Dijon FC (W)
- Dijon FC (W) are 7th in Division 1 Women 2025/2026 (21 points from 16 matches).
- Dijon FC (W) are unbeaten in their last two matches, drawing at home to Nantes (1-1) and away to Fleury Merogis U.S (0-0).
- Pierre-Alain Picard, who took over at Dijon in July 2025, has been trying to build a more proactive and possession-based team.
St Etienne (W)
- St Etienne (W) have found life tough on the road, winning just once and losing five times in eight away matches in Division 1 Women 2025/2026.
- St Etienne (W) are on a two-game losing streak after a 4-0 away defeat at OL Lyonnes was followed by a 2-0 loss at home to Strasbourg last weekend.
- Sebastien Joseph knows Dijon well from his recent spell at Dijon FC (W).
- His side are capable of switching between a defensive 5-4-1 and a more attacking 4-3-3 and he will try to outmaneuver Dijon in this fixture by pressing high and changing the pace of the game.
Head-to-Head
Dijon FC (W) have won their last two meetings with St Etienne (W), including a 1-0 win away from home two months ago in Division 1 Women 2025/2026.
Key Players
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Recent scorers and threats:
- Lea Declercq remains Dijon’s most reliable attacking option in front of goal with four goals scored in 16 Division 1 Women 2025/2026 matches to date.
- Nadia Krezyman has chipped in with two goals in the last five games to give Dijon an attacking edge that St Etienne (W) are missing.
- Sofie Hornemann has been St Etienne’s best player and most dangerous forward in Division 1 Women 2025/2026 with three goals in 16 games.
Betting Insights
- Dijon FC (W) are favourites with the bookmakers to beat St Etienne (W) in Division 1 Women 2025/2026 at 1.72, with the visitors coming in at 4.55.
- The under 2.5 goals market at 1.71 is a strong alternative.
Prediction
With both sides struggling to score goals in the final third and the superior league position and head-to-head record, we are backing Dijon to nick the win here at a shade of odds-on.
