Clermont vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips (12 May)

This 3rd season in a row in Ligue 1 will have turned into a fiasco for Clermont. Too quickly in difficulty, this team never really believed it could save its skin in the elite. And if its relegation has not yet been officially recorded 2 days from the end, the Auvergne club risks seeing the ax fall this weekend since it still brings up the rear in the ranking, with 4 points behind on the Metz dam. Recently, Pascal Gastien's men lost against Lens 1-0 before finding a little hope by winning largely against a Reims team adrift 4-1. A short-lived hope since the Clermontois then lost heavily to Monaco 4-1 last week. For its part, Olympique Lyonnais could well land a place in Europe through the championship.

A completely conceivable scenario at the beginning of December when the Rhone club brought up the rear in the standings and seemed to be heading straight towards relegation. And yet, Les Gones completely revived during the 2nd part of the season and they are now in 7th place in the standings with only 2 points behind the 6th place occupied by Lens. Winners of 4 of their last 5 matches, Pierre Sage's men just missed their trip to the Parc des Princes against PSG 4-1. But they recovered perfectly to overthrow Monaco 3-2 then Lille 3-4 at the start of the week.

Among the Clermontois, the young Mabrouk, the defender Konaté, the important midfielder Gonalons as well as the winger Allevinah will not be able to appear in the group which will challenge OL. On the other hand, the starting defender on loan from Monaco, Matsima, will be back after being banned from playing against the club to which he belongs. Also returns of striker Rashani who was suspended during the trip to Louis II. Despite the defeat, Austrian striker Cham scored his 8th goal of the season. For Ol, no absence is to be deplored.

Pierre Sage will therefore be able to count on a very strong group where we notably find the top scorer, Alexandre Lacazette, who scored his 17th goal of the season Monday evening against Lille. We will also find in this team the Algerian Benrahma (3 goals, 2 goals) and Fofana (3 goals) who also scored their goal against the Mastiffs on Monday evening. Often a substitute, playmaker Cherki (1 goal, 5 assists) is also an interesting part of this team.