Lorient vs Brest prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2024-03-30 11:00.
[p]After they spent the international break one place and one point above bottom three, Lorientâs target for the final two months is clear: pick up the number of points they need to avoid relegation from Ligue 1. TiemouĂ© Bakayokoâs injury-time equaliser in a 2-2 draw could prove to be immensely valuable, especially as Lorient have won just one of their last four league fixtures (D1, L2).[/p]
[p]Theyâll need to display more of that ânever say dieâ attitude at home, where they have won just one of their last eight league fixtures (D2, L5). Itâs a particularly uninspiring record leading into this âDerby de la Bretagneâ against Brest, but they have fared well of late against their rivals, losing only one of last 13 H2Hs theyâve hosted (W11, D1).[/p]
[p]Brest will therefore be taking nothing for granted as they attempt to breathe new life into their campaign to finish as âbest of the restâ behind league leaders PSG and end March strongly after winning neither of their last two league games (D1, L1) – both against fellow top-six sides. Travelling to lowly Lorient presents an easier challenge on paper, and as theyâre undefeated against clubs that start this round eighth or lower (W11, D4), their fans ought to travel in an expectant mood.[/p]
[p]As the Pirates have dropped just two points in away league games against sides currently in the bottom half (W5, D1) of the standings, they should have the tools to get back to winning ways following a 1-0 loss at Lens before the international break. That defeat ended a run of six league away fixtures unbeaten (W4, D2), with them opening the scoring in five of those games, so the medium term points towards an improved result.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: He doesnât strike often, but when he does, Lorientâs Bakayoko often leaves it late, with four of his last five club goals arriving after the 85th minute. All five of Mahdi Camaraâs league goals for Brest this season came away from home between the 30th and 65th minutes[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Brest are the only side yet to lose a Ligue 1 game they started as pre-match favourites this season (W8, D5).[/p]