Dijon vs Red Star 06.11.2026: Prediction, Betting Tips and Match Preview

On 6 November 2026, Dijon and Red Star meet in a fixture shaped by contrasting home and away records. Dijon’s recent run has mixed victories with setbacks, while Red Star have claimed two wins in four away games but have lost three of their past five outings overall. The head-to-head record leans toward Dijon.

Dijon’s Form, Attack and Defensive Concerns

Dijon enter with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last five, scoring 12 and conceding 11, a return that explains why their games have often been eventful. The latest outing was a 3-1 away success at Grenoble. Before that, Dijon lost 1-2 at home to Rodez; earlier they beat Metz 4-2 and drew 2-2 with Troyes. In home fixtures from the available sample, Dijon have collected 4 points from 9, with 7 goals scored and 6 conceded.

The attacking output has been substantial. In matches with detailed data, Dijon recorded 13, 16 and 13 shots, with expected-goals figures of 1.49, 1.42 and 1.40. They scored 9 goals across those games, meaning their finishing outstripped the quality of the chances created. The defensive side is less reassuring: in the same matches they conceded 8 goals while their combined xGA was 4.17. The Grenoble win improved the mood after two consecutive defeats, yet over a longer stretch Dijon remain inconsistent.

Red Star’s Away Threat and Recent Dip

Red Star arrive with 2 wins and 3 losses from their last five, scoring 9 and conceding 8. The start of November was difficult: they lost 1-4 at home to Nancy, having previously gone down 1-2 to Montpellier. Before those defeats, Red Star beat Clermont 3-2 and Guingamp 3-1, but also lost 0-1 to Saint-Etienne. Their recent form has deteriorated, most visibly through two home losses in a row.

On the road, Red Star have looked stronger than their overall record suggests: 2 wins and 2 defeats, with 7 goals scored and 6 conceded. In the victories, they generated plenty of chances. Against Clermont they had 14 shots and an xG of 2.33; against Guingamp they produced 24 shots and an xG of 1.80. However, away defeats to Montpellier and Saint-Etienne showed that Red Star do not always convert the opportunities they create. Across their last four matches with detailed statistics, they scored 7 goals from a total xG of 6.07, so their output is broadly in line with the quality of their chances.

Head-to-Head and Key Trends

In two head-to-head meetings, Dijon have won both, with an aggregate score of 5-1 in their favor. Season averages also give the hosts a strong attacking foundation at home: Dijon score an average of 2 goals per home match and concede an average of 2. Red Star average 1.83 goals scored and 1.17 conceded away. Both teams are regularly involved in high-scoring games: Dijon’s last four matches produced at least 4 goals in total, while 3 of Red Star’s last 5 finished with 4 or 5 goals. The main contrast lies in the head-to-head results and Dijon’s home attacking record.

Prediction and Bet

Dijon can take the initiative thanks to their home scoring and current finishing, but their defense regularly allows chances and concedes more than expected. Red Star are dangerous away, having scored 7 goals in 4 away matches and won twice on the road. Their recent defeats point to instability, while the head-to-head record still favors Dijon. The match could produce goals for both sides, but the hosts look preferable when overall results and head-to-head meetings are combined. The main prediction is that Dijon will not lose. This selection is based on Dijon’s two head-to-head wins, their home average of 2 goals per game and Red Star’s weak recent form after two straight defeats. The hosts’ defense makes a clean victory too risky, so a bet on Dijon avoiding defeat better reflects the statistics of both teams.