Lorient vs Brest Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 French Ligue 1
THE FACTS
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When is Lorient vs Brest on and what time does it start? Lorient vs Brest will take place on Sunday 31st March, 2024 – 12:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Lorient vs Brest? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Lorient vs Brest on in the UK? TNT Sports have the rights to Ligue 1 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Lorient vs Brest
Where can I stream Lorient vs Brest in the UK? If Lorient vs Brest is televised on TNT Sports, then subscribers can stream the match live on discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
LORIENT
Much like Ligue 1 rivals Strasbourg, Lorient have been dogged by off-field protests throughout the season as a result of an American takeover with Bill Foley’s ownership of the club now meaning that they are all but a feeder club to Premier League side AFC Bournemouth. They have therefore spent the vast majority of the season battling against relegation.
They do, though, begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting just outside of the bottom three with eight games of the season to go as they head into the ‘run-in’ in France. Lorient did share another entertaining 2-2 draw with Monaco before the March international break, meaning they have suffered just two defeats in eight matches.
BREST
Stade Brest have been the surprise package in French football and, arguably, the whole of European football this season as one of the smallest budgets in Ligue 1 punch well above their weight to very much challenge for a top three finish and potential UEFA Champions League qualification in France’s top-flight.
Brest, coached by former Sunderland player Eric Roy, begin the weekend sitting second in the table with 13 victories, eight draws and five defeats in their 26 matches so far this season. They did, though, head into the March international break on the back of losing 1-0 away to Lens and then being held to a 1-1 draw Lille.
THE TEAM NEWS
LORIENT
Aiyegun Tosin is missing through suspension this weekend, whilst the likes of Montassar Talbi, Benjamin Mendy and Quentin Boisgard are out injured for this one.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Mvogo; Adjei, Laporte, Toure; Katseris, Abergel, Bakayoko, Le Bris; Kari, Ponceau; Bamba
UNAVAILABLE: Tosin (Suspended), Kalulu (Injured), Talbi (Injured), Innocent (Injured), Silva (Injured), Mendy (Injured), Boisgard (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
BREST
Jordan Amavi remains out injured, whilst former Norwich midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou is missing through suspension for this weekend’s trip to Lorient.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Bizot; Lala, Chardonnet, Brassier, Locko; Lebeau, Magnetti; Del Castillo, Camara, Pereira Lage; Satriano
UNAVAILABLE: Lees-Melou (Suspended), Amavi (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Regis Le Bris’ Lorient have been quite entertaining throughout this season, even with their major fluctuations in form. Their 26 matches so far this season have consisted of 84 goals with 35 scored and 49 conceded. Stade Brest, on the other hand, have been a very different type of side with just 20 goals conceded with the joint best defensive record alongside Nice. Lorient, though, will push Brest all the way and a rare game in which both teams score in a Brest game would seem quite like a reasonable bet.
TIP: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
