Lyon vs Lorient: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On September 25, Lyon will host Lorient in the Ligue 1 match. What to expect from this clash? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Lyon

Lyon failed to get into the Top-3 in the previous season, but team surely has enough potential to fight for the medals in Ligue 1. In the previous week Olympique had a great start in the Europa League, where they recorded a victory over Rangers (2:0). New head coach managed to find a way to motivate his players and after seven rounds team is at the 6th spot in the standings.
Kids recorded three victories and two draws, which brought them 11 points. They are only three points behind the second-placed Marseille. In the previous match Lyon recorded a victory over Troyes (3:1).
Dembele, Pintor, Kadewere and Reine won't be able to play against Lorient.

Lorient

Lorient started the current season with a new head coach, Christophe Pelissier. In seven rounds seaside club achieved great results and put up an impressive display.
Orange-Blacks recorded three victories and three draws, which brought them 12 points and a 5th spot in the standings, just ahead of their today opponent. Team recorded victories over Monaco (1:0) and Lille (2:1).
Morel, Jenz and Boisgard won't be able to help their team today.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 out of 6 most recent matches of the visitors goals were scored in both halves

СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Lyon

СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3,5
This bet won in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of the visitors

Tip and bets
Lorient became the main sensation of Ligue 1 at the start of the season, but now they will face a tough challenge. Lyon desperately needs victory, they have no room for error now. In our opinion, hosts will be able to record a victory and to send Les Merlusout of European competitions zone.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Lyon
In a game like this everything can be decided by one single mistake. Both teams have a tough schedule, so we are expecting a defensive performance from the opponents.
Our second bet is on total under 2.5 goals