Laval vs Dunkerque Prediction 18.10.2024

• Competition: France - Ligue 2
• Date: Friday, 18th, October 2024
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK/20.00 CEST
• Venue: Stade Francis Le Basser (Laval)

As they look to maintain their chase for a top-two position, Dunkerque will travel to Stade Francis Le Basser to face Laval in Ligue 2’s ninth round on Friday.

It is fair to say that Stade Lavalois were one of the pleasant surprises last term with a seventh-place finish, narrowly missing out on a playoff spot, but the start of the new season has seen them struggle somewhat with inconsistency. With 11 points gathered from eight second-tier matches, Olivier Frapolli's side finds itself comfortably positioned in the middle of the table at 10th place, five points clear of Rodez in the relegation playoff zone, so they will be hoping for a strong performance on Friday to maintain a healthy distance from the drop zone.

What Dunkerque is currently showcasing is a true surprise, and even the most loyal fans did not anticipate such a brilliant performance, especially after watching their team finish last season just above the relegation zone in Ligue 2. After eight completed league matches, Les Maritimes have established themselves as one of the top teams in French second-tier football, and their impressive haul of 16 points places them in an excellent third position, tied on points with Lorient in the automatic promotion spot.

Laval vs Dunkerque Betting Tips : X2 (DOUBLE CHANCE)

Here, we believe Stade Lavallois have been unjustly labeled as favorites while we strongly feel that the boys in blue and white have all the necessary tools to take something away from their Friday visit. After falling to a late 0-1 loss at Paris FC last time out to end a five-game unbeaten run (three wins on the bounce), Les Tango will be eager for a quick response, but their recent home form leaves much to be deisred as they have to show only one triumph from their last four matches in front of their own fans. Furthermore, Frapolli’s squad is gearing up for a clash with a Dunkerque team currently in red-hot form, highlighted by their fantastic record of five victories in their last six appearances in L2. Furthermore, Les Maritimes triumphed 2-1 against Laval in their last visit to Francis Le Basser, offering them even more confidence as they look to prolong their undefeated streak. Taking all factors into account, we believe it would come as no surprise if Luis Castro's side continues to deliver sparkling performances and races towards the automatic promotion spots with confidence.