Racing 92 vs Clermont Predictions - Clermont can get close against Racing 92

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 12 Sep 2024

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Brad Newcomb 12 Sep 2024

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Home side has historically won last five encounters between Racing 92 and Clermont.
Racing 92 narrowly lost their first game; looking to bounce back at home.
Clermont started strong with a dominant home win; aiming to replicate form on the road.

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Home side has historically won last five encounters between Racing 92 and Clermont (Getty Images)

Racing 92 vs Clermont Predictions

Racing 92 were unfortunate to lose last weekend on the road while Clermont were dominant at home against Pau. This weekend, however, promises to be a different battle for both sides. The side that has hosted in the last five encounters between these two sides have won on each occasion.

Racing 92 vs Clermont Predictions
Head to Head
Racing 92 Form
Racing 92 Injuries & Team News
Clermont Form
Clermont Injuries & Team News

While Racing 92 are favourites, the nine-point handicap is an interesting one. I am backing Clermont to get within that margin.

Racing 92 have won their last 3 home matches against Clermont.
Racing 92 lost by 3 points last weekend away from home.
Clermont won their last match.

Head to Head

Over the last five matches between these sides, Racing 92 have won three and Clermont two. It is quite noteworthy that all five of the games have been won by the home side with three of the victories by seven or less points.

Racing 92 Form

Racing 92 had a fine season last time out, finishing sixth on the Top 14 table with 13 victories and 13 defeats. They ultimately lost out in the semi-final.

This season started with a defeat in Round 1 as Racing 92 went down 31-28 at Castres last weekend. It was a titanic battle away from home, one which Racing could have clinched had a call or two gone in their favour.

This is their first home game of the campaign and Racing will be eager to get off to a strong start in front of their home fans. Home form generally plays a crucial role in the Top 14 and Racing showed good form on home soil last season.

Racing 92 Injuries & Team News

Racing 92 have a very good squad and will likely make a few changes to their side. They still have a few injury concerns and a couple of players have only recently returned from international duty.

Clermont Form

Clermont had a very similar season to Racing 92 in 2023/24 but they could only finish eighth with 12 wins, two draws and 12 defeats. They ended just one point off the playoffs.

This season began with a bang at home as Clermont cruised to a 39-7 home win over Pau. While they were always expected to win that fixture, particularly at home, the performance was impressive, nonetheless.

Clermont face a different this weekend on the road against a much strong side. However, if they can come close to replicating their forward and set piece dominance from last weekend, they will get close.

Clermont Injuries & Team News

Clermont will rotate a few players, injury permitting this weekend.

Verdict

Racing 92 v Clermont

Clermont are tipped to get inside the +9 handicap against Racing 92 in this Top 14 fixture.

Clermont +9

Handicap

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