Clermont Foot - Toulouse

Regular Season - 27
Kickoff: 2024-03-30 23:00

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Clermont Foot - Toulouse Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Toulouse
Best odds: 1.42

As the Ligue 1 season intensifies, a crucial clash looms on the horizon with Clermont Foot set to host Toulouse at Stade Gabriel Montpied. With both teams eager to secure vital points, predictions are rife, but the outcome remains shrouded in uncertainty. Will the home advantage tip the scales, or will the visitors defy the odds?

Key Players: Clermont Foot

Clermont Foot, currently grappling with the threat of relegation, will be looking towards their key players to make a significant impact. Grejohn Kyei, an attacker with a rating of 6.58, has been pivotal in the few successes the team has had. With his sharpshooting abilities, having taken 11 shots and hitting the target 4 times, Kyei will be the one to watch.

Midfield dynamo Yohann Magnin has also been instrumental, boasting a rating of 6.72. His impressive passing accuracy, with 469 total passes and 7 key passes, has been a lifeline for the team's midfield. Magnin's ability to control the game's tempo will be crucial against Toulouse.

Another key figure in the midfield is Maxime Gonalons, with a rating of 6.78. The experienced midfielder's vision and passing, highlighted by his 658 total passes and 6 key passes, have been vital in both defense and attack. His leadership will be essential in steering Clermont Foot away from the relegation zone.

Key Players: Toulouse

Toulouse, sitting more comfortably in the standings, will rely on their defensive stalwart Christian Mawissa Elebi. With a rating of 6.64, Elebi's defensive acumen will be put to the test against Clermont's frontline.

In the midfield, Shavy Warren Babicka, with a rating of 6.73, has shown promise. Despite a limited number of passes, his accuracy and two key passes show a player with potential for creating opportunities.

The real midfield maestro for Toulouse, however, is Vincent Olivier Sierro. A higher rating of 6.77, combined with his 704 passes and 12 key passes, demonstrates his importance to the team's structure. Sierro's contributions in both defense and attack, including two goals and an assist, make him a player Clermont must neutralize.

Recent Form

Clermont's recent form has been less than ideal, with a series of losses and draws only punctuated by a solitary win in their last five matches. Their struggle is evident in their current rank of 18th, a precarious position that puts them in the relegation zone.

Toulouse, on the other hand, has shown a mixed bag of results. With a more balanced record of wins and losses, they sit at 14th in the table. Their recent victories will give them confidence heading into this matchup.

Head-to-Head History

Looking at the head-to-head history, the two teams have had closely contested matches. The most recent encounter on September 3, 2023, ended in a 2-2 draw. Before that, Clermont Foot enjoyed a victory with a 1-0 win on March 5, 2023, and an even earlier match on September 4, 2022, saw them secure a 2-0 victory. These results suggest a slight edge for Clermont when facing Toulouse.

Prediction

Given the stakes, the pressure, and the history, this encounter promises to be a tightly fought contest. While Clermont Foot has the home advantage and a slight historical edge, their current form is a cause for concern. Toulouse, with its slightly better form and key player Vincent Olivier Sierro in the midfield, might just have enough to challenge the home side.

The absence of a clear prediction from the data reflects the unpredictable nature of this game. However, considering the recent performances and the critical role of the midfield in both teams, a draw seems a plausible outcome. Expect a strategic battle in the middle of the park, with both teams likely to score.

In conclusion, this match could end in a stalemate, with neither team able to assert total dominance. The key players, particularly Maxime Gonalons and Vincent Olivier Sierro, will have a significant influence on the flow of the game, but ultimately, a draw might be the result that both teams will have to settle for in this Ligue 1 encounter.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

31%
69%

Attacking Potential

31%
69%

Defensive Potential

41%
59%

Poisson Distribution

37%
63%

Stregth H2H

71%
29%

Goals H2H

62%
38%

Wins the game

46%
55%

Clermont Foot - Toulouse Head to Head

Ligue 1 standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Paris Saint Germain players, news and schedule Paris Saint Germain 28 18 9 1 65 24 41 63
2 Stade Brestois 29 players, news and schedule Stade Brestois 29 28 15 8 5 41 23 18 53
3 Lille players, news and schedule Lille 28 13 10 5 42 25 17 49
4 Monaco players, news and schedule Monaco 27 14 7 6 52 38 14 49
5 Nice players, news and schedule Nice 28 12 8 8 28 22 6 44
6 Lens players, news and schedule Lens 28 12 7 9 37 30 7 43
7 Reims players, news and schedule Reims 28 11 7 10 35 36 -1 40
8 Marseille players, news and schedule Marseille 28 10 9 9 41 33 8 39
9 Rennes players, news and schedule Rennes 27 10 9 8 40 33 7 39
10 Lyon players, news and schedule Lyon 27 10 5 12 31 41 -10 35
11 Toulouse players, news and schedule Toulouse 28 8 9 11 32 36 -4 33
12 Strasbourg players, news and schedule Strasbourg 28 8 9 11 30 39 -9 33
13 Montpellier players, news and schedule Montpellier 28 8 9 11 35 40 -5 32
14 LE Havre players, news and schedule LE Havre 28 6 10 12 27 36 -9 28
15 Nantes players, news and schedule Nantes 27 8 4 15 26 42 -16 28
16 Lorient players, news and schedule Lorient 28 6 8 14 35 52 -17 26
17 Metz players, news and schedule Metz 28 6 5 17 28 48 -20 23
18 Clermont Foot players, news and schedule Clermont Foot 28 4 9 15 20 47 -27 21