Grenoble Foot 38 welcome Clermont to the Stade des Alpes on Friday, September 18, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 local time. This Ligue 2 match brings together teams occupying 12th and 16th place respectively after contrasting starts to the campaign. Grenoble recovered from collecting only one point across their opening three fixtures by winning two of their next three, including a 1-0 away victory over Rodez. Clermont, meanwhile, remain the only side of the two without a league win this season. Five of their first six matches finished level, highlighting both their resilience and their difficulty turning competitive performances into victories. With Clermont averaging only 0.5 goals scored per game and Grenoble recording two clean sheets in their previous three league rounds, the contest has the statistical profile of a close, low-scoring encounter.

Grenoble Foot 38 Recent Form and Key Statistics

Grenoble Foot 38 enter the fixture after beating Rodez 1-0 on September 11. That result continued their improvement following a difficult opening to the season and gave them a second victory within three matches. Their last five fixtures have produced two wins, one draw and two defeats, with the team averaging 1.0 goal scored and 1.2 conceded during that sequence.

Across the Ligue 2 season, Grenoble have registered two wins, one draw and three losses. Their broader averages stand at 1.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match. Those numbers indicate that consistency remains an issue, but the two clean sheets achieved in their last three league games offer encouragement before facing one of the division's least productive attacks.

The home side's first-half pattern is particularly notable. Grenoble have been level at the interval in seven of their last eight home matches, both in Ligue 2 specifically and across their overall home schedule. That recurring trend suggests their games at the Stade des Alpes often take time to open up. In addition, four of their last 10 home league fixtures finished with under 0.5 total goals, meaning those matches ended without either side scoring.

• League record: two wins, one draw and three defeats.
• Last five matches: two wins, one draw and two losses.
• Recent scoring average: 1.0 goal per match over the last five.
• Half-time trend: level in seven of the previous eight home league games.
• Latest result: a 1-0 away win against Rodez.

Clermont Recent Form and Key Statistics

Clermont travel to Grenoble still searching for their first Ligue 2 victory of the campaign. Their six league fixtures have delivered no wins, five draws and one defeat, leaving them in 16th position. The frequency of stalemates shows how difficult they have been to overcome, but it also underlines their inability to find the decisive goal needed to collect three points.

The visitors drew 0-0 with Boulogne on September 11. Over their latest five matches, Clermont have recorded four draws and one defeat while averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game. Their season figures reinforce the same picture: 0.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded on average. They have found the net only three times while conceding five goals during the opening six rounds.

Clermont's defensive record is therefore considerably stronger than their attacking output. Allowing fewer than one goal per league fixture has helped them remain competitive, yet scoring at a rate of one goal every two matches has prevented them from converting draws into wins. Three of their last 10 Ligue 2 games have also ended with under 0.5 total goals. Following the goalless result against Boulogne, another cautious match would be consistent with their recent numbers.

• League record: no wins, five draws and one defeat.
• Last five matches: four draws and one loss.
• Season averages: 0.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
• Goals this season: three scored and five conceded.
• Latest result: a 0-0 draw with Boulogne.

Grenoble Foot 38 vs Clermont Match Analysis

The available statistics point towards a balanced contest in which clear scoring opportunities could be limited. Grenoble have the slightly stronger recent record and return home after winning at Rodez, while Clermont's five draws in six rounds demonstrate their ability to keep matches close. The win probabilities reflect that narrow margin: Grenoble are rated at 38%, with the draw and a Clermont victory both standing at 31%.

Grenoble's sequence of seven half-time draws in eight home matches indicates that the opening period may be tightly contested. Clermont's low scoring average further supports the expectation of a patient game, although Grenoble must also account for a season defensive average of 1.7 goals conceded. The hosts' more recent clean sheets are consequently important, particularly against opponents who have scored only three times in six league outings.

The head-to-head record is similarly even. Across the supplied summary, Grenoble have one win, Clermont have one, and three meetings have ended level. Grenoble average 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded in that sequence, while the most recent encounter finished 1-1 on August 1, 2026. There is little in those results to suggest a clear advantage for either team.

Goal-market probabilities provide the clearest direction for this Ligue 2 preview. Under 2.5 goals carries a 62% probability, compared with 38% for over 2.5. Both Teams To Score is also marginally weighted towards No at 54%. Grenoble's improved defensive results, Clermont's 0.5-goal season average and the visitors' repeated draws collectively support the prospect of a controlled fixture with fewer than three total goals.

Grenoble Foot 38 vs Clermont prediction from BetMines: Under 2.5 goals with 62% probability.