LiontipsMonaco vs Lorient. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Monaco completely failed the start of Ligue 1, team is far away from the top of the standings, after 23 rounds club is at the 6th position. Monegasques have 10 victories and six draws to their name, delivering 36 points, they are only one point away from the European competitions zone.
In the latest round southerners recorded a victory over Lyon (2:0). Philippe Clement's men recorded a 2:0 victory over Amiens in the quarter-final of Coupe de France and advanced into the semi-final.
Fabregas, Boadu, Diatta and Badiashele won't feature in the upcoming match.
Lorient got off to an unsuccessful start in Coupe de France, in the first round team was beaten by Rennes (0:1). Now seaside club will concentrate on changing the situation in Ligue 1.
After 23 rounds of Ligue 1 Christophe Pelissier's team has only four victories and eight draws, delivering 20 points and a 17th spot in the standings. Team's weakest link is their offensive line, only 20 goals were scored. In the latest match Les Merlus beat Lens (2:0).
Petro, Lemoine, Morel and Abergelwon't feature in the match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Southerners won 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Lorient
Tip and bets
In this match we will place a bet on the hosts, they have an experienced squad and a fans' support. Lorient will try to get out of relegation zone, but team is unlikely to beat the southerners, they are an uncomfortable opponent for Les Merlus.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on Monaco
We think that the Orange-Blacks will try to contain the Monegasques with an accurate defensive performance, but we are expecting a number of goal opportunities from the favourite.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
