LiontipsLorient vs Lyon. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Lorient are having a mediocre season. After a 16th-placed finish in the previous season, team got off to another slow start. Club was eliminated from the French Cup at the first stage, so now Lorient can concentrate on relegation battle in Ligue 1. Les Merlus were defeated by Rennes in Coupe de France.
After 26 rounds of Ligue 1 The Orange-Blacks have five victories and nine draws, delivering 24 points and a 16th spot in the standings. Team's weakest link is their offensive line, with a scoring average of less than one goal per game.
In three latest matches Christophe Pelissier's men drew to Monaco (0:0), lost to Montpellier (0:1) and recorded an away victory over Brest (1:0). Prior to Lyon clash, team is only two points clear of relegation zone.
Diarra and Lemoine are unavailable so far.
Lyon put up a strong performance in the Europa League group stage this season, team is undefeated in this tournament so far - five victories and one draw brought a top position in the standings and a spot in the round of 16.
Les Gones had an unsuccessful French Cup campaign, a first round match was abandoned and team was eventually disqualified from the competition.
After 26 rounds of Ligue 1 The Kids have 10 victories and nine draws, delivering 38 points and a 10th spot in the standings. Team is only five points adrift from European qualification places.
After a home victory over Nice (2:0) Peter Bosz' men drew to Lens (1:1) and lost to Lille (0:1).
Denayer, Pollersbeck, Diomande and Sherki won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
In each of four latest head-to-head matches both teams scored
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 6 latest matches of Lorient
Tip and bets
Lorient are fighting hard to avoid relegation, so they are able to create problems for any team. Lyon dropped way too many points, but team has a solid line-up. Visitors also have a chance to clinch a spot in European competitions zone, so they will be extremely motivated. We are expecting a victory from the visitors.
Our prediction - Lyon to win
In head-to-head matches opponents are even - Lorient are a tough team to beat, but now Les Merlus are out of form. We think that visitors will be able to break the defense of a seaside club and to get a comfortable victory.
Our second bet is on Lyon to win by two goals
