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 7th position in the table 9 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 loss to Strasbourg, Monaco is determined to redeem themselves. Monaco have won 10 of their last 17 French Ligue 1 matches at Stade Louis-II. Lorient's away record stands at 3 victories from 17 games. Following their 2-0 loss to Le Havre, Lorient is determined to bounce back with 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 74% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 79% of games. Their total stands at 60 goals and 151 shots on target this French Ligue 1 season. Meanwhile, Lorient have scored 48 goals with 134 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 88% of matches but conceded in 79% 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.