won 410 of 680 settled BTTS picks · +199.1u profit · this pick: BTTS: No @ 1.78 · 4 units
⚡ Why this pick
Clermont failed to score at Dunkerque last time
Boulogne kept clean sheets in 3 of last 10
Both sides struggling to find net consistently
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Clermont Foot
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
90
↓77′
Okou
17
↓77′
Diop
10
↓84′
Sambia
7
↓67′
Bianchini
26
↓67′
Kouame
5
Grillot
93
Coulibaly
21
Salmier
4
Kena Kabeya
12
N'Simba
30
Guivarch
Bench (9)
Julien Astic ↑67′ · Enzo Cantero ↑67′ · Jean Tsamouna ↑77′ · Noam Strotz ↑77′ · Adrien Hunou ↑84′ · Massamba Ndiaye · El Hadj Kone · Ivan M'Bahia · Arthur Saintorens
Coach · David Guion
Match Preview
Clermont Foot vs Boulogne Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-09 18:22 UTC
Clermont Foot and Boulogne search for breakthrough at Stade Gabriel Montpied
As Clermont Foot prepare to host Boulogne this Friday evening, the spotlight falls on a side desperate to turn their persistent draws into a statement victory. Having navigated a series of tight, low-scoring affairs in the early weeks of the Ligue 2 season, the hosts will look to their home advantage at Stade Gabriel Montpied to finally unlock a stubborn opposition.
A search for attacking rhythm
Clermont Foot enter this matchday 6 fixture after a run of three consecutive draws in Ligue 2. While their defensive structure has remained largely intact, keeping them competitive in recent outings against Sochaux, Dijon, and Dunkerque, the lack of a clinical edge in the final third has prevented them from climbing the table. The challenge for the side now is to translate their possession into the decisive moments that have been missing.
The visitors' resilient approach
Boulogne arrive at Stade Gabriel Montpied having displayed a similar tendency to share the spoils recently. Their last three league encounters have all ended in draws, including a 1-1 result against Dijon on 4 September. While they have proven difficult to break down, they are also searching for their first league win of the campaign, making this trip a significant test of their resolve on the road.
Historical context of the rivalry
Meetings between these two clubs have often been hard-fought affairs with little to separate the sides. Their most recent encounter on 20 February 2026 saw Clermont Foot secure a 2-0 victory, providing a morale-boosting result that they will hope to replicate. However, the history of this fixture, including a 1-1 stalemate in December 2025, suggests that Boulogne are more than capable of holding their own under pressure.
Tactical battle in the balance
With no significant absences reported for either squad, both managers have the luxury of selecting from their full complement of players. The tactical battle will likely hinge on whether Clermont can impose their game plan early or if Boulogne's disciplined defensive setup can frustrate the hosts once again. Expect a cagey affair where the first goal could prove to be the defining factor in determining the outcome of the match.
