Ligue 1 match preview: Clermont versus Troyes

Clermont and Troyes should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.

Clermont form and stats

Last season, Clermont's league statistics were 21 wins, 9 draws and 8 losses, resulting in a 2nd position in the Ligue 2. Over these 38 matches they scored 61 goals and conceded 25. Playing at home last season Clermont managed 13-5-1 (win-draw-lost) with 37 goals and 9 conceded. In general it's been a long time since Clermont tasted defeat here at Stade Gabriel Montpied, as they have taken at least one point from their last 15 home games in the league.

It's back home for Clermont, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Bordeaux away with the result 2-0. Jodel Dossou and Mohamed Bayo found the net in that victory. Jodel Dossou (midfield was the top team player in that game with a rating of 8.12/10. Dossou scored one goal, hit one key pass and dribled passed the opponent 4 of 6 times. Arthur Desmas loved the game against Bordeaux. With a stunning six saves the goalkeeper played a huge part in the 2-0 victory.

Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Caen (1-2).

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Clermont have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found five matches with the results: Won two, drawn one and lost two.

Troyes form and stats

Let's have a look at how Troyes performed last season in the Ligue 2: They landed a 1st position in the league table after playing out 23 victories, 8 draws and 7 defeats. In total they scored 60 and conceded 36 goals in these matches. The numbers for away games only are: Won 8 - drew 5 and lost 6 with 28/21 goals scored/conceded.

Troyes might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Paris Saint Germain proved too strong as Troyes slumped to a 1-2 defeat in front of their own fans at Stade de l'Aube. Midfielder Florian Tardieu was the best performer of that match, with a rating of 8.6. Tardieu hit five key passes and had 62 successful passes (of 71 total).

It was a Ligue 2 defeat before that one as the away game against Le Havre wasn't a success with a 2-3 loss.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Troyes playing away and similar expectations, we found eight relevant matches. Results were five Troyes wins, one draw and two defeats.

Head 2 Head

Last ten meetings between the teams: Clermont won five, Troyes won three and two draws. six games with over 2,5 goals, four matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

J. Dossou 1 goals

M. Bayo 1 goals

O. El Hajjam 1 goals

Clermont missing players

Troyes missing players