This is a good opportunity to miss out on the podium for the Hake! Beaten in Chateauroux, now 8th in Ligue 2 to the surprise, Lorient remains 6th, 2 points from 3rd place. The Bretons could have achieved the excellent operation of the 21st day, Ajaccio, Paris FC and La Havre respectively 3, 4 and 5th having been held in check. False not prohibited this Friday against the 9th, Clermont, not to be outdistanced by the 5 in front. Suspicion all the same, the CFA remains a nice 3-0 win over Valenciennes and was mostly beaten “only” 3 times in 11 trips this season!
Our Bet Explained
At home, Lorient has the second best record of Ligue 2, just behind Reims: 7 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss in 11 games!
Outside, Clermont remains on a complicated period: 1 win, 3 draws, 4 defeats in all competitions.
During this period, Clermont was one of the only teams not to have won in Tours, current red lantern (0-0). There is also an elimination to Yzeure, resident of National 2 in the Coupe de France.
Despite losing to Chateauroux, Lorient remains in contact with the podium and is only 2 points behind the 3rd. The Merlus play the climb, a goal that may be a bit high for Clermont!
Our Prediction Lorient Clermont Foot
Lorient is playing the climb and will be at home for this meeting against Clermont, who stands out as one of the good teams of Ligue 2 but still seems a little fair to compete on the podium. Success of the hakes!