Clermont (home)
- Clermont's all-competitions record is 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats from 6 home games.
- Guion has brought some clear structure and momentum to a Clermont side that have won two and drawn two of their last five matches, currently on a two-game winning streak after beating Montpellier HSC 2-1 away and EA Guingamp 1-0 at home.
Stade de Reims (away)
- Stade de Reims' all-competitions away record is 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat from 5 matches.
- Stade de Reims have been in just as good nick, however, with Nicolas Usaï's side undefeated in their last 5, winning two and drawing three.
- Le Grand Huit have drawn their last two matches 1-1 at home to AS Nancy Lorraine and away at Le Mans FC after thrashing Pau FC 5-3 in the previous fixture.
Head-to-Head
- Clermont have won two of the three home head-to-heads against Stade de Reims in all current competitions, which makes the home field advantage count for plenty here, although Reims are the current form favourites, so they should be able to keep it close.
- Stade de Reims edged Clermont 1-0 when these sides last met in Ligue 2 2025/2026.
Key Players & Managers
- This fixture has the feel of a close, cautious game about it and David Guion's appointment as Clermont boss on 1 July 2026 adds a little extra spice to proceedings.
- Usaï has done a great job since taking over at Reims on 21 May 2026 and Le Grand Huit are drilled, hard to shake off and rarely lose.
- Keito Nakamura has been their livewire in recent weeks, scoring five of their 12 goals in five matches.
Betting Insights
- Stade de Reims are narrow favorites at 1.9, with the hosts on 4.0 and the draw at 3.45.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.83 looks a good fit for the feel of a cagey, tactical clash like this, but both teams to score looks good at 1.77 too.
Prediction
- Guion's possession-first approach will be a big test for Usaï's turnover-hunting team, who like to press the ball, play on the break and transition quickly.
- The midfield battle will probably determine the winner and, with the visitors looking the steadier side and more resilient away from home, a draw or a Reims result seems the smart angle to take in this match.
