Clermont vs Nice: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

Clermont put up a great performance in the previous season of Ligue 2, they also got off to a great start in the current Ligue 1 season. In 13 rounds Pascal Gastien's men recorded three victories and four draws, which brought them 13 points and a 15th spot in the standings. 

A newcomer of the elite division is fighting hard, but their players are just not experienced enough. After a victory over Lille (1:0)The Red-Blues got into a slump and suffered three consecutive defeats. 

Magnin and Hountoundji won't play in this game. 

Christoph Galtier managed to find communication with his players, club spent a large sum of money during the off-season and it surely affected The Eaglets'performance. In 13 rounds of the current season Nice recorded seven victories and three draws, which brought them 23 points and a 3rd spot. Team is only 11 points behind the leader, but there is a great chance to earn a second spot.

After a victory over Angers (2:1) The Gymnasts suffered a home defeat to Montpellier (0:1).

Atal, Bard, Boudaoui, Guessand, Dante, Kluivert and Robson Bambu won't be able to play in this game.