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Lille vs Lorient – Match Preview and Prediction
Lille vs Lorient – The opening match of Sunday’s Ligue 1 schedule takes place at Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy, where Lille will host Lorient.
Having only two points from their last three Ligue 1 games, the hosts will be hoping to get back on track in the league.
Due to their current run, they are now five points behind Monaco in third place in the rankings (the top three Ligue 1 teams advance to the UEFA Champions League).
At the beginning of their Coupe de France campaign, Lille gave themselves a confidence boost last Saturday when they defeated half-amateur side Golden Lion 12-0.
Conversely, Lorient concluded their cup journey with yet another disappointing display last weekend, losing 1-2 to lower-division Sochaux.
Lorient hasn’t been uprooting trees lately. In their last nine games across all competitions, they have lost seven and drawn two; in their last four losses, they have given up at least two goals.
With 35 goals given up in just 17 games this season, Regis Le Bris’ team has the worst defensive record in Ligue 1, sitting second from bottom in the league rankings.
Lille vs Lorient – Betting Analysis
The last five head-to-head meetings between these sides have all resulted in home victories, including this season’s August match at Stade du Moustoir – Yves Allainmat, which Lorient won 4-1.
Lille has a great record against Lorient in their last 18 home games, winning 13 and drawing three. Over 2.5 goals FT & Both Teams To Score has won the last six encounters between these rivals.
This season, Lille has only let up four goals in eight home games. They have a great chance to recover from their recent league setbacks when they play the struggling Lorient.
What are the best odds for this match?
Checking the betting prices for this game on the 90 min. result market, a victory for Lille can be had for 1.38, going for the game finishing all-square is 5.05 & selecting a victory for FC Lorient gets you 8.5. These are the top bets offered right now.
Lille vs Lorient – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Home Win
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