Strasbourg have the chance to move into the European places in the Ligue 1 table should they beat Lorient on home soil on Sunday afternoon. They are currently in eighth place at the time of writing, but could rise as high as fifth if other results go their way.
Meanwhile, Lorient are just five points above the relegation zone in 13th, but have been in decent form of late. Thus, we are expecting an exciting battle when both teams clash this weekend.
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Strasbourg vs Lorient prediction: Visitors to frustrate hosts?
Key stats
- Strasbourg have lost three of their last five games in all competitions.
- Lorient are unbeaten in four league matches, winning the last two.
- Strasbourg have won just once in five league H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Strasbourg 1-1 Lorient
Ordinarily, Strasbourg should be strong favourites to win this game on home soil. However, Lorient are in good form at the moment, and so we are backing them to steal a point here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Strasbourg strong favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Strasbourg have been installed as the strong favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. Both a draw and a Lorient win on their travels can still be backed at over 20% each.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Ligue 1 predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Lorient hold upper hand
As mentioned before, Strasbourg have won just once in five league meetings between the two sides. This should give Lorient a psychological advantage heading into this clash, especially in the form that they are in as well.
France Ligue 1 18/02/24
Strasbourg
Lorient
France Ligue 1 17/12/23
Lorient
Strasbourg
France Ligue 1 03/06/23
Lorient
Strasbourg
France Ligue 1 13/11/22
Strasbourg
Lorient
France Ligue 1 20/03/22
Lorient
Strasbourg
Strasbourg preview: Couple of doubts
Both Karl-Johan Johnsson and Abdoul Ouattara are doubts for Strasbourg ahead of this clash. Emmanuel Emegha headlines the list of absentees through injury.
Predicted lineup: Penders (GK); Omobamidele, Sarr, Chilwell; Doue, El Mourabet, Doukoure, Amo-Ameyaw; Enciso, Panichelli & Nanasi
Last five results:
- Aberdeen 0-1 Strasbourg
- Toulouse 1-0 Strasbourg
- Strasbourg 1-2 Brest
- Strasbourg 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Lens 1-0 Strasbourg
Lorient preview: Few injuries in squad
Bandiougou Fadiga, Abdoulaye Faye, Panos Katseris, Trevan Sanusi and Isaak Toure are all expected to be missing for Lorient through injury. However, that has not seemed to stop the visitors in terms of recent results.
Predicted lineup: Mvogo (GK); Meite, Talbi, Yongwa; Le Bris, Avom, Abergel, Kouassi; Makengo, Pagis & Soumano
Last five results:
- Lorient 1-0 Lyon
- Lorient 3-1 Nice
- Nantes 1-1 Lorint
- Lorient 1-1 Toulouse
- Lens 3-0 Lorient
Player to watch: Pablo Pagis
Pablo Pagis helped continue Lorient's impressive four-game unbeaten run with the winning goal in their 1-0 victory over Lyon in Ligue 1 last time out. He has actually scored twice in total over this run, and will be a player that Strasbourg will have to mark tightly on Sunday afternoon.