Le Mans vs Dunkerque prediction 26.01.2026 | Ligue 2

Le Mans have shown strong consistency in recent weeks, remaining unbeaten across their last six competitive matches with three wins and three draws. More impressively, Patrick Videira’s men are currently on a 14-game unbeaten league run, although they have struggled to convert performances into victories in recent fixtures, drawing 0–0 with Saint-Étienne and 1-1 with Rodez.

Their overall season statistics underline solid defensive organisation, with clean sheets recorded in a notable proportion of matches and an average of fewer than one goal conceded per game. At home, Le Mans have tended to control matches effectively, with strong possession metrics contributing to several positive results at Stade Jean-Bouin, where they are unbeaten in seven consecutive league outings.

While specific injury updates are limited in publicly available sources, Le Mans have rotated their squad to manage fitness levels during a congested mid-season schedule - a common challenge in Ligue 2 campaigns. Dame Gueye remains the team’s leading scorer with five league goals.

Dunkerque arrive in excellent form, having won four of their last six Ligue 2 matches and averaging an impressive 2.5 goals per game over that period, underlining their attacking threat. Unlike Le Mans, who have struggled to secure wins in recent weeks, Albert Sánchez’s side have claimed four successive Ligue 2 victories and are among the most in-form teams in the division.

Their away record has also been encouraging, as they are unbeaten in their last six trips on the road, including back-to-back away wins - a 2-1 victory over Laval followed by a convincing 3-1 success against Montpellier.

No specific injuries have been widely reported ahead of this fixture, suggesting head coach Sánchez is likely to have his preferred attacking options available, which have been instrumental in Dunkerque’s recent success. Thomas Robinet has been their leading scorer in Ligue 2 this season, netting nine goals.