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Clermont vs Rennes: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On January 23, the Red-Blues will host the Red-Blacks in the Ligue 1 match. What to expect from this clash? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Clermont Foot
FranceClermontare 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
FranceRennes 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.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Rennes won two 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
Clermont lost focus and dropped to the relegation zone. Rennes are looking confident in the league and we think that the visitors will take control of the ball and will eventually beat the opponent.
Our prediction - Rennes to win
We think that hosts will play defensively in hope for a set-pieces or counter-attacks. Rennes are looking confident in the league, but we shouldn't expect a number of goal opportunities. We think that the outcome of the game will be decided by one or two goals.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
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