Dijon – Sochaux

Dijon host Sochaux in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the lower half of the table, with the home side sitting 13th on six points after a solitary win, three draws and two defeats, and a goal difference of minus one (8‑9). Sochaux, meanwhile, occupy sixth place with nine points, having secured two victories, three draws and only one loss, and boast a modest +1 goal difference (3‑4). The gap between the two sides is narrow, and a win for Dijon could lift them out of the relegation‑danger zone, while Sochaux will be eager to extend their push for a top‑half finish. Historically the teams have exchanged points frequently this season, making the encounter a likely tight contest. Both clubs will need to tighten up defensively, as the goal margins suggest that a single goal could decide the outcome.