Match Overview
In this upcoming Ligue 1 match, Clermont Foot will face Lens at Stade Gabriel Montpied. The match is scheduled for November 25, 2023, at 16:00 UTC. According to the odds, Lens is considered the favorite with a higher chance of winning at 2.05, while the odds for a draw are set at 3.66 and Clermont Foot’s chances of winning are rated at 3.95.
Historical Face-Off
Clermont Foot and Lens have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounter on December 3, 2023, Lens emerged victorious with an impressive scoreline of 4-0. However, in their previous meeting on November 12, 2022, Lens secured a narrow victory with a score of 2-1.
Over the years, these teams have produced matches with goals aplenty. In fact, in four out of their last six meetings, there were three or more goals scored in each game.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Clermont Foot has had mixed results in their recent matches across various competitions. In their last six games overall, they have won two matches while losing one and drawing three others. This inconsistent form has led them to occupy the seventeenth position in Ligue 1 standings with only nine points from eleven matches.
When playing at home specifically, Clermont Foot has struggled to find success as they have managed only one win out of six matches played so far this season. With seven goals conceded on home turf compared to just three scored during those fixtures.
In their most recent match against Lorient on November 12th in Ligue 1 competition, Clermont Foot secured a narrow victory with Shamar Nicholson finding the back of the net in the 69th minute.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Lens, on the other hand, has shown more consistency in their recent performances. They have won two matches, lost one, and drawn three in their last six games across all competitions. In Ligue 1, they currently sit in sixth place with sixteen points from twelve matches.
When playing away from home this season, Lens has struggled to secure victories as they have managed only one win out of six matches. Their away form has seen them score four goals while conceding nine during those fixtures.
In their most recent match against Marseille on November 12th in Ligue 1 competition, Lens secured a hard-fought victory with Jonathan Gradit scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute.
Key Players Spotlight
One key player to watch for Clermont Foot is Shamar Nicholson. The Jamaican forward has contributed both goals and assists this season and will be crucial to his team’s attacking prowess.
For Lens, Florian Sotoca has been a standout performer. The attacker has scored three goals and provided four assists so far this season, making him a significant threat to opposing defenses.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing recent statistics reveals that Clermont Foot has struggled defensively this season, conceding fourteen goals in eleven matches. On the other hand, Lens has had a balanced performance with thirteen goals scored and thirteen conceded in twelve matches.
Both teams have faced difficulties when playing away from home. While Clermont Foot struggles to find wins at home with just one victory out of six matches played there this season, Lens also faces challenges on their travels with only one win out of six away games.
Match Prediction: Clermont Foot 1 – 2 Lens
Considering the current form and historical face-off between these teams along with statistical insights gathered from their recent performances, it is predicted that Lens will come out on top in this match. The final scoreline is expected to be Clermont Foot 1 – 2 Lens.
