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Not to be outdone, Lorient's defense will be marshaled by Benjamin Mendy, whose experience and 6.45 rating will be critical in thwarting Montpellier's advances. In the attacking third, Aiyegun Oluwatosin Tosin, with a 6.73 rating and 2 goals, will look to exploit any gaps. The midfield dynamism comes from Eli Junior Eric Anat Kroupi, who has notched up 4 goals and provided 3 assists, making him a player to watch in the heart of Lorient's play.
Lorient, on the other hand, comes into the match with a slightly better run, having secured two wins and three draws. Their ability to grind out results could serve them well as they seek to escape the lower reaches of the table.
The key battle will likely be between Montpellier's attacking prowess, led by the likes of Akor Jerome Adams and Wahbi Khazri, and Lorient's defensive resolve, where Benjamin Mendy will need to be at his best.
Ultimately, Montpellier's home form and the firepower they possess upfront might just tilt the balance in their favor. With a predicted goals range of under 2.5 for each team, don't expect a high-scoring affair, but rather a tactical battle that could be decided by a moment of brilliance or a defensive lapse. Therefore, the final prediction is a narrow victory or a draw for the home side, with Montpellier likely to edge out Lorient in what promises to be a compelling Ligue 1 showdown.
06/04 | Montpellier | 2 - 0 | Lorient |
01/10 | Lorient | 0 - 3 | Montpellier |
14/05 | Montpellier | 1 - 1 | Lorient |
29/12 | Lorient | 0 - 2 | Montpellier |
Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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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 |