Lorient vs Clermont Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 19/05/2024, 06:50  by Nella Wagah in Ligue 1 Predictions

Lorient will be targeting a final day escape from the automatic relegation zone when they host relegated Clermont. This is a season-defining game for Lorient, who are in 17th position, three points below the relegation playoff spot. The hosts come here on five straight losses but just a win here could change a lot. It is already tight for them, with survival out of their hands, but Lorient will want to claim a big win here and hope for the best. The only way they can move up is by beating Clermont with a lopsided score line. That alone will not guarantee much, unless Metz lose to PSG by a massive score line as well. It stands so because Lorient have a massively inferior goal difference. A 3-1 loss to Marseille in their last game only served to worsen their already dire situation. It is tough for the hosts, having managed just one win in the last 11 matches. Their confidence might also be hit by the fact that in their last two meetings with Clermont, Lorient suffered losses.

Clermont have managed just five wins this season – the lowest tally in Ligue 1 up to this point. One of those wins was a 1-0 victory over Lorient in the reverse fixture. They will be looking to match Lorient’s six wins so far, with a win here. Clermont are already relegated, but a win here will see them rise from the bottom of the standings. Playing without any pressure, and backed by a good run against Lorient, Clermont will fancy their chances here. Their only concern coming into this game is their rate of scoring. They have an under 1 goal average in Ligue 1 this season. Their 26 goals so far make them the poorest scorers going into the final day. Clermont have had a tough run of matches in recent times, playing four top seven sides in their last six matches. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-0 defeat at home to Lyon. That marked the second time they failed to score in five matches but it came with far-reaching consequences – relegation. In their last 16 matches, Clermont have recorded just two wins.