Reims vs Dijon - Ligue 2

A fascinating Ligue 2 chapter awaits on October 16, 2026 when Reims take on Dijon at Stade Auguste-Delaune — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Manchester United face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday but Michael Carrick's squad is depleted by injuries.

Reims head into the contest positioned 4th in the Ligue 2 standings, while Dijon arrive sitting 7th. The hosts have struggled for consistency, DLDWD in their last five pointing to a win rate of 31.58%. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, WDWWD over their last five with a campaign win rate of 44.74%. Where Reims have leaned on defensive discipline, Dijon have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. It’s safe to say that Paige Bueckers is putting up elite all-around numbers in her second WNBA season for the Dallas Wings, averaging over 20 points and nearly six assists a night.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Reims and Dijon have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

With Y. Fofana leading the league's scoring charts at 6 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. However, the Norwegian forward is understood to be maintaining his composure as one of the senior figures in Enzo Maresca's dressing room according to the Daily Mail.

The odds frame the contest with Reims at 1.7300, the draw at 3.9200 and Dijon at 4.1500, reflecting the balance of probability. The pricing reflects Reims's home advantage and the form they carry into the contest. On balance, Reims look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.