Metz vs Dijon: result 1-2 and analysis
Ligue 2Regular Season - 18Kick-off on December 12, 2015 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Stade Saint-Symphorien, Longeville-lès-Metz
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What was the result of Metz vs Dijon?
Dijon won 1-2 on December 12, 2015.
Goalscorers
- 34′L. DionyDijon
- 68′Y. N'GbakotoMetz
- 69′R. AmalfitanoDijon
Official lineup for Metz vs Dijon
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Metz
- 7J. Kaprof
- 34Abdoul Moustapha Kaboré
- 23Y. N'Gbakoto
- 24Candeias
- 26André Santos
- 15R. Métanire
- 20Nuno Reis
- 22Kévin Lejeune
- 25I. Balliu
- 27J. Palomino
- 40T. Didillon
Dijon
- 9L. Diony
- 11Júlio Tavares
- 14J. Marié
- 18F. Sammaritano
- 20R. Amalfitano
- 22J. Gastien
- 2A. Souquet
- 6C. Jullien
- 15A. Bamba
- 27C. Varrault
- 30B. Reynet
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Metz have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Dijon have 9, 2 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2015 | Wasquehal(away) | 1-2 | Coupe de France |
| Dec 1, 2015 | RED Star FC 93(away) | 1-3 | Ligue 2 |
| Nov 27, 2015 | Bourg-en-bresse 01(home) | 5-0 | Ligue 2 |
| Nov 21, 2015 | Auxerre(home) | 0-1 | Ligue 2 |
| Nov 13, 2015 | Montceau(away) | 3-1 | Coupe de France |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2015 | Sarreguemines(away) | 1-2 | Coupe de France |
| Dec 1, 2015 | Auxerre(home) | 0-0 | Ligue 2 |
| Nov 27, 2015 | Paris FC(away) | 3-0 | Ligue 2 |
| Nov 20, 2015 | Clermont Foot(home) | 4-1 | Ligue 2 |
| Nov 14, 2015 | Veyle Saone(away) | 9-0 | Coupe de France |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 2 Metz wins, 1 draw, 2 Dijon wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2015 | Dijon 2-0 Metz | Coupe de la Ligue |
| Apr 14, 2014 | Dijon 2-2 Metz | Ligue 2 |
| Nov 9, 2013 | Metz 2-0 Dijon | Ligue 2 |
| Mar 18, 2011 | Dijon 2-1 Metz | Ligue 2 |
| Oct 15, 2010 | Metz 3-1 Dijon | Ligue 2 |
How many goals should we expect?
Metz score 1.5 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Dijon score 2.2 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metz | 1.5 | 1.1 | 4 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
| Dijon | 2.2 | 1.0 | 5 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Metz sit 10th in Ligue 2 (10 points from 8 matches) and Dijon sit 7th (12 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dijon | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| 10 | Metz | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
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