Lorient vs Brest Prediction & Betting Tips (19 October)

FC Lorient is still getting used to it. The outgoing Ligue 2 champion, defeated by Paris FC 2-0 just before the international break, ranks 13th with one point more than the virtual play-off but can boast of having signed its only victories against teams of the caliber of Rennes 4-0 on August 24 and Monaco 3-1 on September 27. However, the Merlus still concede a lot of goals, 16 before the 8th day. As a result, they have the worst defense in the elite.  The international break stopped Stade Brestois in its tracks.

After waiting until the 5th day, against Nice 4-1, to pocket its first victory of the season, Eric Roy's team continued at Angers 0-2 and extended its unbeaten streak before the international break, against Nantes 0-0. SB 29 has thus moved up to 11th position in Ligue 1 and is ahead of its opponent of the day by one point. However, it still remains close to the red zone and will have to pick up the pace to avoid becoming a player in the fight for maintenance. 

The Lorient group recovers Ghanaian defender Adjei (no match), recovered from an injury and ready to play again almost a year later. Olivier Pantaloni, on the other hand, cannot use Isaak Touré, the offensive rookie Sanusi (no match each), the right piston Katseris and Karim (1 assist), all injured. There are also doubts surrounding central defender Faye (starter) and attacking midfielder Fadiga (no match). The promising Pagis (3 goals) is Lorient's best scorer at the start of the season. The other Breton squad in this poster records the return of the decisive Del Castillo, involved in 5 goals at the start of the season.

Still in the offensive sector, Labeau Lascary (2 goals) and Baldé (1 goal and 1 assist) also have chances of being fit again while midfielder Tousart, not used since his arrival at the end of the transfer window, should still wait outside the group. Ajorque is struggling to start his season in front of goal. The top striker scored a goal but stands out with his passing, as evidenced by 4 goals already.