Predicting correct scores in football matches
AS Monaco vs Lorient Match Overview – 18.01.2026
AS Monaco will try to turn around a negative tendency when they host Lorient in a match from Ligue 1’s 18th round. Les Monegasques have lost four of their last five matches in the French elite division. Can they finally do better? It will be the case on Friday night. Let’s preview in our Predicting correct scores in football matches.
Monaco’s manager Sebastien Poccognoli is put under enormous pressure at the moment. The Belgian head coach replaced Adi Hutter as the head coach, but lately his team is not up to the standards everyone wants to see. Because of their poor form, Monaco are now 9th in the league with 23 points won.
Lorient on the other hand are 12th in the standings with 19 points won from 17 matches played. But here’s something important about them – they are unbeaten in their last five games in the French league.
AS Monaco News & Analysis
In their last league game Monaco suffered a third consecutive defeat in the Ligue 1. Poccognoli’s boys faced Olympique Lyonnais at home, but conceded a heavy 1-3 defeat. Mamadou Coulibaly scored Les Monegasques’ only goal in the match, but surely it wasn’t enough.
A few days ago Monaco at least won again – the team progressed in the Coupe de France competition. They faced Orleans away from home and secured a 3-1 win, despite playing the whole second half with 10 men on the pitch. Stanis Idumbo was sent off, but Monaco progressed thanks to goals from Balogun and Ilenikhena.
Paul Pogba and Ansu Fati remain sidelined with injuries for Monaco, while Vanderson Is recovering from an injury as well.
Lorient News & Analysis
Lorient are one of the teams in a pretty good shape in France right now. For the last time they suffered a defeat at the beginning of November. Since then, Lorient are unbeaten in all competitions.
In their last match Lorient also managed to progress for the Coupe de France. Olivier Pantaloni’s team faced Hauts Lyonnais away from home, and also enjoyed a solid 3-1 win. Bamba Dieng became the hero as he scored twice for Les Merlus.
Pablo Pagis is a player to watch in Lorient’s squad. He’s currently the team’s top scorer with 5 goals scored, but he’s also one of the best players in the team. He’s a threat for every defence since the start of the campaign.
AS Monaco vs Lorient Betting Predictions
Monaco find themselves in a difficult moment when they host Lorient in the Ligue 1. Les Monegasques’ form is far from good while their opponent is unbeaten since November.
- X2;
- AS Monaco Under 1.5 Goals;
Head-to-Head Matches
Monaco are enjoying an advantage in the head-to-head record against Lorient. Les Monegasques have won 16 of the matches against this team while Les Merlus have 7 wins. There are 10 draws as well.
Betting Verdict
Lorient are traveling to Monaco as favourites to secure the three points. Les Merlus are in a better shape compared to Les Monegasques. This is their moment to strike. We wish you luck with our Predicting correct scores in football matches.