Dijon vs Metz: match statistics
Dijon vs Metz: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dijon played against Metz in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on October 12, 2026. Venue: Stade Gaston-Gérard. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
Dijon has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Metz has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Dijon scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 1.43. Metz scores 1.43 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 86% of Dijon's games and 71% of Metz's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 43%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dijon has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.41 per game. Dijon takes 13.0 shots per game, while Metz takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Dijon leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Metz leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dijon's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Metz, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Dijon have the attacking edge at home, averaging 1.67 goals per match and generating an xG of 1.50, while Metz score just 0.33 goals away from home despite an xG of 1.05. The hosts also average 6.33 shots on target, compared with just 1 for the visitors, pointing to more chances for Dijon. In their last five matches, Dijon scored 10 goals and won twice, while Metz netted 8 and recorded one victory. The main concern for the hosts is their defensive record at home, where they concede an average of 2 goals. However, Metz have yet to win any of their three away games so far and failed to score in two of them. Dijon are therefore slight favorites, although Metz's two draws in three away matches mean a share of the points remains a realistic outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal against Metz scoring is its away record: an average of 0.33 goals and no goal in 67% of matches, with just 1 shot on target per game. Dijon average 2.25 goals at home and have not been held scoreless in any match, making it more likely that the visitors will fail to get on the scoresheet. However, the case for BTTS - Yes is supported by the fact that Dijon have conceded in 100% of their home matches, while Metz have scored in 4 of their last 5 matches overall. Metz’s recent form is better than its away record suggests, but their low away shot conversion rate of 3% tips the assessment slightly towards BTTS - No.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Dijon average 2.25 goals scored at home and 6.25 shots on target per match, while Metz score only 0.33 goals away from home with 1.0 shot on target. However, the visitors’ profile has been less one-sided over their last five matches: they averaged 1.6 goals scored, while Dijon conceded 1.8 goals per match over the same period. At least two goals were scored in each of Dijon’s four home matches so far, although this has happened only once in Metz’s three away matches. Therefore, Over 1.5 goals has the strongest backing: the projected total of 2.77 goals gives it a clearer edge than the higher lines, where the discrepancy between Dijon’s home results and Metz’s away results increases uncertainty.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time is the most likely outcome: Dijon went into the break level in 3 of its 4 home matches, while Metz did so in all 3 of its away games. After the break, the advantage shifts to the hosts, who average 1.5 goals in the second half at home, while Metz have yet to score after half-time away from home. Across full matches, Dijon average 2.25 goals at home compared with Metz’s 0.33 away, and Dijon’s xG stands at 1.69 versus 1.05 for their opponents. Therefore, a half-time draw followed by a Dijon win is the strongest scenario, although a draw at the end of 90 minutes remains a significant alternative: Metz have drawn 2 of their 3 away matches.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dijon | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Dijon is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Dijon · 1.2 pts / game - Metz
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Metz is 43% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.43 goals / game - Dijon · 1 goals / game - Metz
Dijon scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
Metz scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Dijon keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dijon
Over / Under - Metz
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Metz is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Dijon · 1.29 pts / game - Metz
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dijon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Metz - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dijon
Metz
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).
Teams vs league
| Dijon | Liga | Metz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.86 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 86% | 56% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 43% | 44% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 27% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 59% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 79% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Dijon vs Metz?
The Ligue 2 match finished Dijon 4:2 Metz. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Dijon vs Metz?
Dijon score 1.43 goals per game on average and Metz 1.43. The Ligue 2 average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 86% of Dijon's matches and 71% of Metz's.
What form are Dijon and Metz in?
Over the last 5 games Dijon have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Metz 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dijon vs Metz?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dijon vs Metz: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.