LiontipsClermont vs Reims. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
In the previous season Clermont earned a promotion from Ligue 2 and got off to a confident start in the new campaign. Team successfully advanced past the first round of Coupe de France, the Red-Blues beat Bas (4:0), but the second round ended in a defeat to Bastia (0:2).
Unfortunately, team failed to retain the high level of performance in Ligue 1 and Pascal Gastien's men are at the 16th spot after 18 rounds. Hosts have four victories and five draws, which brought 17 points and a 16th spot.
Ogier, Billong, Allevinah, Albert, Hamel, Berthomier and Houtondji are unavailable this weekend.
Reims got off to a confident start in the new season, but team is again the leader of Ligue 1 on a number of draws. Oscar Garcia is yet to find communication with his players, who are unable to gain consistency. So far team is at the 14th spot in the standings.
The Red-Whites currently have five victories and eight draws, which brought 23 points, they are three points adrift from Top-10. After a victory over Saint-Etienne (2:0) visitors drew to Marseille (1:1).
Zeneli, Doucoure, Munetsi, Berisha and Matusiwa are down with injuries. Four players of the main squad are on their national teams.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Reims won 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of the visitors
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Clermont
Tip and bets
In this match we are expecting a tight clash from two mid-table teams. Visitors are out of form now, plus a number of key players are unavailable to play for the team, it might be a key factor in the upcoming game. Hosts are going down and The Red-Blues are in a desperate need of points. We offer to place a bet on the hosts.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Clermont
Not many experts believe that teams in their current condition will be able to put up a high-scoring performance. But 2 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches at least three goals were scored. We are expecting a perfect converting from motivated opponents.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
