Lorient vs Brest prediction, odds & betting tips – 31/03/2024

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Lorient - Brest

France Ligue 1 - Stade Yves Allainmat-Le Moustoir

Lorient will play host to Brest in the upcoming round of Ligue 1 on Sunday, 31 March.

With both teams in good forms, who will prevail in this game? Read our Lorient vs Brest prediction to learn more about this match, but remember to also check out some of our other Ligue 1 betting tips as well.

Lorient vs Brest prediction: Goals on both sides of this duel

Key Stats

• The last three H2H duels between Lorient and Brest have all gone over 2.5 total goals.
• Lorient have averaged 3.23 total goals per game in the league so far, which is the second-highest average in Ligue 1.
• Both teams have scored in six of the last 10 meetings between these two teams.
• We saw both teams score in 62% of all Lorient's matches at home in the league so far.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Brest the favourites to win

• HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
• DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30%
• AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.00%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

We can see from these Lorient vs Brest odds that the bookies consider guests to be the expected winners, which is hardly surprising given the simple fact that they're currently second in Ligue 1 standings.

Meanwhile, Lorient are in the midst of a fight against relegation, but they are also in good form at the moment, with three wins in their last six games in the league.

So, this can be a very interesting duel and if you liked our predictions for it, you should also check out some of our latest betting tips for today.

Last five H2Hs: A very exciting and close matchup

France Ligue 1 20/12/23

Brest

4

Lorient

0

France Ligue 1 07/05/23

Lorient

2

Brest

1

France Ligue 1 09/10/22

Brest

1

Lorient

2

Europe Friendlies 16/07/22

Brest

1

Lorient

0

France Ligue 1 27/02/22

Brest

0

Lorient

1

Lorient have won three of the last five duels with Brest, with Brest winning the other two, so it's hard to predict anything based on their recent matchups. Overall, Lorient have the advantage with 14 wins, compared to Brest's eight wins, along with five draws.

Lorient preview: Hoping to keep their solid form going

In the last six Ligue 1 rounds, Lorient have three wins, one draw, and a couple of losses. This is a good run for them since they managed to escape the relegation zone thanks to it, although they remain right in the middle of the battle for survival.

Meanwhile, Formose Mendy, Quentin Boisgard, Bonke Innocent, Igor Silva, and Montassar Talbi are all injured at the moment, while Aiyegun Tosin is suspended.

Predicted Lineup: Mvogo – Adjei, Laporte, Mendy – Katseris, Abergel, Bakayoko, Le Bris – Kari, Ponceau – Bamba

France Ligue 2 31/08/24

L

Amiens

1

Lorient

0

France Ligue 2 24/08/24

W

Grenoble

0

Lorient

2

France Ligue 2 19/08/24

W

Martigues

0

Lorient

1

Europe Friendlies 10/08/24

D

Guingamp

1

Lorient

1

Europe Friendlies 07/08/24

D

Nantes

1

Lorient

1

Brest preview: Still on the path to Champions League

Despite all expectations, Brest continue their quest for European football as they are still sitting in the second place in the standings, only behind PSG. A few other teams are very close to them though, so Brest will have to push hard in the remaining matches if they want to secure their spot in Champions League for next season.

Pierre Lees-Melou is suspended ahead of this match, while Jordan Amavi is injured at the moment.

Predicted Lineup: Bizot – Lala, Chardonnet, Brassier, Locko – Magnetti, Martin – Del Castillo, Camara, Lage – Satriano

France Ligue 1 31/08/24

W

St Etienne

0

Brest

4

France Ligue 1 25/08/24

L

Lens

2

Brest

0

France Ligue 1 17/08/24

L

Marseille

5

Brest

1

Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24

L

Newcastle

1

Brest

0

Elite Club Friendlies 03/08/24

D

Juventus

2

Brest

2

Player to watch: Mohamed Bamba

Since arriving to Lorient in the January transfer window, Mohamed Bamba has been the key player for his team. After all, he's already the team's top scorer in Ligue 1 this season with six goals, despite only playing in eight games.

Will Bamba score first again?

Of the six goals Bamba scored in the league so far, he was the first goalscorer in four matches. With that in mind, he is a good choice for first goalscorer in this game too.