Match Information
Match Overview
Boulazac host Gravelines-Dunkerque at Boulazac Arena on November 6 in an LNB fixture between two sides in the lower half of the table. Boulazac sit 13th, while the visitors are 16th, so only three places separate them. For both clubs, every league result carries weight in the context of the standings.
The most relevant factor here is recent form, and it makes uncomfortable reading for both teams. Gravelines-Dunkerque have lost all five of their most recent matches across LNB and French Cup play. In those games they conceded 106 against Denain-Voltaire in the French Cup on October 6 and 101 against Nanterre on October 10, and they scored more than 83 only once, in a defeat. Boulazac have fared slightly better, with a single win in their last five, an 84-73 home victory over JL Bourg on October 10. However, they come into this game on the back of two heavy defeats: a 90-75 loss at Paris on October 18 and a 72-97 home loss to Le Mans on October 24.
The head-to-head record adds a further layer. Boulazac won both meetings last season, taking a 97-67 home victory on November 11, 2025 and a 92-91 win in Gravelines-Dunkerque on March 8. Of the ten meetings listed, Boulazac have won six and Gravelines-Dunkerque four, and the contests have often been high scoring.
No injuries are reported for either squad, so both coaching staffs should have their full rosters available. Boulazac are managed by Amir Ghalenoei. With neither side having won recently away from home, the opportunity to end a poor run in front of a home crowd could give Boulazac a small edge in motivation, though the data offers no clear separation between two struggling teams.
Predicted Lineups
Boulazac
Hosseini; Rezaeian, Hardani, Khalilzadeh, Nemati, Yousefi; Mohebi, Ghorbani, Ezatolahi, Taremi; Azmoun
Gravelines-Dunkerque
Jo Hyeon-Woo; Kim Tae-Hyeon, Lee Han-Beom, Kim Tae-Hyeon, Cho Hyun-Taek; Lee Kang-In, Park Jin-Seob, Lee Jae-Sung, Hwang Hee-Chan; Oh Se-Hun, Son Heung-Min
Team Form Analysis
Boulazac
League Position: 13Boulazac Form Analysis
Boulazac have won one of their last five matches, and the trajectory has been downward in the most recent games. The only victory was an 84-73 home win over JL Bourg on October 10. Since then they have lost 90-75 at Paris on October 18 and 72-97 at home to Le Mans on October 24.
Defensively, the record is a concern. Across the five games they have conceded 87 at Strasbourg on October 3, 107 at Challans in the French Cup on October 6, 73 against JL Bourg, 90 at Paris and 97 against Le Mans. That is an average of roughly 91 points per game, with the 97 allowed to Le Mans coming at home.
Offensively, their scoring has ranged from 72 to 96 points. Their output of 75 at Strasbourg and 72 against Le Mans suggests difficulty against stronger defensive opposition, while the 96 in the French Cup defeat at Challans shows they can score freely in a more open game. Four of the five matches were LNB fixtures, and three of those ended in defeat.
Gravelines-Dunkerque
League Position: 16Gravelines-Dunkerque Form Analysis
Gravelines-Dunkerque arrive on a five-game losing run. All of those defeats came away from or inside the LNB and French Cup schedule: 70-65 to Lyon-Villeurbanne at home on October 4, 106-81 at Denain-Voltaire in the French Cup on October 6, 101-73 at Nanterre on October 10, 92-83 at home to Dijon on October 18 and 89-81 at JL Bourg on October 24.
The defensive numbers stand out. They have conceded 70, 106, 101, 92 and 89 points, an average of roughly 92 per game. Two of the heaviest defeats, at Denain-Voltaire and Nanterre, were by margins of 25 and 28 points respectively.
Offensively, they have scored 65, 81, 73, 83 and 81 points, never reaching 90 in the stretch. Their closest results were the five-point home loss to Lyon-Villeurbanne and the eight-point away loss at JL Bourg, which came in the most recent match. Two of the five defeats came at home or in tighter contests, suggesting competitiveness in some games despite the losing run.
Head-to-Head
Boulazac
Gravelines-Dunkerque
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-08 | Gravelines-Dunkerque | 91 - 92 | Boulazac |
| 2025-11-11 | Boulazac | 97 - 67 | Gravelines-Dunkerque |
| 2021-06-03 | Boulazac | 75 - 80 | Gravelines-Dunkerque |
| 2021-01-29 | Gravelines-Dunkerque | 100 - 84 | Boulazac |
| 2019-10-04 | Gravelines-Dunkerque | 108 - 106 | Boulazac |
| 2019-04-13 | Boulazac | 72 - 65 | Gravelines-Dunkerque |
| 2018-11-09 | Gravelines-Dunkerque | 69 - 77 | Boulazac |
| 2018-02-03 | Gravelines-Dunkerque | 113 - 111 | Boulazac |
| 2017-10-10 | Boulazac | 75 - 71 | Gravelines-Dunkerque |
| 2013-04-13 | Gravelines-Dunkerque | 63 - 56 | Boulazac |
Memorable Matches
The rivalry has produced several tight, high-scoring games. The most recent meeting, on March 8, 2026, finished 92-91 in Boulazac's favour at Gravelines-Dunkerque, a one-point margin. Earlier, on October 4, 2019, Gravelines-Dunkerque edged a 108-106 contest at home, and on February 3, 2018 they won 113-111 in another two-point thriller. Boulazac have also enjoyed convincing wins, notably the 97-67 home victory on November 11, 2025, a 30-point margin that is the widest in the listed history. Overall, the listed record favours Boulazac six wins to four, and several of the fixtures have been decided by narrow margins.
Venue Factor
Boulazac Arena will host the match, and Boulazac will look to draw on home support after a difficult spell. Their most recent home outings have been mixed: an 84-73 win over JL Bourg on October 10 followed by a 72-97 defeat to Le Mans on October 24. The head-to-head record at the arena includes the 97-67 victory over Gravelines-Dunkerque on November 11, 2025.
Gravelines-Dunkerque travel having
Injury Concerns
Boulazac
Gravelines-Dunkerque
No injuries reported
