Clermont preview

• Won three consecutive games and back in form following a poor start.
• The defence and organisation at the back has been surprisingly impressive recently.
• Squad at complete full strength with no injuries or suspensions.
• Usually hard to beat at home under Corinne Diacre.

Lens preview

• Have drawn 4 out of 6 games, winning just once.
• Unbeaten away from home and seem to prefer being on the road.
• Still a team in transition with four new players who signed late in the transfer window all included in the squad tonight.
• No suspensions or major injuries but a feeling of unsettlement with doubts surrounding match fitness of many players.

Conclusion & betting analysis

• Clermont quite a big price on a DNB handicap.
• Hosts are a value pick, they are in better form and look sharp.
• Lens very hard to predict and often save their better football for away games.
• Recently improved Clermont defence and Lens' issues in front of goals put me off backing the overs.
• Clermont DNB highly tempting but I will respect Lens and refrain from betting.

Prediction: 1-1

Recommended bet: None