USL Dunkerque VS Grenoble

The opener of the Ligue 2 season is a highly anticipated encounter. The home team, Dunkirk, will face their nemesis, Grenoble, on their home turf. Despite having a poor head - to - head record historically, Dunkirk's ambition for the new season and their thirst for revenge cannot be underestimated. Dunkirk has undergone significant personnel changes during the off - season. However, their home ground is a crucial place for them to pick up points. Their goal for the new season is clear: they no longer want to fight for relegation survival and aim to achieve as high a ranking as possible. On the other hand, Grenoble has a huge psychological edge. They managed to secure their top - flight status last season by defeating Dunkirk twice. In the past 12 meetings, they have an outstanding record of 6 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses. This dominance in previous encounters will surely boost their confidence as they enter this game.