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Lorient vs Clermont Foot May 19 2024
Betting Tips & Predictions

Betting Predictions

The top prediction for the Lorient vs Clermont Foot match is a double chance bet on a draw or win for Clermont Foot.

Double chance: draw or Clermont Foot: Considering Lorient's poor form and defensive frailties, Clermont Foot's chances of securing at least a draw are decent.

Both teams to score: Yes: Given Lorient's slightly better attacking record and Clermont Foot's necessity for points, an open game with goals from both sides is likely.

Under 2.5 goals: With both teams struggling offensively this season, a low-scoring game is anticipated.

Match preview

As we gear up for the Lorient vs Clermont Foot match, it's crucial to understand the current standing and recent form of both teams to make insightful predictions and bets. Lorient is currently struggling in the 17th position of the Ligue 1 table, with just 26 points from 33 matches. Their recent form is concerning, with no wins in their last five matches, highlighting a worrying trend for the Lorient faithful. Contrarily, Clermont Foot sits one spot below at 18th, with 25 points. Their recent form isn't significantly better but shows a bit more promise, with a win in their last five games. This matchup is set to take place at Stade du Moustoir – Yves Allainmat in Lorient on May 19, 2024. Considering the form and current standings, both teams are desperate for points to avoid relegation, making this a high-stakes encounter. Lorient's defence has conceded 66 goals, demonstrating a fragile backline, while Clermont Foot has managed to keep a cleaner sheet comparatively, allowing 55 goals. Offensively, Lorient has scored 38 goals to Clermont Foot's 26, reflecting a slight attacking edge. The predictions, odds, and tips for the Lorient vs Clermont Foot match indicate it will be a closely contested affair, with both teams having much to prove.

Head-to-Head Analysis

The first prediction for the Lorient vs Clermont Foot match is a double chance bet on a draw or win for Clermont Foot. Given Lorient's poor form and defensive frailties, Clermont Foot's chances of securing at least a draw are decent. The second prediction is for both teams to score. Given Lorient's slightly better attacking record and Clermont Foot's necessity for points, an open game with goals from both sides is likely. The third prediction is under 2.5 goals. With both teams struggling offensively this season, a low-scoring game is anticipated.

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• Lorient vs Clermont Foot – 1-1 – Oct 3, 2021

Squad Analysis

For the Lorient vs Clermont Foot match, Lorient has significant absentees in Igor Silva, A. Kari, and I. Toure, all missing due to injuries. This could impact their already struggling defence. Clermont Foot, on the other hand, will be without M. Gonalons, C. O. Konate, and A. Mabrouk, also all sidelined due to injuries. These absences, especially that of Gonalons, could weaken their midfield control. Both teams will need to adjust their strategies to compensate for these key losses, making the Lorient vs Clermont Foot prediction even more intriguing.

These are the Lorient vs Clermont Foot May 19 2024 Betting Tips & Predictions.