Lorient – Monaco Free Betting Tips – France – Ligue 1
Lorient and Monaco face at Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir, in a match for the 2nd round of Ligue 1. The history of recent direct clashes is favorable to the visiting team, who have 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 matches. The last head-to-head between these two teams, in 14‑02‑2021, ended in a draw by (2‑2). In this match, the home factor can play an important role, as both teams have significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Lorient analysis
The home team comes to this 2 nd round after a draw in their debut, against Saint‑Étienne, by (1‑1). This is a stronger team when they play at their stadium, since in the last 30 matches they register 1 win, 7 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in their stadium. Lorient has won 6, drawn 3 and lost 1 of their last 10 home matches. Their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.
Lorient enters this game with a draw, by 1-1, in the trip to Saint-Étienne’s home, thus adding the first point in this French championship: the only goal of the team was signed by Vincent Le Goff. The home team usually plays in a traditional 5-3-2, giving more importance to quick transitions. In this scheme, the two players with the most offensive mission will be Armand Laurienté and Terem Moffi, the latter being very competent in finishing. Coach Christophe Pélissier is likely to be without Yoane Wissa, Quentin Boisgard and Stéphane Diarra because they are injured.
Monaco Analysis
The away team comes to this 2 nd round after a (1‑1) draw in their debut, against Nantes. Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in away matches; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in their stadium. The team comes to this match after a home win against Sparta Praha, by (3‑1). In the last 10 away matches Monaco has won 7, tied 2 and lost 1. The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has been scoring regularly , as they managed to score in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 5 times but managed to turn the score around in 3.
Monaco comes motivated for this match after a 3-1 victory against Sparta Praga, in a match counting for the 3rd round of the Champions League: the team’s goals were signed by Gelson Martins, Aleksandr Golovin and Sofiane Diop. It should be noted that the Monegasques drew against Nantes in the first round of this Ligue 1. The visiting club usually acts in a 4-4-2 tactical system, favoring a more defensive style of play, attacking through the side aisles. In this drawing, the two most advanced players will be: Kevin Volland and Wissam Ben Yedder. For this match, coach Niko Kovac is without Guillermo Maripán due to physical problems.
Monaco – Win Odds: 1.75
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
