Monaco host Lorient at the Stade Louis II on Sunday (April 16) in Ligue 1. The hosts have had a pretty solid campaign, pushing for a return to the UEFA Champions League.
Monaco drew 2-2 at Nantes in their last league game and went into half-time with a two-goal lead before blowing it midway through the second half. They are fourth in the standings with 58 points.
Lorient, meanwhile, have had mixed results in the league recently but remain hopeful of securing continental football. They held third-placed Olympique Marseille to a goalless draw in their last outing, ending a seven-game losing streak against them. The visitors are mid-table in 10th place with 45 points from 30 games.
Monaco vs Lorient Head to head and key numbers
- There have been 27 meetings between Monaco and Lorient, who are down 12-6.
- There have been nine draws between the two teams, including their most recent meeting, which ended 2-2.
- The visitors are unbeaten in four games in the match.
- Five of Monaco’s six league defeats this season have come at home.
- Only five of Lorient’s 12 league wins this season have come away from home.
- The Monegasques have the second best attacking record in Ligue 1 this season, scoring 63 times.
Monaco vs Lorient Prediction
Monaco is on a three game unbeaten streak after losing four games. They beat Strasbourg 4-3 in their last home game to end a three-game losing streak at the Stade Louis II and they will be looking to build on that.
Meanwhile, Lorient are on a three-game winless run and have won just two of their last 11 games in all competitions. They are winless in six away league games and could see defeat here.
Prediction: Monaco 2-0 Lorient
Monaco vs Lorient Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Monaco
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/Under 2.5 – Under 2.5 goals (Five of the last six games for the visitors have produced under 2.5 goals).
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: No (Both teams have scored in just two of Lorient’s last eight games).