Clermont vs Bordeaux Predictions - Clermont can beat Bordeaux at home

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 30 Oct 2024

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Brad Newcomb 30 Oct 2024

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Clermont enjoys a strong home record, winning 10 consecutive matches.
Head-to-head record is tied with 14 wins each for Clermont and Bordeaux.
Clermont predicted to cover a -5.5 handicap against Bordeaux.

Clermont to prove too good at home (Getty Images)

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Clermont suffered their fouth defeat of the season last weekend, but at home, they are a very good side. While Bordeaux are a good side, I expect them to come up short in this encounter.

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Head to Head
Clermont Form
Clermont Team News & Injuries
Bordeaux Form
Bordeaux Team News & Injuries

Clermont have won all of their home matches this season.
Clermont have won 10 consecutive home fixtures.
Bordeaux have lost 5 of their last 7 away games.
Bordeaux have defeated Clermont in 4 of their last 6 away matches.

Head to Head

This fixture has been played 32 times and it cannot be closer. Both sides have 14 victories while their has been four draws.

Clermont Form

Clermont were on the receiving end of a 36-5 loss against Stade Francais away from home last weekend.

Clemont trailed 15-6 at the break after conceding two tries, a conversion and a penalty in the first half.

Clermont had no answer against their hosts in the second half, as Stade Francais scored three converted tries during the remainder of the contest.

Clermont have played four Top 14 fixtures at home this season, beating Pau 39-7, Bayonne 26-10, Toulon 19-18, and Vannes 55-33.

Clermont are 6th in the league standings with 19 points from eight matches.

Clermont have won all their fixtures at home this campaign, and they are on a ten-match winning streak at their stadium, giving them the edge over Bordeaux.

Clermont Team News & Injuries

Benjamin Urdapilleta kicked over two penalties against Stade Francais, taking his tally to 40 points for the season.

Killian Tixeront has scored three tries for his club this season.

Bordeaux Form

The Bordeaux Begles defeated Pau 19-6 at home in their recent Top 14 clash last weekend.

Bordeaux scored two converted tries in the first to go into the break with a 12-point lead.

Bordeaux added one more try in the second half to seal the win over Pau.

Bordeaux have had mixed fortunes on their travels this season, losing 28-26 against Lyon, defeating Toulouse 16-12, and losing 32-22 against La Rochelle.

Bordeaux are 2nd in the Top 14 table with 28 points from eight games.

The Bordeaux Begles have been struggling to win when playing away from home lately, but they have enjoyed success against Clermont at their stadium in recent seasons.

Bordeaux Team News & Injuries

Maxime Lucu and Maxime Lamothe scored two tries in the first half against Pau.

Louis Bielle-Biarry dotted down in the second half, taking his tally to five tries for the season.

Matthieu Jalibert slotted over two conversions, taking his tally to 69 points for the season.

Verdict

Clermont v Bordeaux

Clermont play their best rugby on their home turf and are tipped to cover the -5.5 handicap in their match against Bordeaux.

Clermont -5.5

Handicap

@-109.89 - 5 Units

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