TIPS - Stade de Reims VS Clermont Foot 63

[(Stade de Reims) Strength]:
1. Stade de Reims are currently ranked 9th in France Ligue 2, in the middle of the table, with only a slight gap to the promotion playoff zone. Facing Clermont Foot 63, who are similarly ranked, Stade de Reims are highly motivated and urgently need all three points to improve their position and challenge for promotion.
2. Stade de Reims have won all home games in France Ligue 2 this season, defeating Le Mans and En Avant Guingamp both with a 1-0 scoreline, demonstrating solid defensive performances.
3. Stade de Reims' offensive performance this season is acceptable, scoring 7 goals in the past 6 matches, averaging over 1 goal per game.

[(Stade de Reims) Weakness]:
1. Stade de Reims have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 official matches, showing relatively average overall performance. They lost 2-3 away to league leaders AS Saint-Etienne in the last round and are winless in their last two matches.
2. Stade de Reims' recent defensive performance has been poor, conceding 8 goals in the first 6 matches of the season, averaging over 1 goal per game, indicating a need for improvement in defense.
3. Stade de Reims have lost 3 of their last 4 encounters with Clermont Foot 63. The most recent meeting was in April 2024, when Stade de Reims lost 1-4.
4. Stade de Reims won only 4 of their last 10 matches in AH, and lost their last 2 France Ligue 2 games in AH.

[(Clermont Foot) Strength]:
1. Clermont Foot 63 secured a victory in the last round even with one player less, which greatly boosted team morale. The whole team hope to capitalize on their recent good away performances to achieve a favorable result.
2. Clermont Foot 63 have achieved a decent record of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 official matches, with a win rate of 33.3%, showing relatively stable overall form.
3. Clermont Foot 63 perform even better away from home, remaining unbeaten in their last 3 away matches with 1 win and 2 draws, demonstrating resilience on away field.
4. Clermont Foot 63 have shown high defensive stability recently, keeping clean sheets in their last 2 away matches and conceding less than 1 goal per game on average this season.
5. Clermont Foot 63's offensive performance at the start of the season is acceptable, scoring 6 goals in the last 6 matches, including scoring in 3 away matches, averaging 1 goal per game.
6. Clermont Foot 63 won 6 of their last 7 matches in AH, and won all of their last 3 away France Ligue 2 games in AH.

[(Clermont Foot) Weakness]:
1. Clermont Foot 63's past away performances against Stade de Reims have been average, losing 4 of their last 5 encounters. The most recent away match ended in a 0-2 defeat.

[Tips]:
This match is a contest between two mid-table France Ligue 2 teams, with close points and similar strength.

Although Stade de Reims have home field advantage, their recent form is average, and their offensive firepower is insufficient.

Clermont Foot 63 are relatively stable in form, with solid away performances and excellent defense, remaining undefeated away from home this season.

Stade de Reims have issues in attack and may struggle to break through Clermont Foot 63's sturdy defense.

Considering Clermont Foot 63's great resilience and solid defense on away field, along with Stade de Reims' low offensive efficiency, it is predicted that Clermont Foot 63 are likely to remain unbeaten away from home.

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