Clermont vs Bordeaux Predictions - Bordeaux to see off Clermont

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Bordeaux have won their last 3 games, showcasing excellent form.
Clermont shines at home but struggles in recent matches.
Bordeaux likely to cover the -1.5 handicap in this encounter.

Bordeaux have often defeated Clermont in recent meetings (Getty Images)

Clermont have struggled to win their matches lately, but they are in solid form at home. Bordeaux have been in excellent form and have had regular success against Clermont in recent seasons.

Bordeaux have won 3 consecutive fixtures in all competitions.

Bordeaux have won 3 of their last 5 away games in all competitions.
Bordeaux have won 4 of their last 5 matches against Clermont.
Clermont have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Clermont have won 5 of their last 6 home fixtures in all competitions.
Clermont have won 2 of their last 4 home games against Bordeaux.

Head to Head

Clermont and Bordeaux have recorded 15 victories each, with four draws in 34 meetings.

Clermont Form

Clermont scored two penalties in the first half against Perpignan last weekend but trailed 16-6 at half-time.

Clermont scored two converted tries in the second half, but it was not enough to close the points gap on Perpignan, losing 26-20 away from home.

Clermont have been in solid form in their last five home league games. They lost 34-24 to Toulouse before defeating Pau 50-27, Montauban 84-31, Toulon 27-10, Castres 63-14, and Stade Francais 36-32.

Clermont are 11th in the Top 14 table with 27 points from 12 games.

Clermont have been out of sorts lately, but they tend to play their best rugby at home; however, they face a tricky test against a Bordeaux side that is scoring plenty of tries.

Bordeaux Form

Bordeaux were in great touch in the first half against Toulon last weekend, scoring three converted tries and two penalties to lead 27-0 at the break.

Bordeaux scored three more tries and two conversions in the second half to thrash Toulon 46-7 at home.

Bordeaux lost Stade Francais 28-7, 56-13 to Toulouse, defeated Perpignan 27-12, and Castres 28-26 before losing 28-24 to Montpellier in their last five away league fixtures.

Bordeaux are 5th in the Top 14 table with 33 points from 12 matches.

The Bordeaux Begles have found form in recent outings and have defeated Clermont in four of their last five encounters, giving them the edge over their opponents.

Team News

Clermont

Harry Plummer slotted two penalties and two conversions against Perpignan last weekend.

Baptiste Jauneau and Bautista Delguy scored a try each in the match.

Bordeaux

Nicolas Depoortere, Romain Buros, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Salesi Rayasi, Ugo Boniface, and Matthieu Jalibert each scored a try against Toulon last weekend.

Maxime Lucu landed five conversions and two penalties in the match.

Verdict

Clermont v Bordeaux

Bordeaux have momentum coming into their clash with Clermont and are tipped to cover the -1.5 handicap.

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