Clermont vs Lyon Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 12/05/2024

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France Ligue 1 - Stade Gabriel Montpied

Despite a shocking start to the season, Lyon are just four points off the top five in Ligue 1, so if results go their way they could still squeeze in. They couldn't have picked a better opponent than Clermont, who were officially relegated last week.

Clermont vs Lyon prediction: Nothing but a comfortable away win will be accepted

Key stats

• It's just one defeat in eight games for Lyon
• Three of Clermont's five wins have come at home this season
• Lyon have scored in nine consecutive away Ligue 1 games

Pre-game odds and win probability: Lyon tipped to steamroll Clermont

Home: 19/5 (4.8) – 20.8%

Draw: 7/2 (4.5) – 22.2%

Away: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%

Given that Clermont are the first and only side to have been relegated this season from Ligue 1 and have just five victories to their name it's no surprise Lyon are the overwhelming favourites according to the bookmakers.

However, the value being offered in the outright winner market when it comes to a Lyon victory is rather futile and pointless. So, you would certainly be better off checking out our free betting tips for some enhanced odds and great insight.

Last five H2Hs: Clermont like causing an upset

Despite how different the two squads look on paper and how Clermont have performed this season, Lyon usually find it tough coming up against Les Lanciers. This weekend's away side have lost three consecutive games against the side propping up Ligue 1.

France Ligue 1 22/10/23

Lyon

1

Clermont Foot

2

France Ligue 1 14/05/23

Clermont Foot

2

Lyon

1

France Ligue 1 01/01/23

Lyon

0

Clermont Foot

1

France Ligue 1 21/05/22

Clermont Foot

1

Lyon

2

France Ligue 1 22/08/21

Lyon

3

Clermont Foot

3

Clermont preview: Nothing left to lose

Relegation was confirmed last weekend when Clermont were handed their 20th league defeat of the season, so now they are just waiting for this horrendous campaign to end. They'll be hoping to put on a final showing in front of their home fans this weekend and record their fourth successive win against Lyon.

Predicted lineup: Diaw (GK) – Borges, Ogier, Pelmard, Zeffane – Megnin, Gastien – Fakili, Muhammed, Virginius

France Ligue 2 08/02/25

L

Metz

3

Clermont Foot

1

France Ligue 2 31/01/25

L

AC Ajaccio

1

Clermont Foot

0

France Ligue 2 25/01/25

L

Lorient

3

Clermont Foot

2

France Ligue 2 18/01/25

D

Laval

1

Clermont Foot

1

France Ligue 2 10/01/25

W

Martigues

0

Clermont Foot

1

Lyon preview: Perfection is required

It was the one sole victory for Lyin in their opening 14 Ligue 1 games this season but now they have a very outside chance of qualifying for Europe in what would be a stunning turn of events. They will have to win all of their remaining game and hope for the team to collapse around them, starting this weekend.

Predicted lineup: Lopes (GK) – Maitland-Niles, Caleta-Car, O'Brien, Mata – Matic, Tolisso, Caqueret – Benrahma, Lacazette, Balde

France Ligue 1 09/02/25

W

Reims

0

Lyon

4

France Ligue 1 02/02/25

L

Marseille

3

Lyon

2

UEFA Europa League 30/01/25

D

Ludogorets Razgrad

1

Lyon

1

France Ligue 1 26/01/25

D

Nantes

1

Lyon

1

UEFA Europa League 23/01/25

D

Fenerbahce

0

Lyon

0

Player to watch: Alexandre Lacazette

The one constant shining light for Lyon this season has been their captain, Alexandre Lacazette who's managed to net 17 times, which is the third most in the entire division. Lacazette has played Clemrotn three times in his career and never won, so he'll be keen to put that right.

Goals are always likely

It's a very impressive eight goal involvements in his last seven games which has Lacazette in some of the best form of his amazing season. He failed to score during the 3-1 defeat to Clermont earlier in the campaign and with Europe on the line he will be looking to lead by example.