Clermont - Lorient betting tips and odds

Clermont are expected to win here, but we can’t call such betting predictions completely foolproof. Lorient may surprise us yet, and even a tie game seems a decent possibility from where we’re standing.

Lorient will have little to hope for in this match. 3.65 betting odds on them winning paint a pretty clear picture and from this standpoint there is little doubt in regard to the outcome of this clash.

Clermont are coming on the back of an away draw (0:0) in the previous round against Strasbourg . The score was tied at both half-time and the final whistle, which isn’t too bad for Clermont considering the 2.35 odds on them.

Most bookies were expecting the away team’s previous match to be completely one-sided, but it ended with a 0:0 draw. They went toe to toe with Lens throughout the game’s runtime, which is not something most Ligue 1 betting tips saw coming.

With two almost goalless matches behind them, we’re not convinced matches in which Clermont are playing are good for markets such as Over 5 Goals. In the interest of seeing some excitement, we hope that they’ll manage to buck the trend.

Based on their recent performance, Lorient’s largest issue seems to be defence, especially in away games. With 9 conceded goals in their 3 previous visiting matches, Over 3.5 Goals markets seem like a solid betting option.

The first few rounds of this season’s Ligue 1 didn’t go well for Clermont, who will be looking to turn the tides. They’re in for a tough battle this Sunday, but they sorely need points to get out of the relegation zone.

The visitors are hoping to put some more distance between them and the relegation zone, which is currently only 5 points away. With a team like Clermont coming up, though, that might be difficult. They’re clear underdogs in this matchup. Thankfully, the season is still in its early stages.

In terms of head-to-head stats, the closest point of reference right now is from last season when Clermont walked away with a decisive victory. This is an entirely new campaign but most top online bookies are still expecting the match to end in their favour.

Sunday's match will see both teams at full strength, able to utilize all their players.

Our prediction would be a fairly safe Home Win bet at the odds of 2.15. It’s obvious the hosts have a clear advantage going into this clash, and there’s plenty of reasons to feel confident in their success.