BOULOGNE VS CLERMONT - FRANCE: LIGUE 2 MATCH PREVIEW
FRANCE: LIGUE 2 MATCH DETAILS: BOULOGNE VS CLERMONT
As Boulogne prepare to host Clermont on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this FRANCE: Ligue 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
BOULOGNE PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 2
Boulogne, currently 13th in the standings with 26 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 10 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
CLERMONT PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 2
Clermont, sitting 15th with 22 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 5 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR BOULOGNE VS CLERMONT
Recent meetings between Boulogne and Clermont have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw.
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Pau, Boulogne recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Nna Noukeu, Boyer, Gourville, Pinot, Thiam, Platret, Binet, Martin, Moco, El Farissi, Lecolier. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.
Clermont's last outing came against Rodez Aveyron, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 5-3-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Guivarch, Kone, Caufriez, Sow, M'Bahia, Coulibaly, Baallal, Gastien, Fakili, Kader Bamba, Diedhiou. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Looking ahead, Boulogne are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Boulogne and Clermont are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR BOULOGNE VS CLERMONT
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Boulogne's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Clermont's games average 3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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