Clermont Foot vs Auxerre prediction (1x2)

Much awaited encounter on the 23th of August 2019 in French Ligue 2 between first placed and undefeated Clermont Foot and relegation threatened side -Auxerre. The Objective of Clermont Foot this season is clear and that is to regain French football top flight (Ligue 1) after spending the last 11 years in Ligue 2. Statistics are in their favor in this encounter as they have won their opponents 4 times in the previous 6 encounters. Another really insteresting statistic on these confrontations between the two side is the fact that both teams managed to score just on one ocassion, 4 of the encounters ended with the smallest margin of 1-0 and one ended on a 2-0 score line. The hosts are in full confidence as you woul'd expect from a team who is yet to be defeated in the League. However the visiting side, Auxerre can be inspired from their last confrontation against the host, a game in which they won 1-0. A victory for Clermont is a must as they are currently the better and level on points with Lorient who will be travelling to bottom placed Le Mans in what everyone will expect to be an easy ride for them. My prediction for this encounter is a win for Clermont Foot based on the fore-mentioned analysis,Clermont Foot being unbeaten since the start of the season and extra home motivation.