Dunkerque played host to Chambéry Savoie in the Starligue on Thursday evening, and the visitors sealed a 29:38 victory. The result pushes Dunkerque further down the table while Chambéry moves closer to the top half.
Chambéry's trip to the north of France ended their run of draws. They had two draws from their opening three matches, and this win gives them two victories and one draw from three games. Dunkerque, meanwhile, were winless going into the match with three draws, and now carry zero points after three fixtures.
The scoreline tells a straightforward story. Nine goals separated the two sides, and Chambéry's attack found the net consistently throughout. Dunkerque could not find a rhythm against a visitors who moved the ball with purpose.
Looking at form, Chambéry's away record has improved. Their recent results include a 32:33 loss to Zelstat Elzas and a 29:32 defeat to PSG, but this performance at Dunkerque showed a different level. Dunkerque's last five matches have produced two wins and three losses, with their only victory coming against Ivry earlier in the season.
Our prediction before the match called for an away win, and the result confirmed that assessment. Chambéry's structure was tighter, and they took their chances when they appeared. Dunkerque's defensive shape never quite held together against the visitors' movement.
The table now shows Chambéry in ninth place with two points, while Dunkerque remain bottom with none. The gap between them is three games, and this result has made that distance feel more significant.