Orléans and Clermont face in Stade de la Source, in a match for the 4th round of League 2. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the visiting team, which records 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the Last 6 games However, the last time these two teams played a game at this stadium was 12‑04-2019, for League 2, which ended the victory of the Orleans by (2‑1). The goals of the match were scored by D. Avounou (68 ‘) and H. Benkaid (88’), for Orléans, and Mathias Lage (10 ‘), for Clermont. In this match the home factor may be decisive, since Clermont presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
Orléans :
The home team is currently in 17th position, with 1 point won, after 1 draw and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, he lost at home against Chambly by (0-1). In the last match, he lost out against Guingamp by (1-0). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches it records 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses as a visitor, with 19 goals scored and 19 suffered; against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in his stadium, with 21 goals scored and 14 suffered. The team arrives at this match after a home victory with Guingamp by (4-1). In the last 10 games played at home for all competitions, the Orléans won 4, drew 2 and lost 4. Their defense has not been very solid, as they suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.
The idea of Orleans is to remain in the middle of the table and all this so as not to go through difficulties within the championship. However, we know the difficulty of the competition and that is why it is necessary to show something of a high level in the field. Regardless of all this, you will fight hard during the rounds to achieve the goals you have. Whether you play at home or outside your domains, it is essential to get positive results, which is true for this game. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
Clermont :
After 2 wins and 1 draw, the visiting team is currently in 2nd position, with 7 points won. In their last game, they tied with Lens at home by (1‑1), after in the previous match they won out, in a match against Troyes, by (1‑2). This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home, since in the last 30 games it records 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses as a visitor; against 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses in his stadium. The team arrives at this match after a home victory with Le Havre by (4‑3), in the tiebreaker by penalties. In the last 10 games played as a visitor for all competitions, Clermont won 3, drew 5 and lost 2. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 games, so his defense needs to improve, but his attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games.
In this edition of Ligue 2, Clermont wants to take advantage to show an evolution, playing well and getting good results. The football to present must have intensity, quality and objectivity, as this increases the chances of winning. Therefore, he will try to impose himself during the ninety minutes, because when he hears the final whistle, he wants to celebrate something in his favor again. If you manage to maintain regularity throughout your games, you have many possibilities to achieve your goal. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / NO @ 1,70
