Clermont vs Strasbourg: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

Clermont put up a great performance in the previous season of Ligue 2 and earned a promotion to the top-flight of French football. At the start of the tournament The Red-Blues put up great results, but their success was short-lived. 

In 20 rounds of the current season Pascal Gastien's men recorded four victories and six draws, which brought 18 points and a 16th spot in the standings. After a victory over Angers (1:0) hosts drew to Reims (0:0) and were beaten by Monaco (0:4). 

Allevinah, Bayo, Billong and Khaoui won't play in the upcoming match. 

Strasbourg got off to a successful start in the French Cup, beating Valenciennes (1:0), but in the second round team suffered a defeat to Montpellier (0:1). Racing Club also gained form in the Ligue 1 - after 20 rounds team has nine victories and five draws. 

In two most recent rounds The White-Blues beat Metz (2:0) and Montpellier (3:1). Team's offensive line is looking great, they scored 39 goals. Visitors are currently at the 7th spot in the standings. 

Djiku, Diallo, Kawashima and Le Marchand won't feature in the match.