Clermont Foot vs Nice Prediction and Betting Tips

Clermont Foot vs Nice Prediction and Betting Tips | October 27, 2023

Modified Oct 25, 2023 16:26 GMT

Clermont Foot and Nice meet in the Ligue 1 on Friday — Clermont and Nice meet in Ligue 1 on Friday.

In a clash between teams from opposite ends of the Ligue 1 table, 17th-placed Clermont Foot welcome second-placed Nice to the Stade Gabriel Montpied on Friday (October 27).

The hosts recorded their first win of the campaign on Sunday, winning 2-1 at Lyon. Muhammed Cham and Yohann Magnin scored in the first half before Florent Ogier's own goal.

Nice, meanwhile, extended their unbeaten run in the league to nine games, with a 1-0 win over Mediterranean rivals Marseille on Saturday. Evann Guessand scored just seconds after Leonardo Balerdi was sent off after picking up his second yellow card of the game.

Nice are the only unbeaten team in Ligue 1 this season and trail leaders Monaco just one point in the standings

Clermont Foot vs Nice Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The two teams have crossed paths five times., with four meetings taking place in Ligue 1. All games have produced conclusive results, with Clermont leading
Clermont secured a league double over Nice last season, including a 1-0 home win in August last year.
Nice have the best defensive record in Ligue 1 this season, conceding four times in nine games. They have kept six clean sheets, most across Europe's top five leagues.
Clermont have not scored in three home games in Ligue 1 this season, conceding twice.

Clermont Foot vs Nice Prediction

Clermobt are unbeaten in two league games, earning four points. At home, they have earned just one point, scoring just twice in four games, conceding six times.

They have won three straight games against Nice, keeping two clean sheets, outscoring them 4-1. There are no fresh absentees for Clermont. Yoel Armougom remains sidelined, while Neto Borges will serve his second game of his suspension.

Njxe have conceded four times this season, with just one coming on their travels. Three of their five league wins have come away.

Head coach Francesco Farioli remains without Sofiane Diop due to injury while Khéphren Thuram is back from suspension. Youcef Atal has been suspended by the club, while Jordan Lotomba, who was injured in the first half against Marseille, is doubtful.

While Clermont have the upper hand in their head-to-head record, they're winless at home this season. Nice are unbeaten in 12 league outings and should eke out a narrow win without conceding.

Prediction: Clermont Foot 0-1 Nice