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Lorient look to build on last weekend’s victory as they welcome the Ligue 1 leaders to Stade du Moustoir this Sunday.
Meanwhile, Les Rouge et Blanc arrive with an unbeaten record under Filipe Luis and the chance to strengthen their position at the summit.
However, Lorient's success in last season's meetings suggests that the visitors may have to work harder than their league standing alone indicates.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Lorient vs. Monaco key stats
- There have been more goals after half-time in three of Lorient's last four matches.
- Both teams to score has landed in 14 of Monaco's last 17 competitive games.
- Lorient have not lost any of their last four meetings with Monaco.
- Monaco have won seven of their nine competitive matches this season.
- Lorient have lost three of their last five home league matches.
Lorient vs Monaco preview: Can hosts’ recent success against visitors challenge the league leaders?
Lorient vs Monaco — Tale of the Tape
| Lorient | vs | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| 8th | Position | 1st |
| 8 | Points | 14 |
| 6 | Goals For | 10 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 12th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 2nd (A) |
Lorient have made encouraging progress after a difficult opening to the campaign, collecting eight points from their first six league matches and responding to a disappointing start with a more consistent run of performances under Alexandre Dujeux.
Les Merlus’s most recent result was a 1-0 victory over Paris FC, courtesy of a Gabin Bernardeau goal in the 68th minute.
That victory lifted Lorient to eighth in the Ligue 1 table and left them within three points of sixth-placed Paris Saint-Germain in the race for the European qualification places.
Les Merlus have scored six goals and conceded as many in their six league games this season, highlighting their need to become more effective at both ends of the pitch.
Monaco travel to Brittany, having established themselves as one of the strongest sides in France under Luis, with their early-season results keeping them at the top of the standings and leaving them as the only Ligue 1 team yet to suffer a domestic defeat.
Les Rouge et Blanc’s latest 2-1 Conference League victory over CSKA Sofia extended an impressive start across competitions, although the trip to Bulgaria also means that Monaco must manage their recovery carefully before returning to domestic action.
The visitors showed some vulnerability in their previous league outing against Toulouse, surrendering a lead in a 2-2 draw that prevented them from creating more separation at the summit.
Monaco's away performances have generally been mixed in 2026, with six victories from 12 Ligue 1 trips during the calendar year.
Lorient vs Monaco form guide & betting tips
| Lorient | vs | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
LWDLW |
Form | WWDWD |
| 7 | Points | 11 |
| 9th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 6 | Goals For | 9 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 5 |
LWDLW |
Form (All Comps) | DWWDW |
Whispers predicts: Lorient 1-2 Monaco
There is a clear contrast between Monaco's stronger current trajectory and Lorient's recent success in this fixture, making the visitors the more convincing choice to take the points while leaving room for the hosts to remain competitive.
Monaco's unbeaten start and position at the top of the table provide a strong basis for backing them to edge the contest, supporting a 2-1 correct score at 9.00 (8/1).
Both teams to score – Yes at 1.75 (3/4) is an appealing selection given the history of this matchup, while Lorient handicap +2 is worth considering at 1.25 (1/4) for those expecting the hosts to keep the scoreline close even if the visitors prevail.
The second half to produce more goals pick also merits attention in a match that could become more open as Lorient chase a result and Monaco look to exploit the spaces that emerge.
> Lorient handicap +2 at 1.25 (1/4)| Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 1.75 (3/4)| Likelihood: Probable
> Half with most goals – Second half (Odds TBD)| Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score – Lorient 1-2 Monaco at 9.00 (8/1) | Likelihood: Outsider