Lorient vs Clermont Foot prediction, preview, team news and more | Ligue 1 2023-24
Two relegated sides clash at the Stade du Moustoir on Sunday in Ligue 1 as Lorient host Clermont Foot on the final matchday of the season.
Lorient's four-year run in the top flight ended following a miserable run this season. In 33 games, Les Merlus have won just six times, but lost a staggering 19, including each of their last seven.
Lorient's sixth and last win came on 3 March, when they pulled off a 2-1 victory on the road against Rennes. With 66 goals conceded, the Brittany outfit have the worst defensive record in the division.
Yet, Clermont Foot are at the bottom of Ligue 1 right now, accruing a point fewer (25) than Lorient (26). The Lancers have won only five times all season, the lowest win tally of any side in the league and will return to Ligue 2 after three years in the top flight.
Lorient vs Clermont Foot Head-To-Head
There have been 20 clashes between the sides in the past, with Lorient winning eight times over Clermont Foot and losing on seven occasions. The last four clashes, however, have seen both sides beat each other twice, and interestingly, in succession.
Lorient Form Guide In Ligue 1: L-L-L-L-L
Clermont Foot Form Guide In Ligue 1: L-L-W-L-D
Lorient vs Clermont Foot Team News
Lorient
Igor Silva and Ayman Kari are both out with knee injuries for Lorient, who are also set to be without Quentin Boisgard as the 27-year-old is nursing a sore foot. Bonke Innocent and Isaak Toure won't be available either.
Injured: Igor Silva, Ayman Kari, Quentin Boisgard, Boke Innocent, Isaak Toure
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Clermont Foot
The Lancers won't have Maxime Gonalons available due to an injury, which also sidelined him from their fixture with Lyon.
Injured: Maxime Gonalons
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Lorient vs Clermont Foot Predicted XI
Lorient (4-5-1): Yvon Mvogo; Panos Katseris, Julien Laporte, Montassar Talbi, Benjamin Mendy; Badredine Bouanani, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Laurent Abergel, Julien Ponceau, Bamba Dieng; Mohamed Bamba
Clermont Foot (4-2-3-1): Mory Diaw; Mehdi Zeffane, Chrislain Matsima, Andy Pelmard, Neto Borges; Yohann Magnin, Johan Gastien; Bilal Boutobba, Muhammad Cham, Elbasan Rashani; Jim Allevinah
Lorient vs Clermont Foot Prediction
This is a clash between two sides that have already been relegated from Ligue 1. Both oversaw a terrible campaign and there's nothing for them to fight for here besides pride. This match could finish in a low-scoring draw.
Prediction: Lorient 1-1 Clermont Foot