Clermont vs Reims Prediction & Betting Tips (30 January)

Forced to go through the play-offs last year to renew its lease in this Ligue 2, Clermont would undoubtedly like to avoid inflicting this ordeal on itself next May. If for the moment, this team occupies 12th place in the ranking, it will have to remain vigilant over the coming months since it is only 3 small units ahead of the red zone at the start of this 21st day. After having achieved a great success against Laval 4-1 for their debut in 2026, the Auvergnats were then beaten twice by Saint-Etienne 1-0 and by Annecy 2-1 last weekend. If Clermont is fighting to maintain its position, Reims will undoubtedly experience a slightly more exciting second part of the season.

Indeed, Karel Geraerts' men are more than ever in the running for an immediate return to the elite after their surprise relegation last May. With the wind in their sails, the Champenois are having a very encouraging start to 2026, as evidenced by their 2 successes won during the last 3 days played against Annecy 2-1, Troyes defeated 2-1 and Saint-Etienne 1-0 during the shock of the last day. In the ranking, the Rémois moved back to the 3rd step of the podium, a short distance from 2nd place, synonymous with direct accession to Ligue 1.

Absent at the start of 2026, the formidable striker Kader Bamba, who scored 7 goals in the first part of the season, returned to the field by coming into play against Annecy. The former Nantes player could this time be the starter. Conversely, the former Bordeaux player Saivet, the full-back Boto, the important winger Douane and the attacker passed through Rennes Hunou are still not recovered. Customs and executive midfielder Ackra must also serve 2 suspension matches linked to sports betting. Dismissed last week, Diop and Socka could remain out of the group.

The only scorer for his team against Annecy, experienced striker Diedhiou scored his 3rd goal of the season. There were quite a few movements during the winter transfer window. Indeed, the full-back Konaté joined AE Kisifias on loan for the second part of the season. Conversely, striker Guindo arrived on loan from Louvière in recent days and full-back Tourraine was loaned by Paris FC. 

• Summary: Clermont Foot is going head to head with Stade de Reims starting on 30 Jan 2026 at 19:00 UTC at Stade Gabriel Montpied stadium, Clermont-Ferrand city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 2 .
• Referee: Eddy Rosier
• Clermont Feedinco Rating: 6.77
• Reims Feedinco Rating: 6.85