Lorient vs Saint-Etienne Betting Tips & Match Predictions

Lorient vs Saint-Etienne Intro

Time is running out for both Lorient and Saint-Etienne as they meet at Stade du Moustoir. Both clubs are in deep trouble at the foot of the Ligue 1 table and need to start picking up wins quickly. This is a huge game at the bottom of the division, one that could prove pivotal in how the end of season table looks. The game kicks off on Friday April 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

Up until matchweek 31, Christophe Pelissier’s home team have taken 28 points and are 16th place. Pascal Dupraz has done a far worse job, as his team is in the last place in the Ligue 1 table on 27 points. We head past the midway point of the season, as Lorient and Saint-Etienne meet in the Ligue 1. The sides are divided by 2 places and one point.

Lorient vs Saint-Etienne Form

Following their last round loss to Paris Saint-Germain, Lorient have now won 7 points from their last five matches on a form run of L,D,W,L,W. At the same time, Saint-Etienne have earned a total of 5 points won in the last five games and were beaten by Marseille. In the last five home games of the Ligue 1, Lorient will be hoping to improve on their 5 point haul. Saint-Etienne have played fairly well away from home lately, picking up 7 points in five games.

Lorient vs Saint-Etienne H2H

Visitors Saint-Etienne have the slight advantage between the clubs, with a total of 14 wins over the 34 meetings. The hosts Lorient have 13 victories. There have been 7 draws between the teams. Saint-Etienne have maintained a slight advantage in recent matches with Lorient, earning one more win in the last six meetings.

Lorient vs Saint-Etienne Analysis

Lorient lost their last game. Christophe Pelissier’s men were facing Paris Saint-Germain. The game ended with a score of 1-5. Now Christophe Pelissier’s men are fully focusing on facing Saint-Etienne. Against Paris Saint-Germain, Lorient had a ball possession of 33%. Taking a look at their previous game, Lorient has those following stats: 11 shots in attack and 14 shots conceded. Meanwhile, Saint-Etienne took zero points in losing their last match. In that match, Pascal Dupraz’s men faced Marseille. After 90 minutes, the score was 2-4. During their latest meetup with Marseille, Saint-Etienne took 30% possession. Often punters look to shots on goal as a true guide of how a team performed. For Saint-Etienne, a total of 5 shots were taken in attack with 15 shots conceded in the last game.

Lorient vs Saint-Etienne Odds

Taking a look at the bookmakers’ odds, the favourite for this match between Lorient and Saint-Etienne is Lorient.