Clermont Foot vs Strasbourg: The guests look more reliable

Clermont Foot plays host to Strasbourg in round 19 of the French Ligue 1. Who will be the stronger side in this encounter? Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Clermont Foot

Clermont is struggling to survive. Currently, the club is in the safe zone (16th position), a point away from the red area. In the last three games, Clermont got a surprise win over Angers, scoring the decisive goal in the 84th minute of the match, then shared the points with Reims (0:0), and finally suffered a devastating defeat Monaco (0:4).

Strasbourg

Strasbourg only needs to earn three points in the upcoming match, as the situation in the standings is now agitated. The team is only one point behind the Eurocup zone, and they may climb into the top 5 in the case of a successful outcome. In the last two rounds, Strasbourg managed to be stronger twice. First, they beat Metz 2:0 and then Montpellier 3:1.

Expert Betting Tips

Strasbourg only needs to earn three points, and it is unlikely to be hindered by an outsider. Clermont isn't performing at its best in the French league, and there's very little confidence in them. The bookmakers have given excellent odds on the second team's zero handicap. Prediction: Strasbourg will win with a handicap (0).