Ligue 2
Dijon vs Metz
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade Gaston-Gérard
Dijon vs Metz Prediction & Stats - Ligue 2 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Dijon vs Metz carries real history into this round of the Ligue 2.
The two sides meet on 12/10 (Monday) at Stade Gaston-Gérard, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Dijon vs Metz prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Dijon vs Metz
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Dijon vs Metz call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Metz
Last updated on 10-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Metz the side to beat, with roughly 34% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Ligue 2 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Dijon Preview
Dijon reach this fixture 7 match into their Ligue 2. Here is where Dijon FCO stand:
In this competition
2 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost
1.29 points per game
10 scored, at 1.43 a game
10 conceded, at 1.43 a game
Dijon FCO, season-wide
2 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Júlio Tavares, 3 goals
Most assists: Jordan Marié, 1 assists
Recent results — Dijon
12/10/2026 14:45
18/09/2026 14:00
11/09/2026 14:00
04/09/2026 14:00
31/08/2026 14:45
Metz: how they are travelling
Metz come in 7 matches into their Ligue 2.
Here is what Football Club de Metz have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 4 drawn, 1 lost
1.43 points per game
10 scored, at 1.43 a game
7 conceded, at 1 a game
Football Club de Metz, season-wide
2 won, 4 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Pape Moussa Fall, 5 goals
Most assists: Jessy Deminguet, 2 assists
Recent results — Football Club de Metz
12/10/2026 14:45
19/09/2026 14:00
14/09/2026 14:45
05/09/2026 08:00
29/08/2026 08:00
The head-to-head favours Metz
Metz have generally come out ahead of Dijon FCO in their recent meetings.
From 13 match(es):
Metz: 4 win(s)
Dijon: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Dijon vs Metz prediction.
Form comparison Dijon vs Metz
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Dijon
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
L
|
1.29 |
| Home |
W
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
W
D
D
D
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3.67 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.5 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.71 | 1.5 |
Away Team
Metz
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
W
D
|
1.43 |
| Home |
D
W
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 3.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 2.25 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.25 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 0% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.69 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.54 | 1.51 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Dijon vs Metz
Match: Dijon vs Metz
Competition: Ligue 2
Date: Monday, 12/10/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Stade Gaston-Gérard
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Stats
The statistics for Dijon vs FC Metz that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.34
League: 2.54
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 68%
Over 2.5+
34%
League: 44%
Cards
2.66
League: 4.11
Corners
8
League: 9.15
Home Team
Dijon
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
L
|
1.29 |
| Home |
W
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
W
D
D
D
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3.67 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.5 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.71 | 1.5 |
Away Team
Metz
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
W
D
|
1.43 |
| Home |
D
W
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 3.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 2.25 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.25 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 0% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.69 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.54 | 1.51 |
Corners
8.14 / Match
+26% Corners / Match
Metz received +26% more corners than Dijon in the Ligue 2
10.28 / Match
Metz
(3)
Annecy
(1)
Laval
(2)
Boulogne
(5)
Saint-Étienne
(3)
Clermont
(7)
Pau
(6)(3)
Dijon
(3)
Saint-Étienne
(2)
Red Star
(7)
Rodez
(6)
Annecy
(4)
Laval
(5)
Grenoble Foot 38
Cards
1.71 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1.71 / Match
Metz
(0)
Annecy
(1)
Laval
(3)
Boulogne
(2)
Saint-Étienne
(1)
Clermont
(2)
Pau
(0)(3)
Dijon
(2)
Saint-Étienne
(0)
Red Star
(2)
Rodez
(2)
Annecy
(1)
Laval
(2)
Grenoble Foot 38
Goals Scored
1.43 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1.43 / Match
Metz
(4)
Annecy
(2)
Laval
(3)
Boulogne
(1)
Saint-Étienne
(2)
Clermont
(1)
Pau
(0)(2)
Dijon
(2)
Saint-Étienne
(0)
Red Star
(4)
Rodez
(1)
Annecy
(1)
Laval
(0)
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Goals Conceded
1.43 / Match
+30%
Dijon condeded +30% more goals than Metz
1 / Match
Metz
(2)
Annecy
(1)
Laval
(2)
Boulogne
(1)
Saint-Étienne
(3)
Clermont
(1)
Pau
(1)(4)
Dijon
(2)
Saint-Étienne
(1)
Red Star
(1)
Rodez
(1)
Annecy
(1)
Laval
(0)
Grenoble Foot 38
Ligue 2 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saint-Étienne
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 2 |
Red Star
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 2.13 |
| 3 |
Montpellier
|
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1.88 |
| 4 |
Reims
|
8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
Nancy
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 6 |
Annecy
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 7 |
Dijon
|
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Pau
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 9 |
Sochaux
|
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 10 |
Metz
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 11 |
Dunkerque
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 8 | 1 |
| 12 |
Guingamp
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 8 | 1 |
| 13 |
Nantes
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 8 | 1 |
| 14 |
Grenoble Foot 38
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 8 | 1 |
| 15 |
Rodez
|
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 18 | -4 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 16 |
Boulogne
|
8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 17 |
Clermont
|
8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 18 |
Laval
|
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 5 | 0.63 |
Odds
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