Reims host Dijon in Ligue 2 on October 16, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 at Stade Auguste-Delaune II. Fourth-placed Reims have not lost any of their first eight league matches, but Dijon arrive in seventh after three consecutive victories. The home side’s unbeaten record meets an away team in strong scoring form, making this a test of whether Reims can turn another competitive performance into a win or Dijon can extend their surge.

Reims' Recent Form and Key Stats

Reims have taken three wins and five draws from their eight Ligue 2 fixtures, scoring an average of 1.9 goals and conceding 1.1 per match. Their league unbeaten run now stands at 15 matches. That consistency has put them fourth, although draws have limited their progress: their latest result was a 0-0 against Nantes on October 10.

The wider recent record is less convincing than the league run alone suggests. Across their last five matches, Reims have one win, three draws and one defeat, averaging 1.0 goal scored and 1.4 conceded. The distinction matters: their unbeaten streak applies to Ligue 2, while the five-match figures cover matches more broadly. Nicolas Usaï’s side will be looking for greater attacking output after the goalless draw with Nantes.

Yaya Fofana has been a prominent scorer, with nearly five league goals, while Daouda Guindo has supplied three assists. Théo Leoni is another important player, and Mohamed Daramy and Sambou Soumano are among the attacking options mentioned for Reims. Tom Ritzy Hülsmann kept a clean sheet against Nantes. Reims will be without Lenny Sylla, Mory Gbane and Martial Tia; Joseph Okumu and Hafiz Ibrahim are doubtful.

There is also a reminder that Reims matches do not always produce goals. Seven of their last 21 Ligue 2 fixtures ended with under 0.5 total goals, as did three of their last 11 home league matches. Those figures sit alongside a season scoring average of 1.9, illustrating why their unbeaten record should not be mistaken for a guarantee of an open game.

Dijon's Recent Form and Key Stats

Promoted at the start of the season, Dijon did not win any of their first five league games. They have since won three in a row, beating Stade Lavallois 3-2, FC Annecy 2-1 and Metz 4-2. The Metz victory came on October 12 and continued a run in which Dijon have found ways to win close contests as well as a high-scoring one.

The visitors have three wins, three draws and two defeats in Ligue 2, with averages of 1.8 goals scored and 1.5 conceded. Across their last five matches, they are unbeaten with three wins and two draws, scoring 2.4 goals per game while allowing 1.6. Those numbers underline both their attacking momentum and the chances their opponents have had to score.

Dijon’s away record gives them another reason to approach this fixture with confidence: they have avoided defeat in 19 of their last 20 away matches. At least one second-half goal has also been scored in each of their last 10 matches, though that statistic refers to total goals in those games rather than goals scored by Dijon alone.

Júlio Tavares has four league goals and one assist. Quentin Bernard scored against Metz and, alongside Lenny Lacroix, has been highlighted for his defensive displays. Jordan Marié and Hugo Vargas Rios are also among the players discussed for the midfield. Cesar Obongo and Ylan Aka are injured.

Reims vs Dijon Match Analysis

The central question in this Ligue 2 preview is how much weight to give each side’s strongest run. Reims have been exceptionally difficult to beat in the league, yet five draws from eight fixtures show that preserving an unbeaten record has not always meant taking all three points. Dijon, meanwhile, are on a three-match winning streak and have lost only once in their last 20 away matches.

Recent scores suggest that Dijon can contribute to a lively contest: their three victories came with a combined nine goals scored and five conceded. Reims present a different recent picture, having just drawn 0-0 with Nantes. The visitors’ scoring form therefore faces a home side whose latest result and extended league record point to a demanding assignment.

The head-to-head summary offers only a narrow edge to Reims, who have two wins, two draws and one defeat against Dijon in the supplied record, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded. Dijon won the most recent listed meeting 1-0 on March 21, 2021. Those past results add context, but the current contrast is clearer: an unbeaten league side hosts an opponent riding three straight wins. Reims have a strong case to maintain their league run, while Dijon’s form makes a draw a credible possibility.

Reims vs Dijon prediction from BetMines: Reims or Draw (1X) with 73% probability.