Clermont Foot vs Dijon - Ligue 2

There is a notable edge to this Ligue 2 fixture. When Clermont Foot meet Dijon at the home ground on August 21, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.

Clermont Foot head into the contest positioned 16th in the Ligue 2 standings, while Dijon arrive sitting 13th. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, D in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that has the alarm bells ringing. The visitors have been enduring a wretched campaign, W in their last five and a season win rate of just 16.67% that leaves them deep in trouble. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. That result ended the European giants' 14-game unbeaten run in the competition, as Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham were contained by an "incredible" performance from a player barely anyone outside of France had heard of.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Clermont Foot will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Dijon must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. The Germany club were said to be looking for an out-and-out striker to allow Harry Kane to play a deeper role, and made an approach for Sesko in 2024.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman I. Baldé — 5 goals this term — will be one to watch. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Priske's winner against Swansea came after a set-piece found Vicente and he squared the ball for the striker.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Dijon look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Ligue 2 picture. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.