Montpellier vs Lorient. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1

Montpellier failed the start of the previous season and managed to find their game only towards the end of the season. In 38 rounds of the previous season Orange-Blues recorded 14 victories and 54 points, which brought them an 8th spot in the standings.

During the summer club appointed new head coach, Olivier Dall'Oglio. As for the players, Mamadou Sakho from Crystal Palace and Leo Leroy from Chateauroux were signed. In the first round of the current Ligue 1 tournament La Paillade were beaten by Marseille (2:3) and then they held Reims to draw (3:3).

Oyongo and Omlin, who has a groin injury, won't be able to play in an upcoming game.

Lorient is still holding on to their Ligue 1 spot. In the previous season Orange-Blacks had a decent first half of the season, but then lost focus. Eventually they finished with 42 points, only two more than relegated teams had.

In the first round Christophe Pelissier's men had a draw against Saint-Etienne (1:1) and then recorded their first victory, beating Monaco at home (1:0).

Lauriente, Boisgard, Diarra, Lecoeuche and Morel are unavailable for an upcoming game.