Unbeaten Reims want more than draws against in-form Dijon
Dijon travel to the Stade Auguste-Delaune to face Stade de Reims on Friday, 16 October 2026, in the ninth round of Ligue 2. Reims are fourth and still unbeaten after eight games, but five draws in eight games have frustrated manager Nicolas Usaï, who is publicly demanding wins and quicker starts at home. Dijon are seventh and arrive on a run of three straight wins. Kick-off is at 20:00, with Eddy Rosier the referee.
“Dijon est une équipe très joueuse et en pleine confiance, donc ça peut donner un match assez ouvert.” – Reims manager Nicolas Usaï
Predicted lineups: Reims vs Dijon
Reims are without Mory Gbane, Hafiz Umar Ibrahim, Joseph Okumu, Lenny Sylla and Martial Tia, all injured, but Mohamed Daramy is in the squad. They have named an unchanged starting eleven for their last two games, and I expect the same shape again, with top scorer Yaya Fofana behind Sambou Soumano. Dijon played on Monday, so they have had two fewer days of rest, but France Bleu reports that Faty and Meynadier are back in the squad. Baptiste Ridira’s side are likely to keep the diamond that beat Metz, with Julio Tavarès and Ange Lago up front.
Stade de Reims Team News & Preview
Reims have 14 points from eight games, with three wins and five draws, and a goal difference of 15:9. They are hard to beat, but last Saturday’s 0-0 at Nantes was another game in which they did not create enough clear chances, as Usaï admitted. At home they have won only one of four league games, and they have not kept a clean sheet at the Delaune this season.
Usaï made his feelings clear this week: “On ne peut pas se contenter de faire des matchs nuls.” He wants his side to be “encore plus proactifs” at the start of home games. Fofana leads the scoring with five league goals, and Kouranfal has been one of the stories of the season after joining from the regional leagues.
What works for or against Reims
- Unbeaten in eight league games.
- 15 goals scored, among the best attacks in the division.
- Five draws in eight games and only one home win.
- No home clean sheet yet this season.
Dijon FCO Team News & Preview
Dijon are seventh with 12 points and have won three in a row: 3-2 against Laval, 2-1 at Annecy and 4-2 against Metz on Monday. They were 3-0 up after 32 minutes against Metz, with Vargas-Ríos, Lago and Tavarès scoring, and finished with an xG of 2.56 to Metz’s 1.48.
The defensive record is the other side of the story. Dijon have conceded in all eight of their league games, and both teams have scored in seven of them. Away from home they have been harder to beat, unbeaten in four with a win and three draws. Tavarès is their top scorer with four goals.
What works for or against Dijon
- Three straight wins and 14 league goals.
- Unbeaten in four away league games.
- Conceded in all eight league games.
- Two days less rest after Monday's game.
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Reims Form, Stats & Data
Reims score 1.88 goals and concede 1.13 per league game. They have been solid away from home, but at the Delaune their games have been more open, and Usaï now wants his side to take the initiative from the first whistle.
Dijon Form, Stats & Data
Dijon score 1.75 and concede 1.5 per league game. They are confident and direct in attack through Tavarès and Lago, but they have not kept a single clean sheet in the league.
Reims vs Dijon: Prediction & Betting Tip
Dijon have conceded in every league game this season, and both teams have scored in seven of their eight matches. Reims have scored freely, have not kept a home clean sheet, and their manager has demanded a more attacking approach at the Delaune. Usaï himself expects an open game, and with Dijon arriving full of confidence after scoring nine goals in three wins, I expect both teams to score.
The one thing that gives me pause is Dijon’s away form. Their four away games have been tight, with only nine goals in total, and Reims kept clean sheets in two of their away draws. If Dijon set up cautiously on short rest, this could be a low-scoring game. But Reims‘ need to attack at home should open it up.
The bet: Both Teams to Score – Yes at 1.64 with Winz. Score prediction: 2-1.