Nantes vs Dunkerque prediction, odds and how to watch

Dunkerque produced a gritty second-half comeback to beat Saint-Étienne 2-1 in Ligue 2, with goals from Khalil Ayari and Souleymane Keita overturning a first-half deficit. It was a result that defied the pre-match evidence completely.

Sochaux ground out a 1-0 win over Nantes in Ligue 2, with Benjamin Gomel scoring the only goal eight minutes after being booked. Nantes had more of the ball and more chances but lacked the cutting edge when it mattered.

Dunkerque claimed a 2-0 victory at Nancy on Friday evening, with goals from Nehemiah Fernandez and Brandon Bokangu settling the contest despite the visitors being dominated in effort and discipline. Nancy's night unravelled through a red card, two yellows, and a performance that never matched the occasion.

Guingamp and Nantes served up a chaotic six-goal draw in Ligue 2, with Nantes twice leading before Wilitty Younoussa pulled Guingamp level and Antoine Joujou's late strike forced a share of the spoils. Neither side deserved to win. Both deserved to lose.

Thomas Robinet's left-foot finish on the stroke of half-time gave Nantes a 1-0 win over ten-man Nancy in Ligue 2, ending a miserable run of three consecutive defeats for the hosts. Nancy's evening unravelled after Pape Meïssa Ba picked up a yellow card in the 38th minute, with the visitors reduced to ten men at some point during a feisty, card-heavy contest.

Dunkerque controlled 62 per cent of the ball and created the better chances but could not find a winner, as Opa Sangante's first-half goal earned Clermont a point they will take all day long.

Nantes have won once in their last six Ligue 2 matches and conceded eleven goals in five home games. Dunkerque arrive with momentum and nothing to fear.

Nantes have shipped 11 goals in five Ligue 2 matches and cannot afford another soft performance at home. Reims arrive unbeaten and will fancy this.