Racing Metro 92 vs Clermont Prediction: Clermont could shock Metro 92

The round 2 encounter between Racing Metro 92 and Clermont will take place at Paris La Defense Arena. The home team is favored here, while the visiting side come in as the underdog. How will this game unfold?

Racing Metro 92 opened their season with a defeat to Castres Olympique, a game that ended 31-28. In that encounter, Racing Metro 92 did have a solid but shaky start, but it was still good enough to see them win the halftime 13-14. However, Racing Metro 92 were unlucky in the second half, scoring 14 goals and then conceding 18. Heading into this game as a favorite, the home team will look to give their best, be at a good level, and win this encounter.  

Clermont opened their season with a 39-7 win over Section Paloise and will look to keep things running. Clermont started very slow in that encounter, scoring only ten goals while conceding 7. In the meantime, their second-half performance was brilliant, scoring 29 goals while doing well defensively not to concede. Moving into this game, Clermont have won four of their five matches in all competitions. 

With the performance Racing 92 pulled up last weekend, I believe a better performance against Clermont could see them win. In the meantime, the visiting Clermont did well in their opener and do not look like a side that can be written off. With the odds being thick, I will back the road team to close the odds, a game that could end with many points.