Our Monaco vs Lorient Prediction: 2-0
Monaco vs Lorient in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between Monaco and Lorient.
This Monaco vs Lorient prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Monaco's Last Match – US Orleans 45 vs Monaco
Monaco must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 France Cup victory over US Orleans 45 in their last outing. In that match, Monaco recorded 50% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 US Orleans 45 | 50% | 14 (6) | - | 72 |
 Monaco | 50% | 7 (4) | - | 20 |
Lorient's Last Match – Hauts Lyonnais vs Lorient
Determined to maintain their recent success, Lorient must win following their 3-1 France Cup victory against Hauts Lyonnais on January 10. In that match, Lorient recorded 65% possession, attempting 14 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hauts Lyonnais | 35% | 9 (5) | - | 28 |
 Lorient | 65% | 14 (6) | - | 72 |
Monaco vs Lorient Stats
Key Stats
| Monaco | Lorient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | Attacking Strength | 0.23 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Monaco are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Lorient average 1.8 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Monaco 12-17
Lorient 18-9
What are the odds for this match?
Monaco to win: @1.6
Draw: @4.333
Lorient to win: @5
Lineups
Monaco (4-3-1-2) : Philipp Kohn, Kassoum Ouattara, Eric Dier, Wout Faes, Caio Henrique, Denis Zakaria, Jordan Teze, Aleksandr Golovin, Maghnes Akliouche, Mika Biereth, Folarin Balogun
Lorient (3-2-2-3) : Yvon Mvogo, Bamo Meite, Montassar Talbi, Igor Silva, Laurent Abergel, Noah Cadiou, Theo Le Bris, Arsene Kouassi, Jean-Victor Makengo, Bamba Dieng, Pablo Pagis
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