In a Ligue 1 contest of stark contrasts, bottom-placed Lorient host reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain at Stade du Moustoir on Wednesday, 29 October.
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Lorient vs Paris Saint-Germain prediction: Parisians to reign supreme
Key stats
- Lorient are winless in three successive Ligue 1 games (D1, L2).
- Les Merlus are unbeaten in back-to-back home outings (D1, W1).
- Back-to-back wins have reignited PSG’s push to the top.
- Les Parisiens are undefeated in six successive competitive matches.
Correct score prediction: Lorient 1-4 Paris Saint-Germain
Lorient’s dismal start to the new season continued as Angers got the better of them last matchday, marking their third straight winless outing. Olivier Pantaloni’s side are winless in five games now, and PSG are definitely not the most welcome sight for the Merlus.
Since going down to Le Classique rivals Marseille, PSG have bounced back in impressive form, with four wins and two draws in their last six games. Luis Enrique’s men have reclaimed the top spot, but only narrowly, with only three points separating the top six Ligue 1 teams.
PSG are expected to claim all three points, particularly after their midweek battering of Brest.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No doubts here
- HOME: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.6%
- AWAY: 1/4 (1.25) – 80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lorient have scored 12 goals in nine games – the most of the bottom-five sides – but have conceded 21 goals across that time frame, the second-worst defensive record so far. Naturally, bookmakers have priced their odds of victory at 9/1 (10.00), a 10% probability of success.
PSG have found their form of late, scoring 13 goals in their last three matches. Their four-match unbeaten streak in the league is expected to extend, backed by odds of 1/4 (1.25) – indicating a comfortable win probability rate of 80%.
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Most recent H2Hs: A ray of light for Lorient
PSG remain unbeaten against Lorient in six straight Ligue 1 H2Hs, most recently beating the hosts 4-1 last season at Stade du Moustoir. However, Lorient’s latest H2H win arrived as recently as April 2023.
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Lorient preview: Impressive home record but PSG at the door
Pantaloni has five players missing for this clash: Abdoulaye Faye, Souleymane Toure, Panos Katseris, Bamba Dieng and Bandiougou Fadiga.
Predicted lineup: Mvogo (GK), Meite, Talbi, Adjei, Le Bris, Avom, Abergel, Kouassi, Pagis, Makengo & Bamba
Last five matches:
- Angers 2-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)
- Lorient 3-3 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 2-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)
- Lorient 3-1 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 1-1 Lorient (Ligue 1)
PSG preview: Enrique and co. on fire
PSG are on a seven-match winning streak across all competitions. Only two absentees will miss the Lorient clash, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz.
Predicted lineup: Chevalier (GK), Hakimi, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hernandez, Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Lee, Kvaratskhelia, Mayulu & Barcola
Last five matches:
- Brest 0-3 PSG (Ligue 1)
- Bayer Leverkusen 2-7 PSG (UEFA Champions League)
- PSG 3-3 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
- Lille 1-1 PSG (Ligue 1)
- Barcelona 1-2 PSG (UEFA Champions League)
Player to watch: Ousmane Dembele
Dembele has been in impressive form for PSG since returning from injury against Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League. With two goals and an assist already this season, the Ballon d’Or winner could be motivated to add to his tally after firing a blank against Brest. He has three strikes across two previous H2Hs against Lorient.