Montpellier vs Clermont: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

Montpellier clinched a spot at the mid-table of Ligue 1 and don't want to leave that place. Start of the season turned out to be great and there is a hope that team will fight for the European competitions zone. 

After 16 rounds of the current season Paladins have six victories and four draws, which brought them 22 points and a 9th spot in the standings. After two consecutive defeats to Rennes (0:2) and Lyon (0:1) The Orange-Blues recorded an away victory over Metz (3:1).

Tamas and Esteve are unavailable this weekend. 

Clermont put up a brilliant performance in the previous season and unexpectedly earned a promotion to Ligue 1. Pascal Gastien's men put up a great start in the Ligue 1 season, but their success was short-lived, so now team is near the bottom of the standings. 

After 16 rounds The Red-Blues have three victories and five draws, which brought them 14 points and a 17th spot in the standings, one place above the relegation zone. Team's defensive line is looking terrible, they have conceded 31 goals. After a string of defeats visitors barely earned a point out of the match against Lens (2:2).

Busquets, Rashani, Khaoui and Houtondji won't feature in this game.