Strasbourg vs Lorient Prediction & Betting Tips (14 December)

Strasbourg traveled to Aberdeen on Thursday in the Conference League, in preparation for the 16th chapter of Ligue 1. The Alsatian club is capitalizing on this European campaign to maintain itself successfully, which it is unable to do on the Ligue 1 pitch. Defeated by Lens 1-0 and Brest 1-2 at the end of November, it began December with a third loss in a row, on the pitch of Toulouse 1-0. Liam Rosenior's players fell to eighth position before the weekend's matches, 2 lengths from the top 5. His opponent, FC Lorient, is ending the year with a bang.

Falling from Nice two weeks ago 3-1, the promoted player did it again at home against Lyon 1-0 and aims to go on to a fifth unbeaten match to reassure himself a little more in the standings. After 13th, the Merlus are ahead of the virtual barrage by 5 points but have an unfortunate tendency to concede a lot of goals. They have taken 28 in 15 days, a statistic which makes it the penultimate defense of the Championship. 

Emegha's withdrawal (7 goals including 4 in Ligue 1) is the major news of the weekend for Strasbourg, who will a priori continue to do without the versatile midfielder Ouattara (starter), the long-term absentee Sow and the substitutes Johnsson (goalkeeper) and Oyedele (midfielder). Looking for confidence after having played 5 Championship matches without scoring, the Argentinian Panichelli (9 goals in L1) is sure to take his place at the forefront of the attack in the absence of Emegha. His compatriot Barco, back this Sunday, is essential in the midfield. The usual absentees from Lorient should remain absent before the winter break.

Among them we note the defensive frame Faye, the right piston Katseris victim of a relapse and the unused Isaak Touré, Fadiga and Sanusi. Pagis gave his team victory against Lyon with a fifth goal when Mvogo was decisive on his line. The starting lineup should not change in any major way, with Soumano (4 goals) in the center-forward position and Yongwa placed in central defense to compensate for Faye's loss.

• Summary: RC Strasbourg is going head to head with Lorient starting on 14 Dec 2025 at 16:15 UTC at Stade de la Meinau stadium, Strasbourg city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Gael Angoula
• Strasbourg Feedinco Rating: 6.82
• Lorient Feedinco Rating: 6.72