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National 1 • Fri 05 Dec 2025 · 18:30 GMT

Dijon vs Valenciennes

Venue: Stade Gaston-Gérard

Friday Night Lights: Dijon Hosts Valenciennes at Stade Gaston-Gérard

The stage is set for a thrilling Friday evening clash between Dijon and Valenciennes at the Stade Gaston-Gérard in National 1. The home team, Dijon, are looking to capitalize on their recent form and home advantage to take down the visiting Valenciennes.

Dijon comes into this match with a slight edge,, recent head-to-head results show that they have had the better of the exchanges with a 2-1 win in their last meeting. This gives them momentum and a reason to believe they can get the job done.

Valenciennes will be looking to spoil the party and take points from this tough away fixture. Their recent form has been patchy, but they have the quality to cause an upset.

The bookmakers are backing a home win with a 45% chance of Dijon taking the three points and just a10% chance of Valenciennes springing a suprise. The draw is at 45% making this a tightly contested match that could go either way.

Tactically, Dijon will be looking to use their home field to boss the game and create scoring chances. Valenciennes on the other hand will be looking to absorb the pressure and hit Dijon on the counter with quick breaks.

This one has all the ingredients of a classic National1 contest and is one not to be missed. Will Dijon take the points or can Valenciennes pull of the upset? Tune in on Friday to find out.