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Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 6 match between Lorient and Paris FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Paris FC come to Stade du Moustoir for the Ligue 1 match on Saturday, Lorient will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

While Paris FC are now third in the Ligue 1 table after collecting 11 points in five rounds, Lorient trail them on five points. This leaves them as number 12 in the table after five rounds played.

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Form: Lorient vs Paris FC

Lorient Form

In their last three matches, Lorient beat Lens 0-1, drew 2-2 with Toulouse, before losing 2-1 against Le Mans. Lorient just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six Ligue 1 matches at the Stade du Moustoir. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored eight and conceded ten goals.

Paris FC Form

In their last three matches, Paris FC beat Marseille 2-3, drew 0-0 with Lyon and beat Strasbourg by 2-1. Paris FC claimed two wins against three draws and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Ligue 1. The scoreline from these matches reads six goals conceded and eight scored.

Betting stats for Lorient and Paris FC

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Lorient and Paris FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 6 of the last 8 Lorient matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 3 Lorient home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Lorient matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Lorient matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Lorient home matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Paris FC away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 10 of the last 12 Paris FC away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Paris FC away matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Paris FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Paris FC matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was over 2.5

In-form players: Lorient vs Paris FC

Having scored just once lately in the Ligue 1, Jean-Victor Makengo will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Paris FC hope Lassine Sinayoko can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of four Ligue 1 goals in his last six Ligue 1 games.

Betting markets: Lorient vs Paris FC

Full-time result

Lorient claimed four wins, drew three and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Paris FC won two, drew five and lost three of their last 10 games away. Paris FC didn’t lose any of their 6 most recent games. Lorient have not lost to Paris FC in 7 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Lorient only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Paris FC scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Lorient managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Lorient have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with Paris FC.

Total goals

Lorient saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Paris FC, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.4 times goals per game.