Dijon FCO
- Dijon FCO are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (W3, D2).
- National 2025/2026 leaders Dijon FCO will play 6th-placed Versailles 78 on Friday in a crucial game for both promotion-chasing clubs.
- Baptiste Ridira has had a very positive impact on Dijon FCO since taking over in July 2024, introducing a possession-first approach and instilling a structured, patient build-up among his players.
- They are a possession-oriented team that can control the tempo and pick their moments to strike when their opponents are out of position.
- Dijon’s home record in National 2025/2026 is an impressive W6, D4, L1, with recent results including a 2-1 home victory over SC Aubagne Air Bel and a 1-0 away win at Quevilly.
- Julien Domingues, who is Dijon’s top scorer with 10 goals in National 2025/2026, is the main goal threat and Yanis Barka has scored 4 of Dijon's last 9 goals.
Versailles 78
- Versailles 78 are unbeaten in their last 5 games (W3, D2).
- Versailles 78 are also in good shape and will provide a serious test to Dijon on Friday.
- Jordan Gonzalez has done a good job since being appointed in November 2024 and has overseen an organized and pragmatic style that is solid at the back and dangerous on the counter.
- In 12 National 2025/2026 away games this season, Versailles have won six, drawn three and lost three (W1, D1 in their last two).
Head-to-Head
Dijon have won four of the last five meetings with Versailles and they can make it five from six in this head-to-head.
Key Players
- Julien Domingues, who is Dijon’s top scorer with 10 goals in National 2025/2026, is the main goal threat and Yanis Barka has scored 4 of Dijon's last 9 goals.
- Shelton Guillaume is the danger man for Versailles with nine goals in 24 National 2025/2026 games, he has scored three of their last nine goals and is capable of scoring on his own here.
Betting Insights
- Dijon can boast a superior home record to Versailles with 2.09 scored and only 0.91 conceded on average, compared to their visitors’ 1.25 and 0.83 respectively, which has seen the hosts sit top of the table with 49 points from 24 games, compared to Versailles' 41.
- The odds of Dijon winning are fair at 1.68, Over 2.5 goals at 2.12 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.71, which will be our selections.
Prediction
Dijon’s structured approach should be able to break down their disciplined visitors, but the home team’s solid defensive record suggests that Versailles won’t find the net too often in this clash of contrasting styles.
