Monaco vs Lorient Predictions

Monaco vs Lorient is scheduled for kick off on 16 January, at 18:00. The game is set to take place at Stade Louis-II, with Willy Delajod officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Monaco currently holding the 6th position in the table 12 points ahead of Lorient. Monaco have lost 2 French Ligue 1 matches to Lorient out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent victory against Metz, Monaco is determined to keep their momentum going. Monaco have won 10 of their last 16 French Ligue 1 matches at Stade Louis-II. Lorient's away record stands at 2 victories from 16 games. Following a draw in their last match against Paris SG in the French Ligue 1, Lorient is aiming to secure a win against Monaco.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Monaco have scored over 1.5 goals in 75% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 78% of games. Their total stands at 56 goals and 140 shots on target this French Ligue 1 season. Meanwhile, Lorient have scored 44 goals with 125 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 88% of matches but conceded in 81% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Monaco scored 6 goals while Lorient scored 10 goals. Their last match on 16 January 2026 ended in 3-1 to Lorient.