Clermont Foot - Dijon

Friday evening at Stade Gabriel Montpied, Clermont Foot and Dijon meet for matchday 3 of the Ligue 2 season. Both sides enter this encounter seeking their first victory of the campaign after difficult starts to their respective schedules. Clermont Foot will be eager to find a rhythm on their home turf, having struggled to break through in their opening fixtures, most recently falling to a 3-1 defeat against Saint-Etienne.

Dijon arrive in search of stability following a narrow 1-0 loss to Pau last time out. Their recent form has been inconsistent, marked by a hard-fought draw against Montpellier earlier this month. With history favoring the visitors in previous Ligue 2 meetings, including a high-scoring 3-2 win back on 9 April 2016, the pressure is on the hosts to tighten their defensive structure. Securing points early in the season remains the priority for both clubs as they aim to establish their credentials.