Lorient vs Brest prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2025-10-18 15:15.
[p]Lorient host Brest in an intriguing Derby Breton, with both sides experiencing similar indifferent starts to the Ligue 1 season.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Lorient were brought back down to earth with a 2-0 defeat away at Paris FC before the international break, which followed an eye-catching 3-1 win over Monaco. Olivier Pantaloni’s side will be striving to improve on a run of just one victory in their previous five games (D1, L3), but have at least been a tougher nut to crack in recent weeks, conceding four goals in their last three games after leaking 12 in their previous four. A return home should provide further comfort, considering both of Lorient’s league wins so far have come at the Stade du Moustoir (L1).[/p]
[p]Brest make the short journey unbeaten in each of their last three games (W2, D1), but a frustrating goalless draw at home to Nantes before the October international break will temper some of that optimism. Éric Roy’s side at least ended a run of five away games without a win (D1, L4) with a 2-0 victory against Angers last month, affording them the chance to now win successive matches on the road for the first time since February. If they could do so again with a clean sheet, it would also mark a third successive clean sheet in Ligue 1, a feat they last achieved in March 2024.[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]Lorient have won four of the previous seven H2Hs, but have been beaten in the last two. Les Merlus could suffer three consecutive defeats to Brest in all competitions for the first time in the last 50 years.[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Ten of Lorient’s last 11 home games saw over 3.5 goals.[/p]
[p]Lorient have conceded the joint-most Ligue 1 goals from corners this season pre-round (3).[/p]
[p]Brest are the only team in Ligue 1 this season yet to score or concede a headed goal.[/p]
[p]Nine of Brest’s last 11 away goals have been scored before half-time, including each of the last seven.[/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]A Mohamed Bamba goal could be a positive omen given he’s won on six of his last seven Ligue 1 scoring appearances. Joris Chotard scored Brest’s third goal in a 4-1 win over Nice on matchday five, and another goal here would incredibly mark his highest-ever scoring season at club level.[/p]
[p]Lorient have an extensive injury list that includes Isaak TourĂ© and Bandiougou Fadiga. Mama BaldĂ© has missed Brest’s last three games with a thigh problem.[/p]
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[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]There is very little to separate these teams, but there could be plenty of entertainment, so backing a draw and over 2.5 goals could be a good shout.[/p]
[p][i]Author: James Hilsum[/i][/p]