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SC: lineups, issues, history

Compositions, issues, history confrontations, discover the essential information to know a few hours before the opposing match at SC for the 12th day of Ligue 2.

A duel of the underdogs

Three days after facing FC, leader and strong contender for promotion, Amiens will not necessarily have an easier task against Dunkirk, the second best team in Ligue 2 in 2024. Enough to allow the Maritimes to settle into the top 5, notably thanks to an excellent home run, with five consecutive victories after an inaugural defeat against .

Eager to join Ligue 1 within three years, the USLD has given itself the means to be an ambitious club by recruiting Ewen Jaouen, Alec GeorgenVincent Sasso, Nathan Skytta ou encore Yacine Bammou. Following on from a successful second half of last season, Dunkirk can therefore hope to play spoilsport at the top of the table. A status to which Amiens SC can also claim given its current dynamics. There is no doubt who the winner of this match will go to the right side.

Titular Gene?

Except forOwen Genewho relayed Frank BoyaOmar Daf has so far started the same ten players during this week in three matches. Barring any surprises, the trend should be confirmed against Dunkirk. On paper, the most natural rotation concerns the midfielder, with Kylian Kaïboue who could in turn take a break. Unless the choice falls on Rayan Lutin, in order to add a more defensive profile. For the rest, the big thing concerns a possible change of system, with a view to Sébastien Corchia is not able to continue.

Omar Daf wants to maintain the good dynamic

“The most important thing will be our ability to repeat the performances we are currently doing. We will try to maintain regularity. Against the PFC, we showed real values ​​in the game and in the fighting spirit. Now, it will be interesting to confirm all of this game after game. We want to respond to the challenge that the opponent will offer us, whether in the game or in the fight. On an athletic level, we have a lot to offer. Now we have to keep this philosophy, of always wanting to play, always attacking. I think victories make us move forward faster. »

History: a very balanced duel

In the last eleven Ligue 2 matches against Dunkirk, Amiens has lost only one (6 draws, 4 defeats), but it was the most recent in April at the Licorne (1-0). However, the Picardy club ultimately only very rarely wins against its northern neighbor. All competitions combined, the results are 4 wins, 15 draws and 6 losses on the Amiens side. Last season was an exception, the Amiens having won on the first leg before losing on the return leg. Before that, the two previous trips to Marcel Tribut had not allowed the two teams to decide between themselves.

The latest confrontations:

L2 – 04/20/2024: Amiens – Dunkirk : 0-1

L2 – 04/11/2023: Dunkirk – Amiens : 0-1 (Kakuta)

L2 – 04/22/2022: Dunkirk – Amiens: 0-0

L2 – 03/12/2021: Amiens – Dunkerque : 3-0 (Badji *2, Akolo)

L2 -04/28/2021: Dunkirk – Amiens: 1-1 (Papeau)

DUNKIRK – AMIENS SC

12th day of Ligue 2

Friday, November 1, 8 p.m.

Marcel Tribut Stadium, Dunkirk

Photo credits: Loic Baratoux/Icon Sport

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