Bitesize Prediction: Clermont vs Reims – 30/04/23

Competition: Ligue 1

Market: Clermont double chance

Odds: 4/6 @ 888sport

Looking to extend on their stellar Ligue 1 purple patch, Clermont will welcome Reims to the Stade Gabriel Montpied on Sunday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, while Clermont might have only just clung to their Ligue 1 status last season, Pascal Gastien’s men are enjoying what has been a stellar top-flight run. Last seen putting in another rampant display as they claimed a 2-1 victory away at Nice, the Lancers should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Enjoying what has been a remarkable purple patch since returning from March’s international break, the former Niort boss has seen his side win each of their last four Ligue 1 appearances on the bounce. Marking their return from the fortnight interval with a 2-1 win at home against AC Ajaccio, Clermont have skyrocketed their way up the top-flight table. Now with their sights firmly set on clinching a top-half finish in 2023, Sunday’s hosts have also found a real clinical edge in the final third. It should be noted, Gastien’s side have bagged over 1.5 goals in each of their four consecutive Ligue 1 victories.

As for the visitors, while Reims might have impressed many across France since Will Still arrived at the Stade Auguste-Delaune last year, the Reds are in the midst of an extended wobble. Last seen putting in another downbeat display as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at home against Strasbourg, the ex-Beerschot boss has seen his side win just one of their last five Ligue 1 appearances. Heading into March’s international break with a 2-1 loss at home against Marseille, Sunday’s gusts have also shown some recent defensive issues. Hit with a 3-0 drumming away at Rennes on April 15th, Reims should also be worried by their most recent meeting against Clermont. Suffering an action-packed 4-2 defeat when they welcomed the Lancers to town for their reverse Ligue 1 meeting on August 14th, a home double chance can be found at appealing odds here.

Bet: Clermont double chance against Reims 4/6 for Sunday’s Ligue 1 showdown @ 888sport