CLERMONT VS RODEZ AVEYRON - FRANCE: LIGUE 2 MATCH PREVIEW
FRANCE: LIGUE 2 MATCH DETAILS: CLERMONT VS RODEZ AVEYRON
As Clermont prepare to host Rodez Aveyron on February 13, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this FRANCE: Ligue 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
CLERMONT PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 2
Clermont, currently 15th in the standings with 22 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 13 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
RODEZ AVEYRON PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 2
Rodez Aveyron, sitting 11th with 30 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR CLERMONT VS RODEZ AVEYRON
Recent meetings between Clermont and Rodez Aveyron have favored Clermont, with Rodez Aveyron claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Amiens, Clermont recorded a 3-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Guivarch, Kone, Caufriez, Salmier, M'Bahia, Coulibaly, Gastien, Baallal, Ackra, Kader Bamba, Diedhiou. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.
Rodez Aveyron's last outing came against Boulogne, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 5-3-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Braat, Jean-Lambert, Lipinski, Magnin, Jolibois, Galves, Saka, Mendes, Younoussa, Arconte, Balde. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Looking ahead, Clermont are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Clermont and Rodez Aveyron 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 CLERMONT VS RODEZ AVEYRON
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Clermont's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Rodez Aveyron's games average 2.8 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.
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