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Lorient vs Lille: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
In the fifth round of Ligue 1 Lorient will host Lille. Will Les Merlus be able to hold off the champion? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Lorient
FranceIn the previous Ligue 1 season Lorient managed to avoid relegation, but it wasn't easy for them. In the off-season club sold Yoane Wissa to Brentford for 10 million euros. As for the signings, team acquired Moritz Jenz from Lausanne for 3,5 million euros and Igor Silva from Osijek for 2,5 million euros.
Christophe Pelissier's men started the new season with a match against Saint-Etienne (1:1) and then recorded a victory in the second round match over Monaco (1:0). After that they were beaten by Montpellier (1:3) on an away game. In the most recent match hosts held Lens to draw (2:2). Les Merlus are approaching the fifth round match on a seventh spot in the standings with five points.
Diarra, Morel and Mouyokolo are unavailable for an upcoming match.
Lille
FrancePrevious season brought a Ligue 1 title to Lille's fans. Intrigue was alive until the last minutes of the season. During the summer club changed the head coach, now team will be managed by Jocelyn Gourvennec.
During the summer club sold many players, they were replaced by Amadou Onana, who was signed from Hamburg for a fee of 7 million euros, and Gabriel Gudmundsson, he came from Groningen for 6 million euros. Atletico goalkeeper, Ivo Grbic, was signed on loan.
At the start of the season Blue-Reds beat PSG in the French Super Cup (1:0), but they failed to extend their success in Ligue 1. After four rounds Dogs have only one victory and two draws in their asset, which brought them 5 points and a tenth spot in the standings. In two most recent matches visitors played a draw with Saint-Etienne (1:1) and then recorded a 2:1 victory over Montpellier.
Team's only injuried player is Sanches, he is down with a knee injury.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 0:1
3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches ended with that score
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 3 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 3 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 4
This bet won in 3 most recent head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
Lorient got off to a great start, but team lacks consistency and skilled players. Lille are still in search of their game, but champions have a great potential, so we are expecting a victory from Les Dogues. Les Merlus are a comfortable opponent for the visitors, plus almost the whole squad of Lille is ready to fight. We are expecting a success from Blue-Reds due to their class and a huge motivation to get on top.
Our prediction - Lille to win
We think that this match will went by the same scenario as most of the head-to-head matches. We are expecting an attacking football with a number of goal opportunities, some of them might be converted.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
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