Dijon v Montpellier prediction
Team pages: Dijon · Montpellier · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Dijon v Montpellier, Ligue 2 on Sat, 22 May 2027 19:00 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Dijon host Montpellier in Ligue 2 on Saturday 22 May (kick-off 19:00 UK).
The key numbers
Montpellier have conceded five goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Dijon have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. Montpellier are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Dijon, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Eight of Dijon’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in 11 of Dijon’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Dijon have two wins, no draws and two defeats in their last 4 home matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 2.25 and conceding 2.00. Dijon have scored 16 goals, the third-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Dijon have conceded 16 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Four of Montpellier’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (27%). Both teams scored in seven of Montpellier’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Montpellier have three wins, four draws and one defeat in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 0.88 and conceding 0.63. Montpellier have scored eight goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Montpellier are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Dijon (ninth) and Montpellier (fifth) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Montpellier the stronger side, 79 rating points above Dijon (Montpellier 1675, Dijon 1596, after at least 42 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 8 August 2026, finished Montpellier 1–1 Dijon.
Team news
Predicted Dijon XI (4-1-3-2): P. Delecroix, L. Lacroix, Q. Bernard, M. Faty, B. Hamada, B. Ndezi, P. Bellon, S. Chouchane, A. Lembezat, T. Dong, A. Lago — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Lembezat (4.2 per match over nine appearances, two goals and one assist) and Júlio Tavares (4.2 per match over eight appearances, four goals and one assist) have been Dijon’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Dijon (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), A. Lembezat averages 2.3 key passes per 90 over 501 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances. Júlio Tavares averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 318 minutes, with a shot in six of the last eight appearances.
Predicted Montpellier XI (4-2-3-1): S. Ngapandouetnbu, J. Laporte, T. Sainte-Luce, Y. Mouanga, N. El Hannach, F. Tardieu, N. Pays, N. Mukiele, T. Chennahi, N. Vidal-Cartoux, L. Megnan-Pave — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, T. Sainte-Luce (5.8 per match over eight appearances, one goal and one assist) and S. Ngapandouetnbu (4.7 per match over eight appearances) have been Montpellier’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Montpellier (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), T. Sainte-Luce averages 3.1 tackles per 90 over 719 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last eight appearances. S. Ngapandouetnbu averages 4.0 saves per 90 over 720 minutes, with two or more saves in eight of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Ligue 2
- Head-to-head (last 6): Dijon 0 · draws 4 · Montpellier 2 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Dijon 3W 1D 1L · Montpellier 2W 2D 1L
Dijon v Montpellier (Ligue 2): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 16 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Dijon for / against | Line | Montpellier for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.13 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.63 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.63 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.13 for · 13.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.63 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.63 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 15.88 for · 13.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 17.75 for · 17.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Dijon
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ange Lago n 3 | 26 | 3.5 | 1.2 | — |
| H. Vargas-Ríos n 6 | 26.8 | 3.4 | 1.1 | — |
| A. Lago n 5 | 69 | 3.1 | 1 | — |
| Y. Barka n 8 | 34 | 3 | 1 | — |
| A. Lembezat n 8 | 59.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ange Lago n 3 | 26 | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| A. Lago n 5 | 69 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Samy Olivier Chouchane n 8 | 62 | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| A. Ntamack n 7 | 50.1 | 2.6 | 0.5 |
| Y. Barka n 8 | 34 | 2.6 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Júlio Tavares n 8 | 39.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| A. Lago n 5 | 69 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| H. Vargas-Ríos n 6 | 26.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| P. Bellon n 8 | 70.4 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Samy Olivier Chouchane n 8 | 62 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ange Lago n 3 | 26 | 6.9 |
| H. Vargas-Ríos n 6 | 26.8 | 5 |
| B. Hamada n 6 | 65.3 | 3.2 |
| B. Ndezi n 8 | 72.3 | 3.1 |
| P. Bellon n 8 | 70.4 | 2.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Delecroix n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
Montpellier
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacine Megnan-Pave n 6 | 62.5 | 4.1 | 1.2 | — |
| Hichem Abderrebi n 8 | 35.8 | 3.1 | 4.7 | — |
| Y. Issoufou n 8 | 26.3 | 2.6 | 0.9 | — |
| Gregory Ayem n 5 | 31.4 | 2.3 | 0 | — |
| T. Chennahi n 8 | 71.6 | 2.2 | 1.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Ayem n 5 | 31.4 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Daryll Benlahlou n 6 | 17.7 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Lacine Megnan-Pave n 6 | 62.5 | 2.2 | 0.5 |
| Y. Benhattab n 8 | 36.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| M. Camara n 8 | 77.9 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daryll Benlahlou n 6 | 17.7 | 0 | 0.8 |
| Y. Benhattab n 8 | 36.5 | 0 | 0.6 |
| M. Camara n 8 | 77.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| N. Mukiele n 8 | 74.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Y. Issoufou n 8 | 26.3 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Sainte-Luce n 8 | 89.9 | 3.1 |
| Gregory Ayem n 5 | 31.4 | 2.9 |
| Y. Zouaoui n 8 | 78.5 | 2.7 |
| J. Hatchi n 8 | 40.5 | 2.5 |
| Hichem Abderrebi n 8 | 35.8 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Ngapandouetnbu n 8 | 90 | 4 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Dijon v Montpellier — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-08 Montpellier 1–1 Dijon
- 2021-02-07 Montpellier 4–2 Dijon
- 2020-09-27 Dijon 2–2 Montpellier
- 2020-01-25 Montpellier 2–1 Dijon
- 2019-12-04 Dijon 2–2 Montpellier
- 2019-01-13 Dijon 1–1 Montpellier
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Dijon and Montpellier?
- In their last 6 meetings, Dijon won 0, Montpellier won 2 and there were 4 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Dijon and Montpellier?
- Recent form — Dijon 3W 1D 1L; Montpellier 2W 2D 1L.
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