On Friday, on the eve of the last weekend before the departure of club football for an international break, the 8th round of the French Ligue 1 will open with a match between Auxerre and Lorient. We bring to your attention the forecast for this meeting.
"Auxerre"
The Burgundians made a decent start after their return to the elite of French football, scoring 7 points in four rounds. In the second half of August, they won twice in a row – away to Montpellier (2-1) and at home to Strasbourg (1-0). But then there was a difficult calendar, which could not be handled, so now Auxerre is on a three-match losing streak. Jean-Marc Furlan's team lost at home to Marseille (0:2), and away to Lyon (1:2) and Rennes (0:5).
"Lorient"
Things are going great for Lorient in the initial phase of the season, although few people expected such speed from him. At the moment, the Merluzovs occupy the 4th place in the standings, lagging behind the pair of leaders by only 3 points. In the last five rounds, the team of Regis de Brie made only one misfire, losing heavily to Lance on the road (2:5). After that, Lorient beat Ajaccio away (1-0), and at home they prevailed over Lyon (3:1) and Nantes (3:2).
Statistics and figures
- Auxerre has a 3-match losing streak;
- In five of the seven matches played by Auxerre this season, the Total bet was more than 2.5;
- Auxerre has won only 1 match out of the last five at home, but also lost only once;
- "Lorient" has won 4 matches out of the last five, losing only once;
- In five of the last six matches of Lorient, the bet "Both teams will score + Total more than 2.5" took place;
- "Lorient" lost only 1 match out of the last five away matches, winning twice.
Forecast
"Lorient" is unlikely to give up an aggressive game that brings results. Perhaps the team will lose its tone during the international break, but for now it must replenish its points baggage again. Auxerre, of course, will show maximum perseverance in order not to go on a two-week vacation with a 4-match series of defeats, but it will be difficult for the hosts to defeat the Lorient players on the move.