Clermont Foot vs Boulogne

Clermont Foot come into this on the back of a mixed run of form, having taken 4 points from their last 5 matches. They have scored with difficulty averaging 0.6 goals per game, while conceding 1.0. Defensively, they have looked solid with multiple clean sheets, keeping 2 clean sheets in their last 5. Worryingly for Clermont Foot, they have drawn blanks in 2 of their last 5 matches, a return that will need to improve against organised opposition.

Switching attention to Boulogne, their form tells a rather different story. The numbers tell a clear story for Boulogne: 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 losses in their last 5 outings, worth 4 points — a middling return. Averaging 0.4 goals scored per game, Boulogne's attack has produced too little; at the other end, 0.6 goals per game have gone in. Goalless afternoons have been a recurring issue for Boulogne, who have failed to score 3 times recently — breaking that habit will be crucial. History between these two shows 0 home wins, 4 away wins and 2 draws from 6 meetings. The fixture has averaged 2.7 goals per meeting, with a decent amount of goalmouth action.

Both defences have been relatively solid recently, which could make this a tight contest where chances are at a premium. The midfield battle will likely be decisive in such a close encounter. With nothing substantive separating these two on paper, a draw would surprise no one — but neither will either side be content with sharing the points. The first goal, again, looks decisive.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (32%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 1-1 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. Kick-off in the Ligue 2 awaits.