Lorient vs Brest Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
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Lorient will be wanting to push for European qualification in Ligue 1 as they now come up against the always plucky Stade Brest at Stade du Moustoir.
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Lorient preview: Push for Europe
A part of the same multi-club ownership that consists of AFC Bournemouth, Lorient are looking at punching themselves into the top seven and the European spots over the summer with Alexandre Dujeux replacing Olivier Pinsoglio over the summer.
Lorient do begin the match day sitting tucked inside the top half of the table with a goalless draw against Angers at Stade Raymond Kopa last week meaning that they have lost just one of their last six matches.
Brest preview: Steady Brest
Julian Laroucher took charge of Stade Brest over the summer following the passing of Eric Roy and Roy’s former assistant coach has managed to maintain their ability to punch above their weight in Ligue 1.
However, the visitors did succumb to defeat to Nice at Stade Francis-le Ble in their most recent outing last week, having taken the lead against the southerners before a second half turnaround from the in-form perennial strugglers from recent seasons.
Lorient team news: Kasteris out
Lorient midfielder Panos Katseris is sidelined due to a hamstring injury for this one with fellow midfielder Bandioudou Fadiga is working his way back to full fitness.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Mvogo; Adjei, Talbi, Toure; Sylla, Cadiou, Avom, Kouassi; Makengo, Faye; Balde
Unavailable: Katseris (Injured)
Questionable: Fadiga (Fitness)
Brest team news: Versini returning
France U21 international winger Giovani Versini is working his way back to full fitness but Brest remain without defensive duo Brendan Chardonnet and Raphael Le Guen.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Selvik; Lala, Tousart, Lloris, Locko; Chotard, Magnetti; Balde, Doumbia, Mboup; Ajorque
Unavailable: Chardonnet (Injured), Le Guen (Injured)
Questionable: Versini (Fitness)
Lorient vs Brest prediction
Lorient have been steady at the start of this season but they haven’t been as proactive as many would have wanted, albeit it is to be expected with the fairly conservative style often implemented by Dujeux. Brest themselves can fluctuate from being free scoring to then having few chances but remaining efficient. A low-scoring contest may be a reasonable bet between two relatively evenly matched sides.
Lorient vs Brest tip: Under 2.5 goals
