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Lorient - Angers
France Ligue 1 - Stade Yves Allainmat-Le Moustoir
Prediction 1
Lorient to Win
89/100 (1.89)
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Prediction 2
Over 1.5 Lorient Goals
19/20 (1.95)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Lorient welcome Angers to the Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir in France’s Ligue 1 fixture on Sunday, February 5th. Can Lorient bounce back from defeat against the division’s bottom club this weekend? Read our free Ligue 1 betting tips and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Lorient vs Angers
Angers have lost 13 Ligue 1 fixtures in a row and the relegation favourites face another tough test against Lorient on Sunday. Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Lorient to Win
Lorient threw away a two-goal lead at Reims in midweek and eventually slipped to a 4-2 defeat, however, they have a huge opportunity to bounce straight back with a victory on Sunday. Their opponents, Angers, look destined for the drop and their loss to Ajaccio on Wednesday was their 13th defeat on the trot in Ligue 1. Lorient have already beaten Angers once in 2023 and our first prediction backs Les Merlus to claim all three points again this weekend.
Over 1.5 Lorient Goals
Rock-bottom Angers have struggled for the majority of the Ligue 1 campaign and their defending has been short of the standard required to compete. Indeed, Angers have been conceding 2.23 goals per game in the French top tier since August and they hold the league’s worst-defensive record. With home advantage to enjoy, Lorient should be able to create plenty of opportunities against their visitor’s generous defence and a stake on the hosts in the over 1.5 team goals market could be worth considering with that in mind.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Lorient vs Angers
View our list of the key stats for Sunday’s contest below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive odds.
Head to Head
01/01/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Angers
Lorient
1
2
16/01/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lorient
Angers
0
0
21/11/21
France Ligue 1 LI1
Angers
Lorient
1
0
31/07/21
Elite Club Friendlies Elite
Lorient
Angers
1
0
02/05/21
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lorient
Angers
2
0
Last Five - Lorient
27/05/23
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Clermont Foot
Lorient
2
0
L
21/05/23
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Lens
Lorient
3
1
L
14/05/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Montpellier
Lorient
1
1
D
07/05/23
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Brest
Lorient
1
2
W
30/04/23
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PSG
Lorient
1
3
W
Last Five - Angers
27/05/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Troyes
Angers
1
2
W
21/05/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Reims
Angers
2
2
D
14/05/23
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Marseille
Angers
3
1
L
07/05/23
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Monaco
Angers
2
1
L
30/04/23
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Rennes
Angers
4
2
L
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Sunday’s meeting between Lorient and Angers below.
Lorient odds: 89/100 (1.89) – 52.9%
Draw odds: 53/20 (3.65) – 27.4%
Angers odds: 33/10 (4.3) – 23.3%
The bookies are siding with Lorient in the match result markets on Sunday, while over 2.5 goals can be backed at 4/5 (1.8) – 55.6%. Elsewhere, Enzo Le Fee, who scored a consolation against Reims in midweek, looks a decent price in the anytime goalscorer stakes again this weekend at 9/2 (5.5) – 18.2%.
Lorient vs Angers Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Sunday’s Ligue 1 tussle between Lorient and Angers below.
Lorient
Lorient could be without a pair of midfielders on Sunday with both Yoann Cathline and Laurent Abergel expected to sit out their clash with Angers. Lorient are still in 7th spot in Ligue 1 despite blowing a two-goal advantage at Reims on Wednesday evening. Reims are just five points shy of the top five.
Predicted Lineup for Lorient: Mannone – Kalulu, Laporte, Talbi, Le Goff – Innocent, Le Fee, Diarra, Ponceau, Le Bris – Kone
Angers
Angers could be without several players this weekend. Farid El Melali, Abdoulaye Bamba, Ilyes Chetti, Yahia Fofana, Ali Kalla and Ulrick Eneme-Ella are all currently out of contention for the strugglers. Angers loss at home to fellow relegation contenders Ajaccio felt like a significant result in the battle for survival. Souleyman Doumbia was sent off in that loss and will be suspended on Sunday.
Predicted Lineup for Angers: Bernardoni – Valery, Hountondji, Blazic, Sabanovic – Salama, Mendy, Bentalb, Abdelli – Hunou, Sima
Player to Watch – Enzo Le Fée
Midfielder Enzo Le Fée is on the radar of a number of bigger clubs across Europe and the schemer is an analyst’s dream player, posting excellent numbers across a number of key metrics. Le Fée contributes in both defence and attack, averaging 3.3 tackles and 2.2 key passes per game.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Lorient
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Ligue 1 Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSG | 37 | 27 | 4 | 6 | 50 | 85 |
| 2 |  Lens | 37 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 37 | 81 |
| 3 |  Marseille | 37 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 73 |
| 4 |  Lille | 37 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 66 |
| 5 |  Rennes | 37 | 20 | 5 | 12 | 29 | 65 |
| 6 |  Monaco | 37 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 65 |
| 7 |  Lyon | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 62 |
| 8 |  Clermont Foot | 37 | 16 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 56 |
| 9 |  Nice | 37 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 55 |
| 10 | Lorient | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | -2 | 52 |
| 11 |  Reims | 37 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 51 |
| 12 |  Montpellier | 37 | 14 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 47 |
| 13 |  Toulouse | 37 | 12 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 45 |
| 14 |  Brest | 37 | 11 | 11 | 15 | -9 | 44 |
| 15 |  Strasbourg | 37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | -7 | 40 |
| 16 |  Auxerre | 37 | 8 | 11 | 18 | -26 | 35 |
| 17 |  Nantes | 37 | 6 | 15 | 16 | -19 | 33 |
| 18 |  Troyes | 37 | 4 | 11 | 22 | -36 | 23 |
| 19 |  AC Ajaccio | 37 | 6 | 5 | 26 | -52 | 23 |
| 20 | Angers | 37 | 4 | 6 | 27 | -47 | 18 |
Lorient vs Angers Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Is this fixture being shown live on TV?
Lorient vs Angers is not being shown live on TV in the UK.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 14:00 BST.
Who is Lorient’s manager?
Regis Le Bris has been in charge of Lorient since his appointment last summer.
