Lorient vs Monaco: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On January 11, Lorient are set to host Monaco for the Week 18 clash of Ligue 1. Both opponents are fighting for European places. Who will get the three points? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Lorient

Lorient are enjoying a great Ligue 1 season. In opening months of the campaign club was in the European competitions zone. But Les Merlus dropped many points in recent games. With 31 points, Regis Le Bris' men are currently at the 6th position in the standings.
Lorient recently had a long winless run, which included defeats to Montpellier (0:2) and Nice (1:2). But in the most recent game Les Merlus finally secured a victory over Angers (2:1).

Monaco

Monaco gained decent form in recent months. Club returned to Top-5 and after 17 matches Monegasques sit 5th in the standings with 33 points in the asset. Higher-placed Rennes are just one point higher than Philippe Clement's men.
Monaco earned four victories in five latest matches. Monegasques dropped points only in a game against Marseille (2:3).
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Two of four latest matches of Lorient ended with a 2:1 score

СтавкаA draw in the first half
This bet played in three of four latest matches of Monaco

СтавкаBoth teams to score - yes
This bet played in four of five latest matches of Monaco

Tip and bets
We offer to place a bet on the visitors. Opponents are close to each other in the standings, but Monaco played a bit better than Lorient in recent matches.
Our prediction - Monaco to win the match
We are expecting a high-scoring game here. Opponents are at the top half of the standings, so they are unlikely to sit on defense all 90 minutes. Lorient dropped many points in recent games, but they should be able to score against Monaco.
Our second bet is on total over 2.5 goals