Clermont vs Racing Metro 92 Prediction: The visitors have a solid chance of winning

At Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin, Clermont will play Racing Metro 92 in round 19 of the France Top 14. Which team wins here? Below, I will preview this game and offer predictions. 

Clermont

Clermont were on the road against Aviron Bayonnais, and they lost. In a 31-18 contest, this team lost 18-6 in the first half, and despite scoring 12 points in the second half, it could not see them avoid a defeat as they conceded 13. In the meantime, Clermont have lost their last four matches. In that run, this team played Section Paloise, Stade Toulousain, and Bordeaux Begles. Ahead of this game, Clermont have won three of their last five home matches, coming against Benetton, Castres Olympique, and Bristol. With 39 points from 18 matches, Clermont sit in 7th spot, scoring 419 goals.

Racing Metro 92

Racing Metro 92 played Section Paloise in their last league game, and they lost. In a 29-47 contest, this team struggled in each half, scoring only 10 in the first half and 19 in the second half, while conceding 13 and 34 in those halves. In the meantime, that defeat was Racing Metro 92’s third in their last four games, their lone win against Stade Rochelais. In other matches, this team lost to Castres Olympique and Vannes in games that ended 20-27 and 25-30. Ahead of this game, Racing Metro 92 have 31 points from 18 matches, leaving them seated in 12th place. 

Expert Betting Tips

Racing Metro 92 have been playing so well in this fixture, and despite being on the road, I do not see them giving in easily. With the Clermont side being favoured in this game, I am not convinced about them, considering they are coming off a losing streak. The two teams have to improve in between, but I just do not see the home team dominating here. Therefore, in what should be an open game, I expect this game to involve many offensive games, while the Racing Metro 92 covers the spread. 

Our first option is handicap W2 (+7.5) with odds at 1.83 on 1Xbet

Our second is X/W1 with odds at 17.00 on Bet365

Our last option is scores in each half 2<1 with odds at 1.91 on Betway