Strasbourg vs Clermont
Ligue 1
Sunday
5th November 2023
Stade de la Meinau
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Ligue 1 gameweek 11 fixture between Strasbourg and Clermont.
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Strasbourg form analysis
Strasbourg’s recent run of games has shown they are struggling for form and consistency. They started with a grind-it-out 1-0 away win at Metz thanks to a late Diarra goal against the run of play. However, problems soon surfaced with a disappointing 0-1 home loss to Lens, unable to create chances and made to pay by a clinical Wahi finish. Their offensive struggles continued in a poor 0-2 home defeat to Nantes, going behind early and rarely threatening.
Things went from bad to worse with a heavy 0-3 home loss against PSG, simply unable to cope with the champion’s attacking brilliance. There was a glimmer of promise in their latest game, a 1-1 home draw with Rennes earned through Mothiba’s late equalizer after going behind. Overall, Strasbourg’s attack has badly misfired, netting just twice during the course of this spell. With porous defending too, consistency is badly needed at both ends.
Clermont form analysis
Clermont’s recent run of games has showcased both their defensive solidarity and struggles in attack against quality opposition. They started with two disappointing losses. 0-1 at home to Nantes and 1-2 away at Le Havre going behind early in both games. However, Clermont’s stubborn defense came to the fore in an impressive goalless home draw with PSG, restricting the champions despite relentless pressure.
Building on this resolute display, they dug deep to beat an out-of-form Lyon 2-1 at home – perfectly executing their gameplan by taking a two goal lead before holding on after a late consolation. But scoring goals remains an issue, as evident in their latest match where they lost a tight 0-1 at home to Nice, unable to capitalize on promising attacking moves. Overall, Clermont has shown they are tough to break down but lack of cutting edge upfront is holding them back.
