In a bid to improve their chances of avoiding relegation, Clermont will host a faltering Rennes at Stade Gabriel Montpied in a Ligue 1 encounter on Wednesday night. Clermont faced a defeat against Europa League contenders Marseille in their recent match, whereas Rennes settled for a goalless draw against Toulouse in their previous fixture.
Clermont’s winless streak in Ligue 1 extended to five games after a 2-1 loss to Marseille at Stade Vélodrome. Despite a better second half, Jim Allevinah scored Clermont’s lone goal, his first since October 2022. With only 11 points from 16 matches, Clermont sits at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table, trailing 15th-placed Toulouse by three points. Their scoring woes are evident, netting just 10 goals in 16 games, the lowest in the league. Additionally, their home form is concerning, securing only one win in eight matches at Stade Gabriel Montpied this season.
Rennes ended their three-game losing streak with a goalless draw against Toulouse at Stadium de Toulouse. While excelling in the Europa League, Julien Stephan’s team struggles in Ligue 1, currently 13th and just three points above 16th-placed Lyon. Key departures, including Jeremy Doku to Manchester City and Lovro Majer to Wolfsburg, have impacted Rennes, previously achieving fourth-place finishes. Notably, Rennes and Lorient are the only Ligue 1 teams without an away win this season. Although Rennes has a recent poor record at Stade Gabriel Montpied, they secured a 2-0 victory against Clermont-Ferrand in February, led by Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga’s brace.
Probable lineups
Clermont probable starting lineup: Diaw, Seidu, Pelmard, Caufriez, Zeffane, Gonalons, Keita, Borges, Saracevic, Allevinah, Kyei
Rennes probable starting lineup: Mandanda, Wooh, Omari, Theate, G Doue, Matic, Santamaria, Truffert, Yildirim, Blas, Kalimuendo-Muinga
Form Guide
Clermont
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Marseille | 1-2 (L) |
| Lille | 0-0 (D) |
| Brest | 0-3 (L) |
| Montpellier | 1-1 (D) |
| Lens | 0-3 (L) |
Rennes
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Toulouse | 0-0 (D) |
| Villarreal | 2-3 (L) |
| Monaco | 1-2 (L) |
| Marseille | 0-2 (L) |
| Maccabi Haifa | 3-0 (W) |
Head to Head
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Rennes beat Clermont | 2-0 |
| Clermont beat Rennes | 2-1 |
| Clermont beat Rennes | 2-1 |
| Rennes beat Clermont | 6-0 |
| Rennes beat Clermont | 1-0 |
Clermont vs Rennes Live Schedule and Fixture
The Ligue 1 match between Clermont and Rennes will take place at Stade Gabriel Montpied on Thursday at 1:30 am IST.
| Clermont vs Rennes | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 21 |
| Venue | Stade Gabriel Montpied |
| Kickoff time in France | 9:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Thursday) |
Where to watch Clermont vs Rennes?
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Bet365 while those in France can watch the match via Amazon Prime Video.
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