Clermont vs Annecy Prediction & Betting Tips (17 October)

After coming close to being penalized last year by being forced to play in the play-offs to keep its place in Ligue 2, Clermont undoubtedly wanted to get off to a good start this year in order to avoid the same scares. Rather serious during the first 5 days during which they had only been beaten once, Grégory Proment's players have slowed down in the last few weeks. Since their success in Rodez 0-1, the Auvergnats have suffered 2 defeats in 3 matches against Reims 4-1, Le Mans 1-1 and against Pau 3-1 15 days ago. Following this downturn, the Clermontois fell to 15th position in the ranking. On the other hand, Annecy will have to lower its ambitions this year after being a troublemaker in the race for the play-offs last season.

Much less conquering since the restart, the Haut-Savoyards have only won 2 small successes during the first 9 days and they have barely managed to stay out of the red zone, in 15th position in the ranking. After defeating Grenoble in the Alps derby in mid-September 1-3, the Reds were dominated by Nancy 1-2 and Troyes 3-1. Finally, before the international break, they settled for a draw against a Laval team outnumbered 0-0.

The list of Clermont absentees is still quite extensive. Indeed, important defender Donavin, midfielder Astic, winger Douane and striker Diedhiou (1 goal, 1 assist) must all remain in the pits, injured. They are not the only ones since summer recruit Adrien Hunou (1 goal) and the explosive Bamba are also out of shape.

Conversely, senior defender Salmier is back after missing the last two games due to suspension. Offensively, midfielder Bamba is the only player on this team to have scored 2 goals this season.

• Summary: Clermont Foot is going head to head with Annecy FC starting on 17 Oct 2025 at 18:00 UTC at Stade Gabriel Montpied stadium, Clermont-Ferrand city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 2 .
• Referee: Azzedine Souifi
• Clermont Feedinco Rating: 6.74
• Annecy Feedinco Rating: 6.66