Clermont Foot 63: A Team in Transition
Clermont Foot 63, currently positioned 12th in Ligue 2, is navigating a season of mixed fortunes. With a record of 8 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, they have accumulated 24 points. Under the guidance of coach Laurent Batlles, the team has shown resilience, but their recent form has been inconsistent, marked by a draw against Stade Lavallois FC, a win against SC Bastia, and a loss to AC Ajaccio. Notably, Clermont Foot 63 has a strong attacking identity, characterized by a high volume of crosses and a significant presence in the penalty area. However, they have struggled defensively, conceding in each of their last 11 matches. Their home form this season stands at 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, and they have not lost to Rodez Aveyron Football in their last 4 home encounters.
Rodez Aveyron Football: Seeking Stability
Rodez Aveyron Football, currently 13th in the league, is experiencing a challenging season with a recent 3-match losing streak. Despite this, they have shown glimpses of strong performance, notably a 5-1 victory against Annecy. Rodez AF's away form is average, with 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. They have scored 32 goals this season but have also conceded 34, resulting in a negative goal difference. Rodez AF has not lost in their last 7 games, and they have scored at least one goal in their last 7 matches. Their performance in the last 5 matches is better than Clermont Foot 63's, and they have not lost any of their last 4 away matches.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Historically, Clermont Foot 63 has had the upper hand in this fixture, winning 6 of the last 11 meetings, with Rodez Aveyron Football winning 2. The goal difference is 15-8 in favor of Clermont Foot 63. However, the last two encounters between these teams ended in 1-1 draws, indicating a closely contested rivalry. Clermont Foot 63 has not lost to Rodez Aveyron Football in their last 4 home encounters, and Rodez Aveyron Football's last away win against Clermont Foot 63 was in 2019.
Prediction and Conclusion
Given the current form and historical data, this match is likely to be a closely contested affair. Clermont Foot 63's home advantage and Rodez Aveyron Football's recent unbeaten run suggest a draw is the most probable outcome. Both teams have shown a propensity to score, with Clermont Foot 63 averaging 1.19 goals at home and Rodez Aveyron Football averaging 1.55 goals away. Therefore, it is reasonable to predict that both teams will score in this encounter.