Dunkerque 1-2 Rodez – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Rodez at 43%, yet other data sources diverge — this Dunkerque vs Rodez fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Ligue 2 clash, Regular Season - 7 as Dunkerque welcome Rodez to Stade Marcel-Tribut. Kick-off is set for Saturday 23 September 2023 at 18:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Dunkerque — All Games: 1W 3D 2L from 6 Ligue 2 outings this season, averaging 1.00 points per game. Last five: W L L D D. They are averaging 0.83 goals per game and conceding 1.33 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 6 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 33% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. Dunkerque have played only a handful of Ligue 2 games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Dunkerque's home record at Stade Marcel-Tribut: 0W 2D 1L from 3 Ligue 2 appearances (0.67 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.67 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game.
Across all Ligue 2 games this season, Rodez have recorded 2W 4D 4L from 10 outings — 1.00 PPG. Last five: W L L D W. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Rodez have played only a handful of Ligue 2 games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
On the road, Rodez have gone 3W 4D 3L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.00 PPG (Dunkerque) versus 1.00 (Rodez). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Dunkerque, 0 for Rodez and 1 shared spoils from 2 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 2 meetings have averaged 3.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 12 Feb 2022, ended 2–0 with Dunkerque winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Dunkerque in-play and half-time data (6 games, 3 at home): they score before half-time in 33% of fixtures; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games; they fail to score in 50% of games.
Rodez in-play and half-time data (6 games, 3 at away): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures; when trailing at the break they recover to draw or win in 33% of cases; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games; they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Dunkerque 33% versus Rodez 67%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Dunkerque 50% | Rodez 50%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Dunkerque 0.88 xG and Rodez 1.20 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 0.694 / defence 1.131 | Rodez attack 1.030 / defence 0.965. League average goals — home 1.310 / away 1.034. Dunkerque's attack strength of 0.694 is below the league average — the 0.88 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 6 Dunkerque games / 43 Rodez games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Dunkerque 26% | Draw 31% | Rodez 43%. Fair-value odds: Dunkerque 3.85 | Draw 3.23 | Rodez 2.33. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 35% | BTTS probability 42% | Total xG 2.08. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 65% probability — total xG of 2.08 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 42% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Rodez are the pick at 43% — marginal model lean. With a 31% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Rodez offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.08 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 35% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.0 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 42% on No. Form rates corroborate: Dunkerque 33% | Rodez 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Dunkerque vs Rodez | Competition: Ligue 2, Regular Season - 7 | Venue: Stade Marcel-Tribut • Kick-off: Saturday 23 Sep 2023, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Dunkerque 26% | Draw 31% | Rodez 43% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 35% | BTTS 42% | xG Dunkerque 0.88 / Rodez 1.20 • Poisson strength factors: Dunkerque attack 0.694 / def 1.131 | Rodez attack 1.030 / def 0.965 | league avg home 1.310 / away 1.034 • Poisson stance: Rodez (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.88
Dunkerque xG
Expected Goals
1.20
Rodez xG
42%
BTTS
62%
Over 1.5
35%
Over 2.5
16%
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 Rodez kick off?
Dunkerque vs Rodez kicked off at 18:00 on Saturday 23 September 2023 at Stade Marcel-Tribut.
What was the final score in Dunkerque vs Rodez?
Dunkerque 1 - 2 Rodez.
Where is Dunkerque vs Rodez being played?
The match is being played at Stade Marcel-Tribut.
What competition is Dunkerque vs Rodez part of?
Dunkerque vs Rodez is a Regular Season - 7 fixture in the Ligue 2 (France).
Who is favourite to win Dunkerque vs Rodez?
Our statistical model gives Dunkerque a 26% chance of winning, Rodez a 43% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Rodez the favourite.
Will both teams score in Dunkerque vs Rodez?
Our model estimates a 42% probability that both Dunkerque and Rodez will score (BTTS).
Will Dunkerque vs Rodez have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 35%.
What is the head-to-head record between Dunkerque and Rodez?
Record (2 meetings): Dunkerque 1W | Draws 1 | Rodez 0W.
What form are Dunkerque and Rodez in?
