Lorient vs Montpellier Prediction 01.10.2023

• Competition: France &— Ligue 1
• Date: Sunday, 1st, October 2023
• Kickoff: 16:05 UTC +1 / 17.05 CEST
• Venue: Stade du Moustoir (Lorient)

In the seventh week of French Ligue 1, the Sunday game between Lorient and Montpellier at the Stade du Moustoir holds great significance as both teams aim to secure their position away from the dangerous zone.

Lorient faced the departure of several key players, including last season’s top scorer Terem Moffi, during the summer transfer window. This raised concerns about their potential struggle in the lower half of the table. However, the start of the season was promising for the Brittany side. They held reigning champions PSG to a goalless draw and shared points with Nice in the opening two matches. Their third-week performance was remarkable as they thrashed LOSC Lille with an impressive 4-1 victory. Unfortunately, after that strong start, Les Merlus’ form has declined significantly. They have only managed to earn one point from their last three Ligue 1 matches, resulting in Regis Le Bris’s team currently sitting just above the relegation zone with only six points.

However, Montpellier has consistently been a strong member of Ligue 1 since the 2009/10 season. In recent years, though, they have experienced a decline in performance. They were once contenders for European positions, but now find themselves in the lower half of the league standings. Similar to their Sunday rivals, Lorient, Montpellier has had a disappointing start to the season, earning only six points from six matches. Fortunately, their goal difference is better than Lorient and Toulouse, which places them above the relegation zone.

Lorient vs Montpellier Betting Tips: BTTS

Get ready for an action-packed showdown with plenty of goals, and it won’t be one-sided. Manager Regis Le Bris is losing sleep over defensive mistakes, especially considering his team has only managed to keep a clean sheet once in the last 14 matches. It’s hard to ignore the concerning 12 goals conceded in the first six Ligue 1 games. Thanks to their leaky defense and prolific attack, Les Merlus have gained a reputation for providing entertaining football in Ligue 1. In their last three league matches alone, an incredible 15 goals have been scored, including a tense 3-5 defeat against Nantes in their most recent encounter.

Meanwhile, Monpellier’s defense has proven to be anything but dependable, evidenced by their first shutout of the season in a scoreless tie against Rennes last week. Additionally, it’s important to note that La Paillade allowed two or more goals in half of their first six matches in the French championship, highlighting their alarming lack of control in their defensive efforts. On a brighter note, Zakarian’s team has showcased remarkable offensive prowess in their recent away games, scoring two or more goals in six out of their last seven matches on the road.

Both teams, despite possessing undeniable attacking potential, share a common woe &— a leaky defense. That’s precisely why we believe the nets won’t remain undisturbed, especially considering that both sides will be chasing all three points.