Dijon v Metz: probable line-ups for Ligue 2 meeting

Dijon host Metz on Monday, 12 October at 18:45 GMT as both sides prepare for their eighth Ligue 2 fixture of the season. Baptiste Ridira is expected to keep faith with an attacking Dijon formation, while Metz are likely to use a more balanced 4-2-3-1.

Dijon are set to line up in a 4-1-3-2 system, with one defensive midfielder protecting the back four and three more advanced midfielders supporting two forwards.

The shape is designed to give Dijon control of possession, apply pressure high up the pitch and create several attacking options in the final 30 metres. Paul Bellon is expected to operate in the deeper midfield role, with Jordan Marie, Brandon Nsimba Ndezi and Adel Lembezat providing the attacking support.

Dijon’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: Paul Delecroix

Defenders: Ismail Bouleghcha, Lenny Lacroix, Waly Diouf, Moussa Faty

Midfielders: Paul Bellon, Jordan Marie, Brandon Nsimba Ndezi, Adel Lembezat

Forwards: Ange Lago, Julio Tavares

Dijon’s approach places emphasis on keeping the ball and pressing Metz in advanced areas, while the two-man attack is expected to offer a direct threat in front of goal.

Metz are expected to respond with their familiar 4-2-3-1 formation. The visitors’ two holding midfielders should provide protection through the centre, while a three-man attacking midfield unit will look to connect the midfield with lone striker Pape Moussa Fall.

The system offers Metz greater security in central areas and is intended to restrict space before allowing the side to move quickly forward after regaining possession.

Metz’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: Jonathan Fischer

Defenders: Maxime Colin, Jean Ruiz, Cristian Devenish, Florian Miguel

Midfielders: Believe Munongo, Jessy Deminguet, Bouna Sarr, Giorgi Abuashvili, Teji Savanier

Centre-forward: Pape Moussa Fall

The Ligue 2 match is scheduled to take place shortly, with Dijon hoping to make home advantage count and Metz seeking to impose their more compact midfield structure.

The listed pre-match odds from 1xbet are 2.6 for a Dijon victory, 3.5 for a draw and 2.3 for a Metz win.