Clermont Foot – Annecy

Clermont Foot host Annecy in what promises to be a pivotal Ligue 2 clash, with the hosts languishing in 15th place on five points after five draws and a solitary loss, their modest three‑goal tally highlighting a need for firepower. Annecy sit comfortably in fourth, having amassed ten points from three wins, a draw and two defeats, and they carry a slight edge in goal difference at +1. The two sides have yet to meet this season, but Clermont will be eager to turn their string of stalemates into a win and climb out of the relegation zone, while Annecy will look to consolidate their push for the top‑half. A tightly contested encounter could see the visitors’ superior scoring record prove decisive, but the home side’s resilience at Stade Gabriel-Montpied may force a hard‑fought draw.