Dijon vs Lens - Slim win the tip in crucial playoff second leg

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Last updated: 16 Sep 2019

Tolu Shotade 16 Sep 2019

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Dijon backed to retain Ligue 1 status in clash with Lens

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Dijon tipped to maintain Ligue 1 status with victory over Lens (Getty Images)

Dijon vs Lens Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

Dijon are tipped to claim the win against Lens in the second leg of their French Ligue 1 promotion / relegation playoff clash at the Stade Gaston-Gerard.

Dijon earned a draw in the first leg and head into Sunday's clash off the back of three straight home wins. They are predicted to secure the victory on Sunday at odds of 2.66.

Dijon FCO Form & Team News

Dijon earned a 1-1 draw in the first leg of this tie on Thursday. They fell behind just after the restart but struck the equaliser nine minutes from time through substitute Kwon Chang-Hoon.

Having avoided defeat in the first leg, Dijon hold a slight edge heading into Sunday's clash. Antoine Kombouare's men ended the regular season with three straight home wins and are great value to triumph on Sunday at odds of 2.66.

Julio Tavares has scored two goals in his last three matches and is set to start on Sunday after sitting out the first leg. Kwon Chang-Hoon is also expected to feature after coming off the bench to good effect last time out.

RC Lens Form & Team News

Lens would have been left disappointed after being held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg. They took the lead on 49 minutes through Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and frustrated Dijon for much of the contest before conceding the equaliser deep into the second half.

Philippe Montanier's men often struggle on their travels, needing penalties and extra time to secure the win in their last two away matches. They have also found things difficult in attack having failed to score in four of their last eight matches. Their away struggles mean they are valued at 2.91 to win at the Stade Gaston-Gerard with a draw priced at 3.28

Goalkeeper Jean-Louis Leca is expected to make a return after missing the first leg through suspension. Bellegarde should be given the nod in attack once again, although the striker has scored just once in his last six away matches.

Dijon vs Lens Head to Head

Dijon have a 3-1 lead with five draws from nine previous matches against Lens. The Ligue 1 team have won two of the last three home meetings.

Dijon vs Lens Match Up

Kwon Chang-Hoon has made a reputation of being an impact substitute for Dijon, having come off the bench to score in two of the last four matches. With Tavares, who has also been in good form lately, the hosts should have too much quality for Lens.

Lens will look to Bellegarde for goals on Sunday, although the forward often struggles away from home. Having failed to score in five or his last six away appearances, he should be in for a difficult time at Dijon.

Dijon forward Julio Tavares is tipped to be a key man for the hosts (Getty Images)

Dijon vs Lens Key Statistics

Dijon have won their last 3 home matches (all competition).
Dijon have scored 2+ goals in their last three home matches (all competitions).
Lens have lost 2 of their last 3 away matches against Dijon (all competitions).

Verdict

Having earned a draw in the first leg, Dijon will be confident of completing the job on Sunday. They have impressed in front of their fans in recent weeks, winning their last three home matches and are tipped to secure the victory over Lens at 2.66

Best Bet: Dijon Win @ 2.66 at bet365 – 3 Units

Correct Score Tip: Dijon Win 2-1 @ 10.00 at bet365 – 1 Unit