Predictions & Statistics

So far, Lorient have built a campaign that leaves them 9 in the table on 41 points from 30 matches. The record of 10 wins, 11 draws, and 9 defeats, together with a 38:44 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through Ahmadou Bamba Dieng (9 goals), Pablo Pagis (8 goals), Sambou Soumano (5 goals), with creative support from Arsène Kouassi (5 assists), Pablo Pagis (3 assists), Bamo Meïté (3 assists), while at the back they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, their split return of 7 wins, 6 draws, and 1 losses fits a very strong split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with B. Fadiga, M. Talbi, I. Toure unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

From their first 29 matches, Strasbourg have collected 43 points and now occupy 8 place in the table. The record of 12 wins, 7 draws, and 10 defeats, together with a 46:34 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through Joaquin Panichelli (17 goals), Martial Godo (8 goals), Emmanuel Emegha (4 goals), with creative support from Guéla Doué (6 assists), Diego Moreira (5 assists), Valentín Barco (4 assists), while at the back they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, they have returned 4 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with G. Doue, J. Panichelli, A. Anselmino unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.