This marks the first match in this season’s competition for the home side, who finished last season in 4th position. In their last match for Ligue 2, they suffered a defeat against Metz (1-0). Over their last 10 home fixtures, Dunkerque has secured 5 victories, 1 draw, and 4 losses. The team has conceded goals in 7 of those matches, indicating that their defence needs bolstering. In 15 games, they only managed to overturn the score in 1 of the 6 instances where they conceded first.
Dunkerque aspires to be competitive in Ligue 2 again and aims to begin on a positive note. Last season, they finished 4th and were close to promotion. At home, they will strive to take control of the match and dictate the pace, leaving little room for the opposition. With this mentality, they stand a good chance of winning their opening match against Clermont.