Clermont vs Lille: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

Clermont got off to a successful start of the new season, they recorded victories over Bordeaux (2:0) and Troyes (2:0). Unfortunately, hosts failed to keep that level of form. In nine rounds hosts recorded only two victories and four draws, which brought them 10 points and a 15th spot in the standings. 

After a draw against Brest (1:1) hosts suffered two consecutive defeats and in the most recent match held Lorient to draw (1:1).

Allevinah and Khaoui, who has a muscle injury, won't play against Lille. 

So far current champion failed to put up a satisfying performance in Ligue 1, after nine rounds team is only at 8th spot in the standings. Dogs have four victories and two draws in their asset, which brought them 14 points, they are ten points adrift from the leader.

In the most recent match Red-Blues recorded a home victory over Marseille (2:0). Team had an unsuccessful start in the Champions League - after a draw against Wolfsburg (0:0) team suffered a defeat to Salzburg (1:2).