Dunkerque vs Annecy Prediction & Betting Tips (31 January)

We will undoubtedly have to take into account this Dunkirk team in the race for the play-offs this year. After having already participated last season without success, the USLD now finds itself at the gates of the top 5 with only 3 lengths behind the 2nd place synonymous with direct accession to Ligue 1. In great form for several weeks, the Maritimes had been able to achieve 4 consecutive successes in the championship against Saint-Etienne 1-0, Laval 1-2, Montpellier 1-3 and Pau 3-1 before falling against a Le Mans team which did not most lost in 15 L2 matches 1-0 last Monday. A tone below its opponent of the day, FC Annecy risks falling a little short if it wishes to compete in the play-offs this year.

However, nothing is lost for this team which is in 8th place in the ranking with 6 lengths behind on the 5th day. Because after losing twice against Le Mans 1-2 and against Reims 2-1 at the beginning of January, the Reds have been able to revive in recent weeks. The Haut-Savoyards have indeed won their last 2 matches against Amiens 2-0 and against Clermont 2-1 to come back within striking distance of the race for the climb.

For Dunkirk, the young replacement Massock, the starting left-back Abner, the valuable midfielder Diong and the sentinel Eguaras continue their convalescence. On top of that, starting central defender Sasso and full-back Linguet are also forced to throw in the towel at the moment. On the other hand, the midfielder loaned this winter Doucet (by Paris FC) could have playing time as could the newly arrived defender Lagae (La Gantoise). In the opposite direction, the young nugget Yassine (2 goals, 6 assists) signed up with Strasbourg and the full-back Konda joined Cercle Bruges this week.

The Maritimes can, however, always count on winger Essimi (5 goals, 3 assists) and center forward Robinet (9 goals) in particular. There also remains quality in the midfield with the excellent Sekongo (6 goals, 2 assists) and Bardeli (7 goals, 4 assists) who are tipped to start.

• Summary: USL Dunkerque is going head to head with Annecy FC starting on 31 Jan 2026 at 13:00 UTC at Stade Marcel Tribut stadium, Dunkerque city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 2 .
• Referee: Faouzi Benchabane
• Dunkerque Feedinco Rating: 6.84
• Annecy Feedinco Rating: 6.73