Clermont vs Lyon prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2024-05-11 19:00.
[p]After a rotten season of top-flight football for Clermont, they could finally be confirmed as relegated in this round no matter what result they achieve here. Anything short of a win will likely seal their fate regardless of results elsewhere, but even a victory won’t be enough to take their fight for the relegation play-off spot to the final day should Metz get a result at Strasbourg on Sunday evening.[/p]
[p]The home faithful can hang on to that slither of hope as they enter this clash after avoiding defeat in five of their last seven home league games (W2, D3, L2), whilst one of their paltry five league wins this season came in the reverse H2H. Whatever happens, the neutral could be in for a treat with Clermont being on either end of a 4-1 scoreline in their last two games, which is part of four of their last five games seeing goals at both ends. [/p]
[p]That’s not dissimilar to Lyon’s recent results, as they’ve entertained the fans with a positive run of five straight league games which have seen both teams score and over 2.5 match goals (W4, L1). Such a stunning sequence has propelled them into contention for the European placings at this late stage, although they will realistically need a win in order to take their fight for a top-six berth to the final day. [/p]
[p]Lyon should travel with confidence with that in mind after beating both of the other two bottom-three sides away from home this season, scoring exactly twice in both victories. A stalemate certainly looks unlikely here, as Les Gones have established themselves as the fourth strongest travelling side by drawing an outright league-low one away game this season (W8, D1, L7).[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Clermont’s Muhammed Cham is in fine form with four goals across his last four appearances, and appears well-placed to add to that tally given he’s scored five of his last six goals in home games. Alexandre Lacazette could prove similarly influential for Lyon, with each of his last nine scoring appearances ending in victory for his side. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: All three of Clermont’s historical league wins against Lyon came in their last three H2Hs under Pascal Gastien (W3, D1, L1).[/p]