Clermont vs Rennes: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

Clermontare already eliminated from the French Cup, at the first stage they beat an amateur team, Bus Avignon (4:0), but then were defeated by Bastia (0:2). The Red-Blues got off to a confident start in Ligue 1, but their success was short-lived. 

After 20 rounds of Ligue 1 Pascal Gastien's men have only four victories and six draws, which brought 18 points and a 17th spot in the standings. Team's offensive line is looking weak, they scored less than one goal per game on average. On January, the Red-Blues drew to Reims (0:0), lost to Monaco (0:4) and Strasbourg (0:2).

Allevinah, Bayo, Billong, Desmas and Khaoui won't feature in the match. 

Rennes put up a successful performance in the group stage of the Conference League, team recorded three victories and two draws, which brought them a spot in the playoffs. The Red-Blacks got off to a successful start in the French Cup - team beat Lorient (1:0) and was beaten by Nancy (1:2, penalties) in the second round. 

In Ligue 1 Bruno Genesio's men recorded ten victories and four draws, which brought 34 points and a 5th spot in the standings. Team has a great offensive line, they scored two goals per game on average. In the most recent match visitors trashed Bordeaux (6:0).

Gelin, Salin, Tait, Traore, Sulemana and Aguerd won't feature in the match.