Monaco - Clermont predictions

Clermont will have little to hope for against Monaco. The home charges are bursting with confidence and it would take a small miracle for the away team to take anything from this game.

It’s hard to believe even the most optimistic Clermont fans are expecting them to triumph at Monaco this Saturday. It’s a completely one-sided matchup, and the hosts should have no problems steamrolling their opponents.

Monaco are eager to prove that Olympique Lyonnais was just a glitch in the matrix as they prepare for the Saturday clash. The previous game did not go their way from the off as they trailed after 45 minutes and never managed to recover from it.

The Clermont team proceed to be in great form in their previous Ligue 1 match. Although they had the advantage of playing at home, they were still considered the clear underdogs even as the first half ended in a stalemate. Thanks to several successive goals in the second half, however, they emerged as the victors with a solid 4:1 goal difference.

The crowd at Stade Louis II can’t be unhappy with their offensive abilities – they scored 9 times over their latest three home games.

Among the best-placed teams in the season so far, the home team should be able to earn points here. They’ll need another 12 points in total to reach the table leaders, though.

After 32 games played, Clermont only managed to put together 25 points. This landed them at the number 18th spot in the standings, which means they’re at risk of relegation. To make matters worse, winning even a single point in Stade Louis II seems quite unlikely at this point.

Looking over the head-to-head statistics for this Ligue 1 season, the hosts already recorded a victory over Clermont. This puts them ahead of their opponents, which is reflected in the betting odds.

Going for a -1.5 Handicap on the favourite’s score is the best way to get some value out of this match. You’ll eliminate the possibility of a draw, for one. More importantly, this way you might actually get a decent payout for backing the stronger team.