Lyon vs Dijon Predictions, Tips & Predictions

Lyon v Dijon
France – Ligue 1
Date: Friday, August 28, 2024
Starts at 20pm UK / 00pm CET
Location: Groupama Stadium.

Friday night's Ligue 1 fixture will see Lyon take on Dijon. Lyon were allowed to skip the first weekend of Ligue 1 football because they reached the Champions League semi-finals late, making this their first game of the season.

Unbelievably, after their fantastic winning streak in Europe, which included Manchester City's elimination as Lyon finished seventh last season, they won't be playing any European football this season. Some will see this as an advantage, although the club could fully focus on the league.

For now, Lyon have not been busy in the transfer market, although they have confirmed the signing of Karl Toko Ekambi from Villarreal. The player was loaned at the beginning of the year and Lyon have already bought him for around 12 million euros. They also sold striker Martin Terrier for the same amount to Rennes.

Dijon started their Ligue 1 campaign with a home defeat to Angers and the final score ended 1-0. Despite having 9 attempts on goal, he only managed 1 shot on goal in the entire game and this is not the best way to start his season. They played a 4-3-3 at home and will certainly switch it away from Lyon and possibly only play 1 up front.

Lyon vs Dijon: Head to Head

• Last season, this game ended 0-0.

• Lyon haven't beaten Dijon in their last 3 home games and haven't beaten Dijon here since 2017.

• Despite the last game ending 0-0, there have been 32 goals in the last 7 meetings.

Lyon – Dijon: Forecast

Therefore, he returned to Ligue 1 for Lyon, who a few days ago were trying to reach the Champions League final, and he was very close.

How is the mental attitude of the team?

Let's find out in this game. What really held Lyon back last season was their poor start to the season, which never really progressed and showed consistency until mid-season. They need to start flying out of the blocks and we think they'll have more than enough to beat Dijon.

It's true that Dijon have been playing well at this stadium lately, but nothing lasts forever and the club didn't look too good last week losing at home to Angers.

May the Lyon players be hungry for victory and take advantage of the fact that PSG will not play in this round.

Lyon vs Dijon: betting tips

• Halftime: Lyon win with 1,80 (4/5)

• All-time top scorer: Moussa Dembele (Lyon) at 1,91 (10/11).

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