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Montpellier - Lorient
France Ligue 1 - Stade de la Mosson
Montpellier will host Lorient in the upcoming round of Ligue 1 on Sunday, 7 April.
With both teams similarly close to the relegation zone, who will win the match and points to get ahead? Read our Montpellier vs Lorient prediction to learn more about this match and take a look at our other Ligue 1 betting tips as well.
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Montpellier vs Lorient prediction: Goals on both sides of this duel
🔥Hot tip
Both teams to score - yes
⚽ Correct score prediction
Montpellier 1-1 Lorient
👑 Double chance prediction
Lorient or draw
Key Stats
- Both teams have averaged more than 2.50 total goals per game in the league.
- We saw both teams score in 57% of Montpellier's home games in the league so far.
- Both teams have scored in 54% of Lorient's away games this season.
- These teams are separated by just three points in the standings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Montpellier the more likely winners
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.10%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.10%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Montpellier vs Lorient odds that the bookies see the hosts as the expected winners, mainly because they are ahead in the standings and hosting the game.
Other than that, this is a duel between two teams of similar quality and they are both fighting this season to keep their heads above water, i.e. to avoid relegation.
So, this can be a very close and exciting duel and if you liked our predictions for it, check out some of our latest betting tips for today as well.
Last five H2Hs: Montpellier dominating the matchup
France Ligue 1 01/10/23 Lorient Montpellier France Ligue 1 14/05/23 Montpellier Lorient France Ligue 1 29/12/22 Lorient Montpellier France Ligue 1 20/02/22 Lorient Montpellier France Ligue 1 22/08/21 Montpellier Lorient
With four wins in their last five duels against Lorient, Montpellier have been the more dominant team recently. However, Lorient have done a bit better if we consider their overall H2H record—15-10-12.
Montpellier preview: Still not out of the danger
After beating Le Havre in the last round, another struggling team, Montpellier are now in a much better position. That being said, they are still only three points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone, which is their next opponent Lorient.
Meanwhile, Issiaga Sylla, Axel Gueguin, and Joris Chotard are out with injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Lecomte – Tchato, Kouyate, Sagnan, Davin – Al Ta'mari, Savanier, Omeragic, Ferri, Nordin – Adams
France Ligue 1 09/02/25 L Strasbourg 2 Montpellier 0 France Ligue 1 31/01/25 L Lens 2 Montpellier 0 France Ligue 1 26/01/25 W Toulouse 1 Montpellier 2 France Ligue 1 17/01/25 W Monaco 1 Montpellier 2 France Ligue 1 12/01/25 L Angers 3 Montpellier 1
Lorient preview: Hoping to keep their solid form going
In the last six Ligue 1 rounds, Lorient have two wins, one draw, and three losses. While this is not a bad run overall, given that they are trying to climb out of the relegation zone, it's far from great. Still, Lorient still have plenty of chances to avoid relegation since they're currently just one point behind Le Havre, the first team outside of the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Mendy, Quentin Boisgard, Bonke Innocent, Igor Silva, and Montassar Talbi are all injured at the moment.
Predicted Lineup: Mvogo – F. Mendy, Adjei, Toure – Katseris, Abergel, Bakayoko, Yongwa – Bouanani, Bamba, Ponceau
France Ligue 2 08/02/25
W
Amiens
1
Lorient
3
France Ligue 2 01/02/25
W
Red Star FC 93
1
Lorient
2
France Ligue 2 25/01/25
W
Clermont Foot
2
Lorient
3
France Ligue 2 18/01/25
W
Dunkerque
0
Lorient
1
France Cup 15/01/25
L
Cannes
2
Lorient
1
Player to watch: Mohamed Bamba
Since coming to Lorient in the January transfer window, Mohamed Bamba has been in great form. After all, he's already the team's top scorer in Ligue 1 with six goals, despite only playing in nine games.
Will Bamba be the first goalscorer?
Of the six goals he scored in the league this season, Bamba scored the first goal in four matches. So, he seems to be a good choice for first goalscorer in this match too.
