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Saracens vs Clermont Predictions - Saracens to sink Clermont at home

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 04 Dec 2025

Brad Newcomb 04 Dec 2025

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Saracens have won 4 of last 6 home matches.
Clermont struggles away, losing five of the last six games.
Saracens are expected to cover a -14.5 handicap at home.

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Saracens have been in solid form at home (Getty Images)

Saracens have been playing well at home this season. Clermont have been struggling to win away from home, but have had success against Saracens over the years.

Saracens have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Saracens have won 4 of their last 6 home games in all competitions.
Saracens have won 2 of their last 3 home matches against Clermont.
Clermont have lost 4 of their last 5 away fixtures (Top 14).
Clermont have won 4 of their last 5 matches against Saracens.

Head to Head

Clermont have the advantage with seven victories to three against Saracens in ten meetings.

Saracens Form

Saracens reached the round of 16 of the European Rugby Champions Cup last season, losing in a high-scoring game to Toulon 72-42.

Saracens are currently in sixth place in the Premiership table with 19 points from six matches.

Saracens lost 49-34 to the Northampton Saints, defeated Bristol 50-17, Sale Sharks 65-14, and Newcastle Red Bulls 43-0 before losing 36-24 to Bath in their last five home matches in the Premiership and Premiership Rugby Cup.

Saracens have recorded large victories at home this season and have defeated Clermont in two of their last three meetings on their own turf.

Clermont Form

Clermont lost 46-24 to the Northampton Saints in the round of 16 of the European Rugby Champions Cup last season.

Clermont occupies ninth place in the Top 14 standings with 27 points from 11 games.

Clermont lost 34-16 to La Rochelle, 43-31 to Racing 92, and 44-17 to Bayonne, defeated Montpellier 9-7 and then lost 43-24 to Lyon in their last five away fixtures.

Clermont have not been at their best away from home lately, losing five of their last six games, although they have a solid record against Saracens.

Team News

Saracens

Jamie George recently commented on the return of Owen Farrell to Saracens: “He feels like he’s home. He’s so well respected and loved at this club, which brings the best out of him. He’s been a huge addition to our squad and unexpectedly so it’s been fantastic.”

Clermont

Predicted starting XV: Kylan Hamdaoui, Bautista Delguy, Mathys Belaubre, Leon Darricarrère, Lucas Tauzin, Harry Plummer, Baptiste Jauneau, Giorgi Akhaladze, Barnabé Massa, Régis Montagne, Rob Simmons, Tevita Ratuva, Killian Tixeront, Marcos Kremer, Selevasio Tolofua

Verdict

Saracens v Clermont

Saracens have been in solid form at home and are tipped to cover the -14.5 handicap in their Investec Cup match against Clermont.

Saracens -14.5

Handicap

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Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

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