Clermont vs Strasbourg betting tips, preview, team news and more
Clermont and Strasbourg will compete for the three points in a match of the 19th day of Ligue 1, Wednesday.
The two teams will be in a good mood, having each ensured a progression in the Cup this weekend. The hosts took a comfortable 4-0 away win over Bas d’Avignon, with Jordan Tell scoring a brace on the spot.
Habib Diallo’s goal in the 15th minute away was enough to push Strasbourg forward at the expense of Valenciennes.
The two teams will look to Ligue 1 action where they have different aspirations. Clermont is currently in 16th place with 17 points and is only two points above the dropzone. Strasbourg’s fine performance this season puts them in seventh place with 26 points, with a European qualification within their grasp.
Clermont vs Strasbourg Head to Head
Strasbourg has three victories in its last eight matches against Clermont Foot. The hosts have been victorious twice while three matches have resulted in a share of the spoils.
Their last meeting came in a Ligue 2 clash in February 2017. A brace from Remy Dugimont helped Clermont to a 2-0 away victory, although Strasbourg ended the season as champions and secured a promotion.
Clermont’s fitness guide (all competitions): WWLDL
Strasbourg fitness guide (all competitions): WLWWD
Clermont vs Strasbourg team news
Clermont
Oriol Busquets (calf), Elba Rashani (muscle), Jean-Claude Billong (ankle), Josue Albert (calf), Cedric Hountondji (groin), Jim Allevinah (calf) and Pierre-Yves Hamel (groin) were all excluded in due to injuries.
Yadaly Diaby is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards.
Injuries: Oriol Busquets, Elba Rashani, Saif-Eddine Khaoui, Josué Albert, Saif-Eddine Khaoui, Cédric Hountondji, Jim Allevinah, Pierre-Yves Hamel
Suspension: Yadaly Diaby
Strasbourg
Maxime Le Marchand (back) and Lebo Mothiba (knee) are both absent due to injuries.
Injuries: Lebo Mothiba, Maxime Le Marchand
Suspension: Nothing
Clermont vs Strasbourg Predicts XI
Clermont Predicts XI (4-2-3-1): Arthur Desmas (GK); Vital N’Simba, Yohann Magnin, Florent Ogier, Akim Zedadka; Salis Abdul Samed, Johan Gastien; Jonathan Iglesias, Jason Berthomier, Joddel Dosou; Mohamed bayo
Strasbourg predicted XI (5-3-2): Matz Salts (GK); Anthony Caci, Lucas Perrin, Gerzino Nyamsi, Alexander Djiku, Frédéric Guilbert; Adrien Thomasson, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Ibrahima Sissoko, Habib Diallo, Ludovic Ajorque
Clermont vs Strasbourg Prediction
Clermont has struggled in recent months, with just one victory in their last eight league games. However, that victory came in their last game and that, coupled with their cup victory, would have boosted morale in the squad.
Strasbourg is aiming for European qualification for the first time in over 15 years and we are supporting the visitors to ensure a narrow victory in addition to a clean sheet.
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Prediction: Clermont 0-1 Strasbourg