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Nantes will entertain Clermont at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau in Ligue 1 action on Sunday.
Nantes vs Clermont Preview
After a three-game losing streak, Nantes got back to winning ways following a 4-1 away victory against Pau in the Coupe de France on January 5. They are expected to build on that success as they welcome Clermont for their 10th home game of the season. The hosts have won thrice, drawn thrice and lost thrice at home this term.
Les Canaris finished in 16th place last season but are eying a top 10 spot this campaign, according to head coach Jocelyn Gourvennec. However, they do not seem on track to achieving that objective, with five wins, three draws and nine losses in 17 matches. They sit 13th with 18 points.
The visitors have been struggling since the dawn of this campaign. Clermont sit bottom of the table with 11 points claimed from two wins, five draws and 10 losses. They are relegation threatened and must start their revival mission before it is too late. Last season, they finished eighth out of 20 teams.
Les Lanciers won their previous away match against Metz on penalties following a 1-1 draw at fulltime. However, it was a Coupe de France game and cannot be used to evaluate their strength on the road. Clermont lost their previous clash with Nantes at home 1-0. They last defeated Nantes at home (1-0) in 2013.
Nantes vs Clermont Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Nantes have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five matches against Clermont.
- Nantes have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five home matches against Clermont.
- Nantes have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Clermont have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five away matches.
- Nantes have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches while Clermont have won once, drawn twice and lost thrice.
Nantes vs Clermont Prediction
Egypt international Mostafa Mohamed remains Nantes’ main attacking threat so far this term, with six goals to his name. Moses Simon boasts four assists but will be absent for this and subsequent games due to international assignments with Nigeria at the 2023 AFCON.
Clermont have scored 11 goals and conceded 26, leaving them with a -15 goal differential – the highest in the table.
Nantes are expected to come out on top based on form, discipline and home advantage.
Prediction: Nantes 2-0 Clermont
Nantes vs Clermont Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Nantes to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – No
Tip 3: Nantes to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Clermont to score - No
