Lyon - Lorient

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79'		4 - 3	Goal	D. Yongwa
54'		4 - 2	Goal	E. Kroupi	D. Yongwa (Assist)
41'		4 - 1	Penalty	A. Lacazette
40'		3 - 1	Penalty	A. Lacazette
22'		2 - 1	Goal	A. Lacazette	Jeffinho (Assist)
21'		1 - 1	Goal	E. Nuamah
16'		0 - 1	Goal	E. Kroupi	J. Ponceau (Assist)

88'			In:	M. Caqueret	Out:	R. Cherki
87'			In:	T. Le Bris	Out:	G. Kalulu
71'			In:	E. Nuamah	Out:	S. Kumbedi
60'			In:	S. Alvero	Out:	J. Lepenant
60'			In:	M. Diawara	Out:	C. Tolisso
59'			In:	Jeffinho	Out:	Mama Baldé
46'			In:	J. Laporte	Out:	F. Mendy
46'			In:	J. Ponceau	Out:	T. Bakayoko

Lyon - Lorient Predictions

Prediction: Lyon or draw

Best odds: 5.14

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The upcoming Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Lorient at the Groupama Stadium on Sunday, 8th October 2023, promises to be a thrilling encounter. With both teams struggling to find their rhythm in the early stages of the season, our predictions suggest a surprise outcome.

Key Players

On the home side, Alexandre Armand Lacazette is a player to watch. Despite Lyon's poor start, the attacker has managed to score a goal from four shots, three of which were on target. In addition, he has completed 29 total passes, with one being a key pass.

Joining Lacazette in the spotlight is defender Nicolás Alejandro Tagliafico. With a rating of 6.88, he has completed a whopping 135 total passes, three of which were key passes, and scored a goal.

Lorient's Julien Ponceau is another player to keep an eye on. The midfielder has a rating of 6.93 and has completed 129 total passes, one of which was a key pass, and scored a goal.

Attacker Siriné Ckene Doucouré is also expected to make an impact, with a rating of 6.97, one assist, and a goal to his name.

Recent Form

Lyon has had a rough start to the season, currently sitting at 17th place with only 2 points. Their form has been dismal, with their last five games ending in four losses and one draw (LDLDL).

On the other hand, Lorient is faring slightly better at 14th place with 6 points, but their form is also shaky, with one win, two losses, and two draws (LDLWD) in their last five games.

Head-to-Head History

The history between these two teams shows a relatively even matchup. In their last encounter on 5th March 2023, the game ended in a goalless draw. However, in the previous match on 7th September 2022, Lorient emerged victorious with a 3-1 win.

Prediction

Despite the home advantage, our prediction leans towards an unexpected win for Lorient. With a form rating of 71 compared to Lyon's 29, and an attack rating of 83 against Lyon's 17, Lorient seems to have the upper hand. However, with a draw percentage of 45, a tie is also a possibility.

This match could be a turning point for both teams, and it will certainly be a spectacle to watch. Regardless of the outcome, the key players' performances and the teams' strategies will surely make for an exciting game.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

33%

67%

Attacking Potential

10%

90%

Defensive Potential

67%

33%

Poisson Distribution

34%

66%

Stregth H2H

62%

38%

Goals H2H

63%

38%

Wins the game

45%

55%

Lyon - Lorient Head to Head

09/03	Lorient	-	Lyon
08/10	Lyon	3 - 3	Lorient
05/03	Lyon	0 - 0	Lorient
07/09	Lorient	3 - 1	Lyon

Ligue 1 standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Paris Saint Germain	28	18	9	1	65	24	41	63
2	Stade Brestois 29	28	15	8	5	41	23	18	53
3	Lille	28	13	10	5	42	25	17	49
4	Monaco	27	14	7	6	52	38	14	49
5	Nice	28	12	8	8	28	22	6	44
6	Lens	28	12	7	9	37	30	7	43
7	Reims	28	11	7	10	35	36	-1	40
8	Marseille	28	10	9	9	41	33	8	39
9	Rennes	27	10	9	8	40	33	7	39
10	Lyon	27	10	5	12	31	41	-10	35
11	Toulouse	28	8	9	11	32	36	-4	33
12	Strasbourg	28	8	9	11	30	39	-9	33
13	Montpellier	28	8	9	11	35	40	-5	32
14	LE Havre	28	6	10	12	27	36	-9	28
15	Nantes	27	8	4	15	26	42	-16	28
16	Lorient	28	6	8	14	35	52	-17	26
17	Metz	28	6	5	17	28	48	-20	23
18	Clermont Foot	28	4	9	15	20	47	-27	21