While they are still struggling to maintain in Ligue 1, the Dijon have just matched their record of ten games without defeat in the home league. In an atmosphere undoubtedly boosted, the DFCO will count on its good form at home to try to worry the PSG. Enough to create a surprise? The Burgundian team has already brought down the Parisian ogre this season (2-1) ...
Impregnable fortress since September
Since the first two home matches (against Saint-Etienne then Bordeaux), Dijon has simply not lost to Gaston-Gérard. Before the draw in the incredible scenario against Nantes on Saturday (3-3), the results were all the more flattering with three victories in three games at home in 2020, including a scathing 5-0 ahead of Nîmes (in the Coupe de France ). The Dijonnais have made their stadium of modest capacity (15,459 seats) a real fortress. Marseille, Rennes, Lille and… PSG have broken their teeth there. On November 1, the DFCO brought down the PSG in a boosted atmosphere (2-1) thanks to the goals of newcomers Chouair and Cadiz.
Stéphane #Jobard is counting on the Dijon public to shake up # PSG # DFCOPSG # CoupeDeFrancepic.twitter.com / i2FYrMohRs
- Dijon FCO (@DFCO_Officiel) February 11, 2020Dijon knows how to pack matches
The Burgundians have a knack for boosting the intensity of matches at home. Since the one against PSG, all the matches played at Gaston-Gérard (with the exception of the victory against Lille 1-0) ended with at least three goals. This Wednesday, the DFCO will be able to count on an attack found and in great shape, like the Briton Stephy Mavididi (on loan from Juventus Turin), author of six goals and an assist in 2020. Just like the last recruit Dijon, former Lyonnais Yassine Benzia, who signed up at the end of the transfer window for three and a half years. A skilful blend of youth and experience, the 25-year-old playmaker, also from Lille, made a good impression on his first steps in Dijon. The player, who "has all the qualities to evolve in different positions" of the confession of his coach, offers a rare versatility and which can make the difference, starting with this match against PSG.
Stephy #Mavididi is in great shape in 2020!
6 goals + 1 assist in all competitions! pic.twitter.com/KOctfUkY3A
Hold the shock behind
Conversely, if the Dijon matches are as spectacular, it is also a question of defense. Saturday's game against Nantes is a perfect illustration. By three times ahead of the score, the Dijonnais were always joined to the score in a match where the veteran Bruno Ecuele Manga appeared out of the game, in particular on the first Nantes goal. Worse, the Burgundians have just lost their titular goalkeeper Alfred Gomis on injury. The absence of the Senegalese, the last very strong bulwark of the DFCO this season, is estimated between 2 and 3 months by the club and propels Alex Runnarson back to the fore. Holder last year, the Icelandic (24 years) had lost his place after the first four games of the season (four losses). Saturday, his return did not start in the best possible way when he is accused of equalizing Girotto in the 90th minute. "Alex Runarsson to demonstrate that he deserves his number 1 spot," said Jobard on the eve of the meeting. Faced with the offensive power of PSG, the Icelandic man has a great opportunity to show himself.
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