France Ligue 1


BTTS Yes
Monaco 0 - 0 Lorient
Who will win?
1

Monaco
x
Draw
2

Lorient
Match Details: 16 January, 2026 | Stade Louis-II | Ligue 1 | 18:00 GMT
Both Monaco and Lorient were victorious in the Coupe de France last time out. The two clash on Friday evening and victory for the home side would see them go within four points of the European places.
Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score at 1.67 Odds
Monaco (4-3-1-2) Kohn, Henrique, Salisu, Kehrer, Outtara, Golovin, Teze, Idumbo, Akliouche, Balogun, Biereth
Lorient (3-4-2-1) Mvogo, Silva, Adjei, Meite, Le Bris, Cadiou, Abergel, Mvuka, Makengo, Pagis, Soumano.
The home side have an unwanted record of Win, Lose, Win, Lose as of late. They were defeated at home by Lyon at home last time out in the league but have been victorious more often than not on home soil, Five wins in nine league matches at home, having scored 17 goals and conceding 15 in this time. Monaco have kept just two clean sheets in the league this season, the joint lowest in the division (alongside Nice).
The visitors Lorient come here on strong form, failing to be defeated in their last eight matches. Lorient drew at home with Metz last time out in Ligue 1, a result that has happened far too often for the side with the highest number of draws in the league (7). Lorient have scored 12 goals in their last five matches, though are yet to register an away league win after eight attempts.
The previous meetings between the two sides have proven to be tight, though Monaco have claimed victory more often than not on home soil.
17 Mar 2024 // Monaco 2-2 Lorient
16 Apr 2023 // Monaco 3-1 Lorient
13 Feb 2022 // Monaco 0-0 Lorient
14 Feb 2021 // Monaco 2-2 Lorient
19 Dec 2018 // Monaco 1-0 Lorient
22 Jan 2017 // Monaco 4-0 Lorient
20 Sep 2015 // Monaco 2-3 Lorient
10 Aug 2014 // Monaco 1-2 Lorient
15 Sep 2013 // Monaco 1-0 Lorient
12 Feb 2011 // Monaco 3-1 Lorient
Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 50% confidence in a BTTS bet. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.
Football Park's Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.67 Odds - Our in-house tipster has predicted a BTTS bet in this fixture. The previous matchups, form records and tactical matchups justify confidence in this selection.
Folarin Balogun (Monaco) The American has made a name for himself in France since leaving the Premier League. Whilst the goals have dried up in recent seasons, he looks as though he is coming back to his best with seven goals in all competitions in this campaign.
Pablo Pagis (Lorient) Pagis leads the scoring charts for his side this campaign with five Ligue 1 goals to his name. He scored a brace to secure the victory in the reverse fixture against Monaco earlier in the season.
Referee: Not Available
Broadcast: Not Available
Stadium Information: Stade Louis-II (18,523)

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