Dunkerque (all comps): 1W-3D-2L in 6 | 1.00 PPG | GF 0.83 / GA 1.33 | L5 W-L-L-D-D. Rodez (all comps): 2W-4D-4L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-L-L-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Dunkerque's attacking strength (0.69x league average) is weighed against Rodez's defensive record (0.96x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.88. The same calculation in reverse, Rodez's attack versus Dunkerque's defence, projects 1.20 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 6/43 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.9%. Close behind: 0-0 (14.2%), 0-1 (13.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 42% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Rodez Win
26%
3.83
31%
3.22
43%
2.33
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
15.0%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.2%
Draw
0 – 0
12.5%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.88
Dunkerque xG
Total xG
2.08
1.20
Rodez xG
3.83
26%
Home win
3.22
31%
Draw
2.33
43%
Away win
Goals Markets
62%
Over 1.5
1.61
38%
Under 1.5
2.63
35%
Over 2.5
2.86
65%
Under 2.5
1.54
16%
Over 3.5
6.25
84%
Under 3.5
1.19
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
42%
BTTS Yes
2.40
58%
BTTS No
1.71
Clean Sheet
30%
3.33
42%
2.41
Win to Nil
8%
12.76
18%
5.62
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.5 | 15.0 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 10.9 | 13.2 | 7.9 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
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 Rodez?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.9%.
How many goals are Dunkerque and Rodez expected to score?
The model projects 0.88 expected goals for Dunkerque and 1.20 for Rodez, a combined total of 2.08.
How confident is the prediction model for Dunkerque vs Rodez?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Dunkerque's recent record stands at 1W 3D 2L from 6 games, a 1.00 PPG return, with W-L-L-D-D in the last five. It's still early in the season for Dunkerque, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Rodez, meanwhile, have gone 2W 2D 2L across 6 games — 1.33 PPG, with W-L-L-D-W in their last five. It's still early in the season for Rodez, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Dunkerque on 1.00 PPG, Rodez on 1.33. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Dunkerque have managed 0W 2D 1L from 3 games — 0.67 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Rodez's away record stands at 0W 2D 1L across 3 trips, a 0.67 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.33 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Rodez's season.
The Goals Picture
Dunkerque are averaging 0.83 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game recently; Rodez are on 1.50 scored and 1.17 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Rodez in 67%.
Last 6 Results — Ligue 2
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Dunkerque
Early Season
Rodez
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Dunkerque and Rodez in coming into this match?
Dunkerque have gone 1W 3D 2L in their last 6 games (1.00 PPG), while Rodez have gone 2W 2D 2L in their last 6 (1.33 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Dunkerque at home or Rodez away?
Dunkerque's home record (0.67 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Dunkerque at home: 0.67 PPG; Rodez away: 0.67 PPG.
Have Dunkerque or Rodez been keeping clean sheets recently?
Dunkerque have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Rodez in 0%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Dunkerque and Rodez runs to 8 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 2. They last met on 3 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The last 2 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 10 Mar 2025, when Rodez won 5-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Dunkerque's record when hosting Rodez specifically: 2W 1D 1L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
2
Dunkerque
4
Draws
2
Rodez
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Dunkerque and Rodez?
From 8 meetings on record, Dunkerque have won 2, Rodez have won 2, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Dunkerque and Rodez last play each other?
They last met on 3 April 2026, when Dunkerque 1-1 Rodez.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Dunkerque see a goal before the break in 33% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 33% of those situations.
Rodez are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 33% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Dunkerque 33%, Rodez 67% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 33% for Dunkerque and 33% for Rodez.
On the defensive side: Dunkerque keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Dunkerque have failed to score in 67% of games; Rodez in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Dunkerque home games / Rodez away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Dunkerque play Rodez?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of Dunkerque's recent matches and 67% of Rodez's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Dunkerque vs Rodez usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 33% of Dunkerque's recent games and 33% of Rodez's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Dunkerque and Rodez tend to score early?
Dunkerque have had a goal before half-time in 33% of their recent matches, Rodez in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Rodez edge out Dunkerque 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Rodez beat Dunkerque 1-2 at Stade Marcel-Tribut, Regular Season - 7, in the Ligue 2. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Dunkerque 0.88 xG and Rodez 1.20 xG, a combined 2.08. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Dunkerque attack 0.69 / defence 1.13 against Rodez attack 1.03 / defence 0.96, drawn from 6/43 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Dunkerque 26% | Draw 31% | Rodez 43%, with Rodez to win its most likely call at 43%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 35%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 62% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 42% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Dunkerque 50%, Rodez 50%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Dunkerque's trading profile (6 games, 3 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 33% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Rodez's trading profile (6 games, 3 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Dunkerque 1.00 PPG, Rodez 1.33 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Rodez win broke the near-deadlock. Dunkerque (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Rodez (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.00 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.