Dijon vs Lyon
3rd February 2000hrs
Football – France – Ligue 1
Pick Away Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 5/4 odds taken 1333 GMT, Tuesday 2 February
In Ligue 1 on Wednesday night, Dijon and Lyon go head-to-head at the Stade Gaston Gerard. The home side are embroiled in a survival battle, as the Owls are second from bottom with 22 matches played. As for Lyon, they are flying high in second place, just two points behind surprise leaders Lille. Can Les Gones keep the pressure on with three points in Dijon in midweek?
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Dijon Preview – Owls’ winless home run to continue?
Dijon, who finished in 16th spot last term, have had a tough season in Ligue 1 up until now. After 22 games, the Owls are in 19th place with just 15 points to their name. Overall, they have won only two matches, drawn nine times and suffered 11 defeats.
Former Lyon midfielder David Linares is the man in charge at the Stade Gaston Gerard these days. Linares is having a tough time at present, failing to win any of his last five Ligue 1 games. Since three successive draws, Dijon have lost back-to-back matches to Lorient and Lille.
Incredibly, Dijon have failed to win any of their opening 11 home league matches this term. They head into this one having drawn six and lost five on their own patch, with only Nimes picking up fewer home points. The hosts are the big 8/1 underdogs on Wednesday.
Lyon Preview – Garcia’s boys to leave Dijon with maximum points?
Rudi Garcia’s Lyon have had a fine season so far. At the time of writing, the Kids are sitting pretty in second place, two points behind Lille and a point ahead of champions Paris Saint-Germain, who occupy third position. Lyon have picked up 13 league wins, drawn seven and lost just two.
Olympique have the best away record in France’s top tier. So far, Lyon have taken an impressive 22 points on their travels, picking up six wins and four draws from 11 away fixtures. Since a 2-1 loss at Montpellier in September, Garcia’s side have won six and drawn three of nine Ligue 1 away fixtures.
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Lyon are in stunning form, winning 5-0 at St Etienne in their previous away match. Can they leave Dijon in midweek with all three points?
Dijon vs Lyon Betting Advice
Back in August, Lyon were far too strong for Dijon at the Groupama Stadium. Memphis Depay was the hero, scoring a hat-trick in the 4-1 home win. Dijon have won just one of their last seven against Lyon.
Key Facts – Dijon vs Lyon Betting Tip
- Dijon have beaten Lyon just once in the last five years
- The Owls have yet to win a home game this term
- Lyon have the best away record, losing only one of 11 on the road
Lyon will be hoping to keep the pressure on the leaders with three points at the Stade Gaston Gerard on Wednesday. Garcia’s men have kept clean sheets in three of their six away league wins this term. Check out the tasty odds of 5/4 for the visitors to win this one without conceding.
As we mentioned, Memphis Depay ran riot against Dijon in August, scoring a treble in a 4-1 Lyon win. Take a punt on the Dutch international to net the opening goal of this one, which is available at the solid price of 4/1.
The best betting odds for Dijon vs Lyon
Dijon to win: 8/1 at Bet365
Draw: 17/4 at Bet365
Lyon to win: 1/3 at Bet365
