Monaco vs Lorient Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

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Monaco to Win

Reason for tip

AS Monaco should be backed to take care of business at home against a travel-sick FC Lorient in Ligue 1. Lorient are still without an away win this season, drawing three and losing five on the road, and their problems in front of goal away from home are glaring. Monaco, despite an inconsistent campaign, have been far more reliable at home and tend to raise their level against bottom-half opposition. With Lorient offering very little attacking threat, Monaco have a strong chance to control this game.

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Monaco 2-1

Reason for tip

Lorient’s away record suggests goals will be hard to come by for the visitors, but Monaco rarely keep things tight. Both teams have scored in 11 of Monaco’s 17 Ligue 1 matches this season, which points towards Lorient possibly nicking a goal despite their wider struggles. Monaco’s attacking output against lower-ranked sides should still be enough to see them through, though, especially at home. A 2-1 scoreline fits the pattern of Monaco games this season, with the hosts doing just enough to secure the points without dominating from start to finish.

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Monaco to Make Home Advantage Count Against Lorient

Monaco should be backed to beat Lorient at home in Ligue 1 on Friday. The visitors are yet to get off the mark away from home this season – they have drawn three and lost five on the road.

Monaco are ninth and Lorient 12th in the table, but both teams have lost more games than they’ve won this season. Monaco have won seven and lost eight, while Lorient have won four and lost six of their 17 games.

The hosts will be confident of scoring goals. Monaco have been prolific in their games against bottom-half teams this season, averaging over two goals a game.

For the visitors, however, their away form is a major concern. Lorient have now gone 13 games without winning on the road in Ligue 1, and they have yet to taste victory in any of their eight away matches this season.

The goals are not flowing for the visiting attack. Lorient have failed to score in six of their last eight Ligue 1 away games, finding the net just twice in total – an average of 0.25 goals a game on the road.

Monaco may be able to edge out Lorient in a closely-fought game, with a 2-1 home win the correct-score pick. Both teams have scored in 11 of Monaco’s 17 Ligue 1 games this season.