Sunday sees a Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, as Reims play host to Clermont.Reims are currently sitting in 15th place in the table, while Clermont are down in 18th despite being on equal points with their hosts.So will either of these teams be able to pull off a much-needed win when they face off this weekend?Although Reims are currently in 15th place in Ligue 1, there’s no disputing that they’ll find themselves in trouble if their current form continues for much longer.Oscar Garcia’s side have won just two matches during the current campaign, and are currently on a winless run of six games.Most worryingly, Reims have been extremely toothless in front of goal. They’ve scored just 15 goals thus far, with only Lorient and Troyes managing fewer.Newly-promoted Clermont, meanwhile, are also struggling to gain traction right now. After starting the season well, they’ve been on a real slump recently and have won just one of their past 12 games.Essentially, their defense has been letting them down for the most part. They have conceded a worrying 28 goals already, and their last two losses have come via goals in the final ten minutes of the game.However, in the form of Mohamed Bayo, Clermont can call upon one of the better strikers in Ligue 1 – meaning you can’t count them out of any match.Reims vs Clermont Head-to-HeadGiven this is Clermont’s first season in Ligue 1, the last time these sides faced off was in Ligue 2 in 2018 when Clermont ran out 2-1 winners. However, in three of their last six meetings, Reims have come out on top.The all-time record between the teams stands at seven wins for Reims, six for Clermont and seven games have ended all square.Reims form guide: D-D-L-L-DClermont form guide: L-L-L-L-WHE@hekitike9On va rien lâcher je vous le promets ! #51LaVille6:29 PM · Nov 21, 202128622On va rien lâcher je vous le promets ! #51LaVille https://t.co/QzKAu4A1euReims vs Clermont Team NewsReimsThe hosts are expected to be without five players for this game, although there’s a chance that four of them might surprise fans by making the squad on matchday.Injured: Arber Zeneli, Fode Doucoure, Thomas Foket, Marshall Munetsi, Fraser HornbyDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneClermontThree players are likely to miss out for Clermont, including first-choice defender Cedric Hountondji.Injured: Saif-Eddine Khaoui, Cedric Hountondji, Yohann MagninDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneClermont Foot 63@ClermontFootLes meilleures 📸 de la séance du jour Cap sur le déplacement au @StadeDeReims ce week-end 👊🔴🔵3:39 PM · Nov 24, 202126Les meilleures 📸 de la séance du jour Cap sur le déplacement au @StadeDeReims ce week-end 👊🔴🔵Reims vs Clermont Predicted XIReims predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Predrag Rajkovic, Andreaw Gravillon, Wout Faes, Yunis Abdelhamid, Ghislain Konan, Azor Matusiwa, Mathieu Cafaro, Nathanael Mbuku, Moreto Cassama, Hugo Ekitike, El Bilal ToureClermont predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Arthur Desmas, Akim Zedadka, Jean-Claude Billong, Florent Ogier, Vital N’Simba, Salis Abdul Samed, Johan Gastien, Elbasan Rashani, Jason Berthomier, Jim Allevinah, Mohamed BayoReims vs Clermont PredictionBoth sides have been struggling for form recently, but Clermont have been on a slightly worse run, with four losses in a row.Most of those losses have been caused by their leaky defense. The hosts will probably be hopeful of scoring goals here even if they’ve been gunshy this season.Overall, this should be a close one to call, but Reims might just have enough to edge it.Prediction: Reims 2-1 Clermont