USL Dunkerque are slightly favored to win based on current Ligue 2 form, sitting just ahead of Pau FC in the January 2026 table with 27 points from 17 games compared to Pau’s 26 from 17. Typical market odds for this kind of tight mid-table clash are around 2.30 for Dunkerque, 3.10 for the draw, and 3.10 for Pau, reflecting only a marginal home advantage with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between USL Dunkerque and Pau FC is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time on January 16, 2026, which corresponds to 6:00 PM UTC since France operates on Central European Time in January. Fans should verify closer to kick-off in case of any minor scheduling adjustments by the league.

The game will be played at Stade Marcel-Tribut in Dunkirk, France, the home ground of USL Dunkerque located near the northern French coast. The stadium typically holds around 4,000–5,000 spectators and offers a compact atmosphere that tends to favor the home side, especially in tight Ligue 2 encounters.

Given Dunkerque’s slightly better goal difference (+10) versus Pau’s (-2) after 17 rounds and their home advantage at Stade Marcel-Tribut, a narrow home win is the most probable outcome. Odds in the region of 2.30 on Dunkerque, 3.10 on the draw, and 3.10 on Pau suggest bookmakers expect a low-scoring match where a 1-0 or 2-1 scoreline for the hosts is a realistic prediction.

Recent head-to-head data between USL Dunkerque and Pau FC shows a balanced rivalry, with a notable 3-2 home win for Dunkerque and a 1-1 draw when Pau hosted, indicating competitive and often close games. This pattern supports the expectation of another tight contest, with neither side historically dominating the fixture.