⚽ Ligue 2

Dunkerque vs Saint Etienne Prediction

AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for Dunkerque vs Saint Etienne in the Ligue 2. Kick-off Saturday 12 September 2026, 18:00 UTC.

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Dunkerque face Saint Etienne in the Ligue 2, kicking off Saturday 12 September 2026, 18:00 UTC. Recent form: Dunkerque have 1 win from their last 5, while Saint Etienne have 5 wins from their last 5. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a Saint Etienne win the most likely result at 60%, projecting a 1.4-2.5 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for Dunkerque vs Saint Etienne with model probabilities and value against the latest bookmaker odds.

🔥 Best Bet

Model pick

Over 2.5 @ 1.70

74%Medium AI Confidence

🎯 Score probability

Score probability heatmap (model, exp. 1.36 – 2.52 goals)

	0	1	2	3	4
0	2.1%	5.2%	6.6%	5.5%	3.5%
1	2.8%	7.1%	8.9%	7.5%	4.7%
2	1.9%	4.8%	6.1%	5.1%	3.2%
3	0.9%	2.2%	2.7%	2.3%	1.5%
4	0.3%	0.7%	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%

Projected score: 1-2

Dunkerque winDrawSaint Etienne win

🧠 Model summary

Our prediction for Dunkerque vs Saint Etienne is generated entirely by our model ensemble: every market shows the model probability next to the bookmaker odds, so you can see exactly where the value sits. Our main pick is over 2.5 goals at odds 1.70, the selection our model is most confident in at 74%. On the match result, the model rates a Saint Etienne win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 60%. Goals lean over 2.5 (74%), both teams to score points yes (66%). Separately, the biggest value edge versus the bookmaker price is over 3.5 goals at odds 2.62 (+42.1% model value).

Best value

Over 3.5 at odds 2.62, 54% model probability, +42.1% value versus the bookmaker price.

📊 Key numbers

Dunkerque 20%Draw 20%Saint Etienne 60%

20%20%60%

60%

Saint Etienne Win

74%

Over 2.5 goals

66%

BTTS yes

+42.1%

Best value: Over 3.5

📈 Recent form

Dunkerque

Dunkerque come into this game with 1 win and 2 draws from their last 5, scoring 8 and conceding 9. Their biggest win in that run was 4-2 at home to Grenoble. Their most recent defeat was 0-2 at Nancy.

DDunkerque 1-1 Clermont FootLigue 2
LNancy 2-0 DunkerqueLigue 2
LDunkerque 0-1 MontpellierLigue 2
DReims 3-3 DunkerqueLigue 2
WDunkerque 4-2 GrenobleLigue 2

Saint Etienne

Saint Etienne come into this game with 5 wins from their last 5, scoring 16 and conceding 4. They are unbeaten in 5. Their biggest win in that run was 4-0 at home to Grenoble. They have found the net in every one of those 5 matches.

WSaint Etienne 3-1 MontpellierLigue 2
WDijon 2-3 Saint EtienneLigue 2
WSaint Etienne 4-0 GrenobleLigue 2
WSaint Etienne 3-1 Clermont FootLigue 2
WSochaux 0-3 Saint EtienneLigue 2

⚽ Match Result (1X2)

The match result market prices Dunkerque at 20% to win and Saint Etienne at 60%, with the draw at 20%. Our model makes a Saint Etienne win the most likely outcome.

Selection	Model %	Odds	Value
Saint Etienne Win	60%	@ 1.75	+4.3%
Dunkerque Win	20%	@ 4.00	-18.6%
Draw	20%	@ 3.40	-31.8%

🔀 Double Chance

Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Saint Etienne or Draw at 1.20 (81% model).

Selection	Model %	Odds	Value
Saint Etienne or Draw	81%	@ 1.20	-2.8%
Dunkerque or Draw	42%	@ 1.91	-20.2%

📈 Over / Under Goals

Total goals are modelled from an expected 1.4-2.5 scoreline. The lean is over 2.5 goals at 74% probability.

Selection	Model %	Odds	Value
Over 3.5	54%	@ 2.62	+42.1%
Over 2.5	74%	@ 1.70	+26.4%
Over 1.5	90%	@ 1.20	+7.9%
Under 3.5	46%	@ 1.44	-34.1%
Under 2.5	26%	@ 2.10	-46.1%
Under 1.5	10%	@ 4.33	-56.2%

🥅 Both Teams To Score

Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams to score at 66%.

Selection	Model %	Odds	Value
BTTS Yes	66%	@ 1.67	+9.5%
BTTS No	34%	@ 2.10	-27.7%

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Dunkerque vs Saint Etienne?

Our main pick is over 2.5 goals at odds 1.70, with 74% model confidence. The biggest separate value edge is over 3.5 goals at 2.62 (+42.1% value).

Who is the favourite for Dunkerque vs Saint Etienne?

Our model makes a Saint Etienne win the most likely result at 60%. It projects an expected 1.4-2.5 scoreline for Dunkerque vs Saint Etienne.

What is the predicted score for Dunkerque vs Saint Etienne?

The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-2, based on expected goals of 1.36 for Dunkerque and 2.52 for Saint Etienne. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.

When do Dunkerque and Saint Etienne play?

Kick-off is Saturday 12 September 2026, 18:00 UTC.

How are these predictions generated?

Every market probability is produced by our ensemble of independent statistical and machine-learning models, then compared against bookmaker odds to find value. No human opinion is involved.

Are these football tips free?

Yes, completely free. We publish new picks every morning across all our channels.