Clermont vs Toulouse tips and predictions

Result not inevitable in Ligue 1

With 20 points Clermont host Toulouse, on 29 points. There are 7 positions separating these two Ligue 1 sides.

This should be a good game. The away side probably has the edge in terms of the odds available.

If the hosts are to emerge with the win they will want to move on from some of their recent displays. Clermont aren't making life easy having lost 8 of their last 14 games as hosts. Another thing is that goals are conspicuous by their absence. They've scored only 0.6 goals on average over their last 13 matches on their own turf which isn't exceptional. They quickly need to shore up their defence. They conceded three or more goals in 4 of their last 8 home matches which is a discovery that will resonate with supporters of the visiting side.

Toulouse have won 5 of their last 9 away matches. Many of these results have been helped by their confidence in the final third. They've scored three or more goals in 3 of their last 7 away fixtures. If they don't put out their optimal eleven they still have the quality to add to this run of form. If the away team puts in a repeat of what they are capable of they should prevail.

Alternatively there's a pretty low rated backup bet in the Both Teams To Score market with the Yes option.