LiontipsLorient v Monaco. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Lorient managed to retain the Ligue 1 spot at the conclusion of the previous season. Team got off to a great start, but then lost focus and couldn't stay in the mid-table.
In 38 rounds Les Merlus recorded 11 victories and nine draws, which brought 42 points, which is two points above Nantes, who had to play in the relegation playoffs.
In the closing matches Orange-Blacks managed to step up, recorded a victory over Metz (2:1) and then had a draw against Strasbourg (1:1). It helped them to avoid relegation from Ligue 1. Hosts scored 50 goals, but conceded more.
Winger Yoane Wissa left Lorient to join Brentford for 10 million euros. Team signed Igor Silva - right-back came from Osijek for 2 million euros.
In the first game of the season Christophe Pellisier's team put up a solid performance against Saint-Etienne and opened the scoresheet on 52nd minute. Le Goff's goal was answered by a penalty kick, so Lorient got the first point in the new season (1:1).
Eight-time champion and six-time French Cup holder finished the previous Ligue 1 season on a third position.
In 38 rounds Monegasques recorded 24 victories and six draws, which brought 78 points, five points behind the leader. We should note that team had the third-best offensive record in the league. Moreover, Red-Whites reached the final of a domestic cup, where they were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain (0:2).
During the off-season Southerners strengthened the squad. Center-forward Myron Boadu came from AZ Alkmaar for 17 million euros, midfield was strengthened by Jean Lucas, who came from Lyon for 11 million euros. Left winger Ismail Jakobs was bought from Koln for 6,5 million euros.
In the first match of 2021/22 Ligue 1 season Niko Kovac's team suddenly dropped points in the game against Nantes (1:1). Royal club also had a confident start in the Champions League, beating Sparta Prague in both legs (2:0 and 3:1 respectively).
Lecomte will be sidelined for an upcoming game due to a muscle injury.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Monaco won 4 out of 5 most recent matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 3 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 3 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 4
This bet won in three most recent head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
Lorient is not playing well against the Southerners, this statement is proven by history of head-to-head matches. Monaco is in a good mood after the victory in a Champions League, which should be a motivation boost for the team, who is superior to Les Merlus in all positions. We are expecting a success for the favourite, who just can't drop points against such a weak opponent.
Our prediction - Monaco to win
In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches royal club won with a margin of three goals or more. Visitors' offensive line is healthy, so Red-Whites have a great chance for a confident victory. If you want to take the risk, you can place a bet on Monaco to win by a 2 goal margin.
Our second bet is on Monaco to win by a two goal margin
