Lorient vs Monaco Predictions & Tips - Lorient looking to keep it tight in Ligue 1

By Eddy Tora

12 Aug 2021

Eddy Tora 12 Aug 2021

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Lorient vs Monaco predictions for Friday’s Ligue 1 match
The game is being played at Stade du Moustoir (8pm BST)
Lorient are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches in Ligue 1
Can Monaco win their first league game of the season?
Preview, tips, stats & team news

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Lorient are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches in Ligue 1 (Getty Images)

Lorient vs Monaco Predictions

Lorient return home where they have been very hard to beat in Ligue 1. With Monaco fighting on two fronts, I am backing a draw in France.

Lorient vs Monaco Predictions
Head to Head
Lorient Form
Lorient Injuries & Team News
Monaco Form
Monaco Injuries & Team News
Lorient vs Monaco Live Stream FAQ

Lorient are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches (Ligue 1).
Monaco are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches (Ligue 1).
Monaco have drawn their last 2 matches (Ligue 1).

Head to Head

Monaco have a 15-5 advantage against Lorient with 7 draws in 27 matches.

Lorient Form

Lorient had a strong pre-season, winning three games with two draws.

Christophe Pélissier’s side started Ligue 1 with a 1-1 draw at Saint-Etienne. They had 39% possession, taking the lead through Vincent Le Goff but unable to hold on.

Lorient return home where they have won their last four matches in Ligue 1 and are undefeated in nine of their last 10 games.

Lorient Injuries & Team News

Lorient have a full strength side available.

Monaco Form

Monaco started the season in the UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round. They won 2-0 at Sparta Prague before a 3-1 home win to advance 5-1 on aggregate.

Niko Kovac’s side were disappointing in their opening Ligue 1 match. They had 75% possession and 15-5 shots at home against Nantes but had to settle for a 1-1 draw.

Monaco Injuries & Team News

Centre back Jean Marcelin is out with a muscle injury.

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Verdict

Lorient v Monaco

Lorient are hard to beat at home and Monaco could have one eye on the Champions League qualifiers. I am backing a draw in Ligue 1.

Draw

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