- Grenoble Foot 38’s home record in Ligue 2 this season is W4, D8, L2.
- Clermont has won just three of their last 14 Ligue 2 away games (D3, L8).
Stalemate on the cards in Grenoble
Friday’s Ligue 2 fixture in Grenoble promises to be a tight contest between two teams that are struggling for form and are likely to prioritise solidity at the back over attacking flair. The Grenoble Foot 38 vs Clermont prediction suggests a closely fought encounter, as Grenoble Foot 38, who are 13th with 30 points from 28 fixtures, are two points ahead of 14th-placed Clermont, who have won two and lost three of their last five in Ligue 2.
Grenoble Foot 38 have drawn their last two Ligue 2 matches - a gritty 0-0 at home to Saint-Etienne and a 0-2 away defeat. This run means they are winless in five (D3, L2). Rizzetto’s team have conceded only 11 goals in 14 home fixtures in 2025-26, which has provided a solid foundation for them to build from in what has been an average campaign.
Clermont’s most recent form has also been poor and they have been on a three-game losing streak - a run which has included back-to-back 0-1 defeats at home to Pau and Red Star. The Grenoble Foot 38 vs Clermont preview notes that Clermont’s away record in Ligue 2 has been a mixed bag all season, with just three wins and eight defeats in 14 fixtures, but they have split their last two away games, winning one and losing one.
Stalemate on the cards in Grenoble
Grenoble Foot 38 have a solid home record against Clermont, who last beat them 2-1 at Stade Gabriel Montpied in Ligue 2 seven months ago. The last three meetings between the sides have been split (W1, D1, L1) and a similar outcome looks likely on Friday. The best bet for this match is the draw at 3.2 as it will be tough for either side to find a winner, according to our Grenoble Foot 38 vs Clermont prediction.
A draw is the main selection for this clash, which will be cagey given both sides’ current form and lack of goals. In addition, the Grenoble Foot 38 vs Clermont betting tips highlight that under 2.5 goals will be a valuable addition to the stake, as Clermont have conceded 22 goals in 14 Ligue 2 away fixtures, which is an average of 1.57 per game, and both teams to score - No will add even more value to the bet.
Tactical clash should suit the hosts
Grenoble Foot 38 have been managed by Franck Rizzetto since January 2025 and he has a good understanding of the squad after implementing his pragmatic 3-5-2 system. This Grenoble Foot 38 vs Clermont prediction is shaped by Rizzetto’s side's preference to play patient soccer with the ball, using their wing-backs to provide width and keep the tempo and territory in their favour. Clermont are more of a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 team and they have youthful pace and quick transitions that can catch teams out on the break.
Clermont’s Famara Diedhiou has been in excellent form of late, scoring 75% of their goals in the last five matches, but the visitors are unlikely to score more than once against Grenoble’s well-disciplined backline on Friday. Grenoble’s top-scorer is Yadaly Diaby, who has seven league goals this term, and he should get plenty of chances to add to that tally against Clermont’s leaky away defence.
