Lens vs Lorient Predictions

• Lorient have conceded 61 goals this season, the worst of any side
• Lens are sixth in the table and are two points clear of nearest rivals Marseille
• The reverse fixture ended all square in a goalless draw

Out-of-form Lens can edge past luckless Lorient

Lens have struggled for form in the dying embers of the campaign, having won just one of their last six in Ligue 1, but they should still have enough quality to beat a Lorient side that look to have accepted their relegation fate.

Franck Haise’s side have looked better in front of their own fans, with two wins and a draw across their last four fixtures at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, while they have only failed to score in two home league games all season.

The visitors are only three points away from safety but their recent form does not bring much hope for the Lorient faithful, with Les Merlus losing six of their last seven in Ligue 1 – with four of these defeats coming to nil.

Lens have scored at least two in each of their last three home meetings with Lorient and a similar level of clinicality could be in store on Friday. With the visitors continuing to misfire in front of goal, a 2-0 shutout victory for the hosts looks a promising option in the correct score market.