That actually lags their 0.70 PPG overall record — home advantage hasn't been translating into results for them lately.
Away from home, Ajaccio have taken 0.80 points per game from 10 outings (2W 2D 6L). That's a step down from their 1.50 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Ajaccio's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Ajaccio come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Dunkerque are averaging 0.75 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game recently; Ajaccio are on 1.05 scored and 1.05 conceded.
Defensively: Ajaccio in 45% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 20 Results — Ligue 2
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Dunkerque
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Ajaccio
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Dunkerque and Ajaccio in coming into this match?
Dunkerque have gone 3W 5D 12L in their last 20 games (0.70 PPG), while Ajaccio have gone 8W 6D 6L in their last 20 (1.50 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Dunkerque at home or Ajaccio away?
Ajaccio's away record (0.80 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Dunkerque at home: 0.20 PPG; Ajaccio away: 0.80 PPG.
Have Dunkerque or Ajaccio been keeping clean sheets recently?
Dunkerque have kept a clean sheet in 20% of their recent games, Ajaccio in 45%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 6 times since November 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 2. It has been a while since the last meeting — 3 March 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
Dunkerque go into this on the back of 3 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Dunkerque have gone 2W 0D 1L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Ajaccio — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
3
Dunkerque
1
Draws
2
Ajaccio
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Dunkerque and Ajaccio?
From 6 meetings on record, Dunkerque have won 3, Ajaccio have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Dunkerque and Ajaccio last play each other?
They last met on 3 March 2025, when Ajaccio 1-2 Dunkerque.
Who has won more matches between Dunkerque and Ajaccio?
Dunkerque have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Dunkerque are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches.
Ajaccio are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
Neither side has been leaking BTTS chances often — 30% (Dunkerque) and 20% (Ajaccio) both sit on the low side, favouring BTTS No.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (Dunkerque) and 50% (Ajaccio).
On the defensive side: Ajaccio in 40%; Dunkerque have failed to score in 70% of games; Ajaccio in 60%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Dunkerque home games / Ajaccio away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Dunkerque play Ajaccio?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 30% of Dunkerque's recent matches and 20% of Ajaccio's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Dunkerque vs Ajaccio usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of Dunkerque's recent games and 50% of Ajaccio's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Dunkerque and Ajaccio tend to score early?
Dunkerque have had a goal before half-time in 70% of their recent matches, Ajaccio in 70% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dunkerque cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Ajaccio.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Dunkerque beat Ajaccio 2-0 at Stade Marcel-Tribut, Regular Season - 21, in the Ligue 2. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Dunkerque 0.81 xG and Ajaccio 1.17 xG, a combined 1.99. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Dunkerque beat their projection by 1.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Ajaccio landed 1.2 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Dunkerque attack 0.53 / defence 1.53 against Ajaccio attack 0.68 / defence 1.27, drawn from 20/20 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Dunkerque 25% | Draw 30% | Ajaccio 44%, with Ajaccio to win its most likely call at 44%. Instead the game produced a Dunkerque win, an outcome the model had rated at just 25% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 32%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 59% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 38% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 40% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Dunkerque 40%, Ajaccio 40%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 35%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Dunkerque's trading profile (20 games, 10 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 35% of their matches — today it did not.
Ajaccio's trading profile (20 games, 10 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 35% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 35% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Ajaccio arrived the stronger side — 1.50 PPG against 0.70. Form was overturned, with Dunkerque winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Dunkerque (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.40 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.90 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.