Clermont vs Lens: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 March

Clermont

W D W L W

8th place in France Ligue 1

0-4

12/03/2023 08:00

Lens

W W W W W

2nd place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Clermont vs Lens on 12 March 2023 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Clermont vs Lens preview before placing your bet.

Clermont are currently 8th with 59 points after 38 matches.
Lens sit 2nd with 84 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lens to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Lens, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Clermont have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:00

2023-03-12

Clermont vs Lens - Prediction & Odds

Clermont

Lens

2023-03-12 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 12/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	85	38	27	4	7	89	40	49
02 Lens	84	38	25	9	4	68	29	39
03 Marseille	73	38	22	7	9	67	40	27
04 Rennes	68	38	21	5	12	69	39	30
05 Lille	67	38	19	10	9	65	44	21
06 Monaco	65	38	19	8	11	70	58	12
07 Lyon	62	38	18	8	12	65	47	18
08 Clermont	59	38	17	8	13	45	49	-4
09 Nice	58	38	15	13	10	48	37	11
10 Lorient	55	38	15	10	13	52	53	-1
11 Reims	51	38	12	15	11	45	45	0
12 Montpellier	50	38	15	5	18	65	62	3
13 Toulouse	48	38	13	9	16	51	57	-6
14 Stade Brestois	44	38	11	11	16	44	54	-10
15 Strasbourg	40	38	9	13	16	51	59	-8
16 Nantes	36	38	7	15	16	37	55	-18
17 AJ Auxerre	35	38	8	11	19	35	63	-28
18 Ajaccio	26	38	7	5	26	23	74	-51
19 Troyes	24	38	4	12	22	45	81	-36
20 Angers	18	38	4	6	28	33	81	-48

Head To Head

12/11/2022 11:59

Lens

2 - 1

Clermont

FRA D1

16/07/2022 10:10

Clermont

1 - 3

Lens

INT CF

19/03/2022 11:59

Lens

3 - 1

Clermont

FRA D1

01/12/2021 16:00

Clermont

2 - 2

Lens

FRA D1

25/01/2020 10:00

Lens

1 - 1

Clermont

FRA D2

27/08/2019 15:05

Lens

2 - 2

Clermont

FRA LC

Clermont

Draw

50%

Lens

50%

Clermont Last 6 matches

26/02/2023 10:00

Clermont 1 - 1 Strasbourg FRA D1

19/02/2023 10:00

Rennes 2 - 0 Clermont FRA D1

11/02/2023 16:45

Clermont 0 - 2 Marseille FRA D1

05/02/2023 08:00

Clermont 0 - 2 Monaco FRA D1

01/02/2023 14:00

Lille 0 - 0 Clermont FRA D1

29/01/2023 10:00

Clermont 0 - 0 Nantes FRA D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Lens

04/03/2023 11:59

Lens 1 - 1 Lille FRA D1

01/03/2023 13:15

Nantes 2 - 1 Lens FRAC

25/02/2023 16:00

Montpellier 1 - 1 Lens FRA D1

19/02/2023 12:05

Lens 3 - 1 Nantes FRA D1

12/02/2023 15:45

Lyon 2 - 1 Lens FRA D1

09/02/2023 16:00

Lorient 1 - 1 Lens FRAC

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

177

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

189

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored

254

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

170

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 266 matches

YesNo

131 (49%)135 (51%)

In last 266 matches

NoYes

178 (62%)107 (38%)

Clermont

Recent matches

Lens

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Clermont

Lens

Shots

Clermont

Total shots

10.63 avg / game

Blocked

408 total

Avg. 2.85

Lens

Total shots

13.97 avg / game

Blocked

677 total

Avg. 3.33

Clermont Pass Lens

Total passes

81540

Avg. 448 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

111346

Avg. 480 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Clermont

266

Played games

Lens

285

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.31

3.97

1057

Corners

1386

4.86

12.71

3381

Throw-ins

4224

14.82

1.24

329

Offsides

454

1.59

2.53

674

GK saves

659

2.31

Clermont

DISCIPLINARY

Lens

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.42

379

522

1.83

0.12

0.12

9.19

2445

Fouls

3102

10.88

9.93

2642

Tackles

3490

12.25

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

How We Build the Clermont vs Lens Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Clermont vs Lens on 12 March 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Clermont vs Lens Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Clermont's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lens's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 1 standings and the France Ligue 1 form table to understand exactly where Clermont and Lens sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our France Ligue 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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