FC Annecy vs Clermont prediction – Odds & stats – 23 January 2026

[(FC Annecy) Strength]:
1. FC Annecy currently have 25 points and rank 9th in the league. The team are some distance from the promotion playoff spots, but the gap is not large. Facing Clermont Foot 63, who are similarly ranked, the team's primary goal will be to secure all three points.
2. In nine home matches this season, FC Annecy have achieved 3 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with a decent home unbeaten rate. Home games are a key source of points for the team.
3. In attack, FC Annecy have scored 8 goals in their last six matches, averaging over 1 goal per game, showing relatively stable offensive performance.
4. Defensively, FC Annecy have conceded only 5 goals in their last six matches, keeping three clean sheets, with overall defensive statistics worthy of recognition.
5. FC Annecy have won two of their last three encounters with Clermont Foot 63 in France Ligue 2, giving them a psychological advantage.

[(FC Annecy) Weakness]:
1. In their last six official matches, FC Annecy have recorded 3 wins and 3 losses, indicating significant fluctuations in overall performance.
2. FC Annecy's recent form against the spread has been poor, winning the spread in only 3 of their last 10 matches, with two losses against the spread in their last three home games.

[(Clermont Foot) Strength]:
1. Clermont Foot 63 currently sit in 12th place in the league, with only a slight advantage over the relegation zone. Visiting FC Annecy, Clermont Foot 63 aim is to take points and avoid losing to their opponents, showing strong motivation.
2. In terms of attack, Clermont Foot 63 have scored 9 goals in their last six matches, showing relatively stable offensive output, with firepower even slightly better than their opponents FC Annecy.
3. Clermont Foot 63 have won the spread in their last two matches, with two wins against the spread in their last three away games, showing decent overall performance against the spread.

[(Clermont Foot) Weakness]:
1. Clermont Foot 63's recent six matches have resulted in 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with a low win rate and significant fluctuations in overall performance.
2. This season, Clermont Foot 63 have struggled away from home, with only 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in 10 away matches, highlighting the need to improve their performance on away field.
3. Clermont Foot 63's defensive performance is not outstanding, conceding 7 goals in their last six matches, averaging over 1 goal per game.
4. In the first meeting this season, Clermont Foot 63 lost 0-1 at home to FC Annecy, and their most recent away match against them also ended in a 0-2 defeat.

[Tips]:
FC Annecy enjoy home field advantage and have a slight edge in recent overall results and league position. However, the team's recent form has been inconsistent, with alternating wins and losses exposing serious stability issues, which will be the biggest obstacle to securing all three points at home. On the other hand, Clermont Foot 63, despite being lower in the standings and having a low away win rate, have recently shown strong resilience. Considering Clermont Foot 63's recent tenacity and the uncertainty caused by FC Annecy's fluctuating form, Clermont Foot 63 are likely to avoid defeat away from home, at least securing a draw.

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