Lorient play host to Brest in a Ligue 1 game at the Stade du Moustoir on Sunday. Lorient currently sit comfortably in 10th place in the table, and given that they are 16 points from the drop zone, have very little to play for at this stage of the season.
Despite this, they still pulled off one of the shocks of the season by beating Paris St. Germain last weekend. Brest, meanwhile, are in 14th place, but are still only three points away from the relegation places. However, they are currently on their best run of the season, and are unbeaten in their last six games.
Match Details:
- Match: Lorient vs Brest
- Date: 7 May 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm
- Venue: Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir
Lorient vs Brest Prediction
This game is slightly tricky to call. Both teams are evenly matched, and while Brest’s form is far better coming into this game, Lorient are coming off the back of their big win over PSG.
Brest clearly have more to play for, knowing that three points, or even a point, will probably cement their safety, but they can’t afford to take Lorient lightly after last weekend.
Overall, this game could be an entertaining one, but Brest’s toughened defence and stronger motivation could prove to be the difference-maker in the end.
Prediction: Lorient 0-1 Brest
Lorient vs Brest Head-To-Head
- Recent results between these sides have been mixed. Lorient have beaten Brest in three of their last six meetings, losing the other three. In their most recent meeting at the Stade du Moustoir, Brest came away with a 1-2 victory.
- Lorient’s stunning 1-3 win over Paris St. Germain last weekend was actually their first since March 12. They have in fact won just three of their last ten games.
- Brest’s recent unbeaten run has seen them claim 12 points from a possible 18, and they have actually lost just once in their past eight games. That loss came to Paris St. Germain.
- Despite their struggles, Romain del Castillo and Franck Honorat of Brest have registered six assists each this season, putting them amongst Ligue 1’s most productive players this season.
Lorient vs Brest Live Stream Time
This match will start from 6:30 pm
Lorient vs Brest Date
This match will take place on 7 May 2023
Lorient vs Brest Team News
Lorient have been dealt a couple of fresh defensive blows ahead of the visit of Brest, as centre-back Bamo Meite must serve a suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards, while right-back Gedeon Kalulu came off on the 65-minute mark with an unspecified injury.
However, Kalulu is understood to have trained as normal this week and could force his way into the squad alongside Theo Le Bris (groin) and Julien Laporte (knee), while Jean-Victor Makengo also has a slim chance of a comeback.
Igor Silva (thigh) and Vito Mannone (foot) are not expected back in time for Sunday’s game, where Kalulu could deputise in central defence for Meite as Stephane Diarra and Yoann Cathline battle for a start on the right.
Lorient vs Brest Lineups
Lorient:
Mvogo; Kalulu, Talbi, Le Goff; Diarra, Innocent, Abergel, Yongwa; Faivre, Le Fee; Dieng
Brest:
Bizot; Lala, Chardonnet, Brassier, Duverne; Belkebla, Lees-Melou, Camara; Pereira Lage, Mounie, Le Douaron
Lorient vs Brest Odds
We say: Lorient 1-1 Brest
There is much less on the line for Lorient than Brest at this stage of the season, but Le Bris will not want to witness any drop-off in performance following last week’s memorable success, which should lead to a combative and closely-fought derby this weekend.
Brest may be on an upward trajectory, but failure to convert draws into wins on the road is bedevilling them, and we can picture Les Pirates accepting a point on their travels again.
Lorient vs Brest Stats
- Lorient 38.5%
- Brest 33.51%
- Draw 27.97%
Lorient vs Brest Tips
- Lorient to score first
- Over 2.5 goals
- Both teams to score
Lorient vs Brest Betting Trends
Tip 1: Result – Brest to win.
Tip 2: Game to feature less than 2.5 goals – Yes (there have been under 2.5 goals scored in Brest’s last four games).
Tip 3: Brest to keep a clean sheet – Yes (Brest have kept a clean sheet in their last three league games).
Lorient vs Brest Where To Watch Live French Ligue 1 2023 Today Match
The match will be live televised on Sports18.