Dunkerque face Laval at Stade Marcel-Tribut, Dunkerque on Friday, Apr 9 at 8:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Ligue 2, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Dunkerque come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Laval travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Dunkerque face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Laval have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Laval won 2–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Dunkerque a slight edge, but Laval are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.