Clermont Foot vs Monaco
26th September 1600hrs
Football – France – Ligue 1
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: Evens odds taken 1804 GMT, Friday 24 September
Clermont Foot have had an indifferent time in the top tier of French football after their promotion from Ligue 2 last term. Pascal Gastien’s men will be looking for their third Ligue 1 victory of the season when Monaco visit the Stade Gabriel Montpied this Sunday afternoon. Clermont are the underdogs on home soil, but this will be a tough test for Monegasques. We have the latest betting tips and odds from this Ligue 1 clash.
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Clermont Foot Preview – Will the Lancers cause an upset on home soil?
Pascal Gastien’s Clermont Foot were promoted from Ligue 2 last season, finishing runners-up to Troyes. Overall, the Lancers picked up 21 wins from 38 league games, drawing nine and losing eight of the other 17.
Of course, keeping themselves in the top tier will be Clermont’s ultimate ambition this season, and the Lancers have made a decent enough start. After seven top-flight games, they have won two, drawn three and lost two.
However, after a blistering start, which saw them beat Bordeaux and Troyes in their opening two, Clermont are without a win in five, taking just three points from the last 15 on offer. Can Gastien’s side get back to winning ways in front of their home fans on Sunday?
Monaco Preview – Can Monegasques secure a third league victory in five?
Monaco had a season to remember under Niko Kovac last time around, pushing Lille and Paris Saint-Germain all the way in the race for the title. In the end, Monegasques finished in third place with an impressive 78 points to their name. They won 24, drew six and lost eight.
Monaco have had a difficult start to this season, though, winning only two of their opening seven Ligue 1 matches. However, Kovac’s troops have shown signs of life of late, winning two of their previous four. Last time out, Monaco picked up a much-needed 3-1 home victory over Saint Etienne.
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Monaco will still be buzzing from their midweek home win, and the club from the Stade Louis II will be looking for their second away league success of the season on Sunday. The visitors are the favourites at evens.
Clermont Foot vs Monaco Betting Advice
This will be the first meeting between these two clubs since they locked horns in the second tier back in 2013. Monaco ran out big 4-0 winners at home, while the reverse game ended 1-0 to the visitors. Clermont’s last victory in this fixture was a 1-0 home success back in April 2012.
Key Facts – Clermont Foot vs Monaco Betting Tip
- This will be the first meeting between the clubs since 2013
- Clermont have conceded 16 goals in their past five games
- Monaco are unbeaten in three in all competitions, winning two and drawing one
After going five league games without a win and suffering a heavy 6-0 defeat at Rennes last time out, Clermont could do with a positive result on home soil. However, we fancy Monaco to nick the points in Clermont-Ferrand. The away victory is available at evens.
Since winning their opening two by two goals to nil, Clermont have conceded in every game. As for Monaco, they have yet to keep a clean sheet in Ligue 1 this term. Back both teams to score at 7/10.
The best betting odds for Clermont Foot vs Monaco
Clermont Foot to win: 14/5 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Monaco to win: Evens at Bet365
