Lorient will bid to end a five-match winless streak and climb out of the Ligue 1 relegation zone on Sunday, when they host Toulouse. The hosts sit 16th after a 3-0 defeat to Lens, leaving them on nine points from 11 games.
The visitors head into the weekend in ninth spot in Ligue 1 on the back of consecutive draws, having played out a goalless stalemate with Le Havre last Sunday.
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Lorient vs Toulouse prediction: Les Merlus to climb out of the drop zone?
Key stats
- Lorient are winless in their last five Ligue 1 games, conceding 11 goals along the way.
- Toulouse have scored two or more goals in six of their last 10 Ligue 1 games.
- Toulouse are unbeaten in the last seven Ligue 1 H2Hs, winning in the last two trips.
Correct score prediction: Lorient 1-2 Toulouse
While Lorient have managed both of their league victories this season at home, their poor form and leaky defence means we back Toulouse to return to winning ways on the road.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Toulouse slight favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Toulouse are slender favourites to win this game away from home.
A draw can be backed at over 30.3%, while a home victory is also in the equation with a 33% chance. Also, feel free to check out our Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Ligue 1 predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Toulouse dominant
As mentioned above, Toulouse are unbeaten in the previous seven meetings in Ligue 1 against Lorient. Their last visit to the Stade du Moustoir ended in a 2-1 victory in April 2024.
The historical record between the sides, however, is very even, with both sides having managed eight victories in the last 27 meetings.
France Ligue 1 28/04/24
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France Ligue 1 21/08/22
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France League Cup 31/10/18
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Lorient preview: Faye, Toure still injured
Lorient are again unable to call on Abdoulaye Faye, Bandiogou Fadiga, Bamba Dieng, Panos Katseris and Isaak Toure on Sunday due to ongoing injuries.
Predicted lineup: Mvogo (GK); Silva, Talbi, Yongwa; Le Bris, Abom, Abergel, Kouassi; Tosin, Pagis & Karim
Last five results:
- Lens 3-0 Lorient
- Lorient 1-1 PSG
- Angers 2-0 Lorient
- Lorient 3-3 Brest
- Paris FC 2-0 Lorient
Toulouse preview: Donnum suspended
Key Toulouse midfielder Aron Donnum will miss out on Saturday, having picked up a one-match suspension for accumulating five yellow cards in Ligue 1.
Elsewhere, Niklas Schmidt remains confined to the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Restes; Sidibe, Cresswell, Nicolaisen; Sauer, Casseres, Francis, Methalie; Gboho, Emersonn & Magri
Last five results:
- Toulouse 0-0 Le Havre
- Toulouse 2-2 Rennes
- Monaco 1-0 Toulouse
- Toulouse 4-0 Metz
- Lyon 1-2 Toulouse
Player to watch: Yann Gboho
In the absence of Aron Donnum, more attacking responsibility in the Toulouse side will fall on winger Yann Gboho.
After managing five Ligue 1 goals last season, the 24-year-old has managed three and one assist in 11 league outings thus far, while topping the squad with three dribbles completed per game and only trailing Donnum in key passes made.