Toulouse vs Lorient Prediction & Betting Tips (21 March)

Well underway in Metz last Sunday, Toulouse fell back into its ways as the match progressed and waited until the 99th minute to snatch the 3-4 victory. A first success in almost two months for the Violets who had suffered 4 defeats in 5 matches, including recently at Rennes 1-0 and against OM 0-1. Having moved up to 11th place, they have a sufficient lead over the relegated but should not succeed in entering the European places by the end of the season. TFC is relegated 9 points from the top 6 with 8 games still to play. Lorient pulled off one of the big blows of the last day by beating Lens 2-1.

This result further underlines the very good season of the promoted team, which has accumulated confidence since the fall and is in 9th place in the ranking, to the point of not taking part in the fight for maintenance. Better, his delay of 6 points on the top 6 also leaves him in the running to play a European qualification in the coming weeks. Undefeated for 5 days, the Merlus neutralized Nice 3-3, Auxerre 2-2 and Lille 1-1 before sublimating against Lens. 

The Toulouse group does not include the long-term injured Francis (midfielder) and Magri (5 goals in L1), the defensive framework Cresswell, the reserve goalkeeper Dominguez and the piston Messali (substitute). It is also necessary to mention the uncertainty surrounding the number 1 goalkeeper Remains and the holders Casseres (middle) and Methalie (left piston). Already a scorer in the Coupe de France in Marseille, Gboho was one of the architects of the victory in Metz. His double allowed him to reach the symbolic mark of 10 goals in all competitions (8 in L1). Lorient makes the trip without several starters.

While Pagis (8 goals in L1) finishes serving his suspension, Abergel (midfielder) and Igor Silva (central defender) are nursing an injury. The less prominent Fadiga and the unused Isaak Touré will also remain out of the group, as they have for many months. Dieng contributed to the convincing success against Lens by scoring his 7th goal in the Championship since the start of the year. Expected at the forefront of the attack, the former Marseillais is a major player in the club's great season. 

• Summary: Toulouse played against Lorient in 1 matches this season. Currently, Toulouse rank 11th, while Lorient hold 9th position. Looking to compare the best-rated player on both teams? Sofascore's rating system assigns each player a specific rating based on numerous data factors.
• Referee: Guillaume Paradis
• Toulouse Feedinco Rating: 6.79
• Lorient Feedinco Rating: 6.79