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Lorient vs Clermont: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
Lorient are set to host Clermont in Matchday 4 of the Ligue 1. Opponents are near each other in the standings, who will gain the upper hand on August 28? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Lorient
FranceLorient played two matches in Ligue 1 so far. Club picked up four points and is standing in a respectable 8th position in the standings. Regis Le Bris' men shouldn't be too complacent though, four opponents behind Les Merlus are tied with them on points.
Club started the season with a 1:0 victory over Rennes. After that, Lorient split the points with Toulouse (2:2). Team was scheduled to play the next match against Lyon, but it got postponed.
Clermont Foot
FranceClermont managed to get high in the Ligue 1 standings after three matches. Club is currently at 5th spot with six points in the asset. They are tied on points with 4th-placed Lyon. However, Pascal Gastien's men need to remain consistent, if they want to keep off the chasers.
Clermont started the season with a heavy defeat to PSG (0:5). But after that, team secured two victories over Reims (4:2) and Nice (1:0).
Trends
СтавкаAt least one club to not score
In five of the last six Clermont's matches only one club scored
СтавкаA draw in the first half
This bet played in the last three matches of Lorient
СтавкаCorrect score 1:0
Two of four latest matches of Clermont ended with that score
Tip and bets
We are expecting a goal-scoring game here. Both sides are enjoying a great start of the season. Lorient played only two games, but still stand above the mid-table. Opponents want to gain something out of this game, so we might see many goals.
Our prediction - total over 2.5 goals
Lorient are slight favourites in this game. Hosts picked up points in matches against strong opponents, so they should be able to beat Clermont.
Our second bet is on Lorient to win the match
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