Clermont vs Monaco Predictions

• Clermont ended last season with eight wins in 10 games (D1, L1).
• Monaco won just one of their final seven.
• Monaco scored 33 goals in 19 away games last season.

Tough opener for Hutter’s Monaco

Monaco embark on a new era on Sunday as former Borussia Monchengladbach boss Adi Hutter oversees his first game in charge at Clermont.

The hosts finished last season by winning eight of their final 10 games, including a 3-2 success at PSG in the last round of games, to secure an eighth place finish – just two places and six points below the visitors.

Both teams capable of scoring

A result is hard to call here as Monaco have three wins and one draw with Clermont over the last two seasons, but the manner in which the home side ended the season suggests they can get something from this game.

Both teams to score does have some appeal as the main bet, however, as Clermont scored nine goals across their last five home fixtures last term, while Monaco were among the league’s best travellers and they hit 33 goals in 19 away games in Ligue 1 last term.

Spoils could be shared

A 2-2 result is the correct score selection here as Clermont scored at least twice in three of their final four games last season, while Monaco Clermont scored at least twice in three of their final four games last season, while scored exactly two goals in seven of their final 11 Ligue 1 away games.
scored exactly two goals in seven of their final 11 Ligue 1 away games.

Clermont forward Grejohn Kyei is a contender for an anytime goal after hitting 10 goals in the French top flight last season. Kyei was on target in that incredible win at PSG and has one goal in three pre-season outings.

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