PSG will be looking to take another stride toward securing the Ligue 1 title this weekend when they play host to Clermont Foot. There will also be pressure on the visitors, as they sit bottom of the standings and seven points adrift from safety.
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It will be top against bottom in France’s Ligue 1 this weekend, with PSG looking to stretch their advantage at the summit to 15 points. The Parisians have been the dominant team in the nation this term, winning 18 of their 27 matches, and suffering just one defeat. PSG also come into this round after winning each of their last two matches in the competition.
There will likely be more pressure on Clermont Foot this weekend, as the French side are battling for every point in their battle to avoid relegation. They come into this round after losing three of their last four, while they have claimed just a single victory over that period. That run of form means that they are seven points adrift from safety at this late stage of the campaign.
PSG’s recent form in the competition is excellent, as they have avoided defeat in each of their last 22 matches in the competition. However, they have been slightly more shaky defensively in recent home matches after conceding at least once in each of their last seven at the Parc des Princes. But, they have also scored at least once in each of their last 12 home matches.
Clermont will be looking to buck a lot of trends this season, as no team has ever stayed up in the top flight after picking up 22 points or less after 27 rounds of matches. Clermont have also looked short in the final third in recent away matches after failing to score in their last two.
PSG vs Clermont Foot Head to Head
PSG have a surprisingly poor record in this fixture after failing to win in their last two league matches against Clermont. Clermont could equal the record for second-most successful club against PSG during the QSI era if they avoid defeat this weekend.
PSG vs Clermont Foot Prediction
Clermont will likely be given a chance in this fixture, with Luis Enrique likely to rest a number of stars ahead of the upcoming Champions League showdown against Barcelona. However, we still expect the home team to collect maximum points this weekend.
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