Lorient vs Nantes Prediction & Betting Tips (24 February)

Promised for almost certain relegation after a completely failed first part of the season, FC Lorient has raised the bar in recent weeks. Thanks to a very interesting winter transfer window, the Morbihan club was able to reverse the bad dynamic in which it was immersed to obtain much more interesting results. Undefeated for more than a month now, the Merlus were held in check at the very end of the match by Le Havre 3-3 before achieving 3 nice victories in a row against Metz 1-2, Reims 2-0 and Strasbourg 1- 3, last weekend. Following these 3 successes, Régis Le Bris' men were able to leave the red zone and they are now in 15th position in the ranking.

This renewed form of FC Lorient does not do the business of FC Nantes in particular which is now in 16th position in the ranking and who is therefore a virtual play-off, with the same number of points as his opponent of the day but a worse goal difference. Jocelyn Gourvennec's men have been going through tough times for several months now and their results reflect it. Defeated at home by Lens 0-1, the Canaries were still able to seek three points against Toulouse 1-2 15 days ago before falling again, last Saturday, against PSG 0-2.

For this poster, Régis Le Bris must still cope without midfielder Boisgard, world champion full-back Benjamin Mendy, and potentially starting defender Igor Silva. Also taking place in the infirmary are the recruits Louza and Katseris as well as the midfielder Innocent. All these beautiful people were joined by the starting central defender Talbi. On the other hand, defender Formose Mendy will be operational again after being suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards. Arriving this winter from the Austrian championship, striker Bamba (Wolfsberger) never stops scoring. Author of a double at Meinau last week, he has already reached the mark of 5 goals scored in just 4 games.

Opposite, Jocelyn Gourvennec still cannot count on the attacker Ganago, the young defender Meupiyou, and winter recruit Amian (ex-La Spezia, Toulouse) who are on the floor. On the other hand, the titular goalkeeper Lafont is already announced to return. Out of favor in recent weeks despite rather interesting statistics, playmaker Florent Mollet (4 goals, 3 assists) is applying for a place in the group. On the offensive side, Egyptian striker Mohamed leads the scorers' rankings with 7 goals to his name ahead of Nigerian Simons (3 goals, 4 assists).