Dijon 1–2 Orleans

A place in the next round at stake

Dijon and Orleans meet in the Coupe de France 1/128-finals with progression as the immediate prize: the winner moves on, while the loser’s cup journey ends. The league gap gives the tie extra context, with Dijon sixth in Ligue 2 and Orleans 14th in Ligue 3, but a knockout match leaves little room for a slow start or costly mistake.

For Dijon, advancing would reinforce the advantage suggested by their stronger league position. Orleans have the chance to make that difference count for less by turning a difficult cup assignment into a route forward.

Dijon arrive with the stronger run

Dijon have won three of their last five league games and lost two, with a victory in their most recent outing. They sit sixth on 18 points after 12 matches in Ligue 2.

Orleans are 14th in Ligue 3, with 11 points from 12 matches. Their last five league games brought four draws and a defeat, and their latest match also ended level. That run has kept them hard to beat, though Dijon’s recent win gives the home side the clearer momentum.

Recent meetings favour Dijon

Dijon are unbeaten in the last five meetings, winning three while the other two ended in draws. The latest encounter, in May 2026 in Ligue 3, finished with Dijon edging Orleans in a five-goal match. Two of those five meetings had two goals or fewer, so their history includes both tight contests and more open games.

Our prediction

Dijon have the edge through their higher standing in Ligue 2, better recent results and unbeaten record across the last five meetings. The gap is not decisive in a knockout tie, however, and Orleans’ sequence of draws gives them reason to believe they can keep the contest close.