Red Star
- Red Star 93 Saint Ouen are flying high in the Ligue 2 table in 2025-2026, sitting in second spot with 27 points from 14 games, a return which has seen them enter the break in fine form with three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last five outings.
- Gregory Poirier has implemented a compact, pragmatic and direct 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 system since taking the reins in July 2024, and Damien Durand has emerged as the talisman for the Red and White, hitting seven league goals, including three of Red Star’s last four.
Clermont
- Clermont are languishing in 11th place in Ligue 2, with 17 points from 14 league games.
- Clermont’s recent results have been mixed, but they did win their most recent Ligue 2 match, beating SC Amiens 2-1 at home, while they lost on penalties to Blois Foot 41 in the Coupe de France after a 1-1 draw.
Head-to-Head
This is an intriguing clash between two different philosophies; Red Star’s intense, direct and transition-based 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 will clash with Clermont’s patient, structured and rotation-based approach, which operates from a 4-2-3-1. Our Red Star 93 Saint Ouen vs Clermont prediction focuses on how these contrasting systems could influence the outcome.
Key Players
Damien Durand has bagged seven goals in 14 Ligue 2 appearances , including three of Red Star’s last four.
Betting Insights
- The last two meetings between these sides have ended in draws, with a 1-1 draw at Stade Bauer six months ago, and the bookies have the odds at 1.7 for Red Star, making the visitors slight underdogs at 4.95. Additionally, our Red Star 93 Saint Ouen vs Clermont betting tips suggest value due to the tight nature of these recent encounters.
- Red Star are the superior side, the form favourite and have a stronger recent home record in Ligue 2 (W3, D1, L2 from six home games, conceding eight goals).
- Clermont have won twice, drawn two and lost three on the road, scoring just six goals in seven outings.
Prediction
Backing Red Star to nick this tight game looks the right play at Stade Bauer , and given the tight defensive setup of both teams and their recent low-scoring games, the under 2.5 goals option also looks tempting at 1.77 . For those seeking more guidance, this Red Star 93 Saint Ouen vs Clermont betting tips section highlights defensive solidity and recent trends as key factors.
