Reims vs Dijon, 16 October 2026, Ligue 2: form, head-to-head and match facts

Reims head into the clash at home perched in second place with twelve points, having amassed three wins and three draws while keeping a clean sheet in the loss column and boasting a 14‑8 goal difference. Their opponents, Dijon, sit in the lower half of the table at thirteenth, holding six points from one victory, three stalemates and two defeats, and a modest -1 goal margin at 8‑9. The gap of six points and a superior attacking record give the hosts a clear statistical edge, yet Dijon’s recent draws suggest they can be hard to break down. With both sides eager to improve their positions—Reims aiming to consolidate a top‑two challenge and Dijon desperate for a lift out of the relegation‑watch zone—the encounter promises a tactical battle despite the disparity on paper.