Lorient vs PSG Prediction, 01:00 October 30: Sudden acceleration

Pre-match comments Lorient vs PSG

PSG are aiming to consolidate their position at the top of Ligue 1, but their journey this season has been anything but smooth. Despite still being the dominant symbol of French football, coach Luis Enrique's team is under great pressure with 5 teams chasing closely behind, making the championship race more dramatic than in previous years.

The reigning Ligue 1 champions had an unimpressive start, having to share points in many matches and dropping 7 points after only 9 rounds. The tight schedule, combined with the need to divide their strength for the FIFA Club World Cup, significantly affected the fitness and form of many key players. However, PSG still managed to regain their spirits with a 3-0 victory over Brest in the most recent round.

With 20 points after 9 matches, PSG is only 1 point ahead of the second-placed team Lens, while the chasing group behind including Monaco, Marseille and Lyon is also just a few steps away. This fragile difference makes each round of the defending champion "life and death".

In contrast to PSG's strength, Lorient are struggling in the bottom half of the table. They have only won 1 point in their last 3 matches and are currently 16th, close to the danger zone. However, Stade du Moustoir is still where Lorient plays with inspiration, with 7/8 of their points in Ligue 1 this season coming at home, and 11/12 goals scored there.

Olivier Pantaloni and his team have reason to hope, especially after causing a shock with a victory over PSG in Paris in 2023. However, the capital team once "destroyed" Lorient 4-1 right on this field in April 2024, and with their recent explosive scoring form, Kylian Mbappé and his teammates can completely repeat the same scenario.

The Ligue 1 round 10 match is therefore not only an opportunity for PSG to reaffirm its strength, but also a test of the champion's mettle under the pressure of the fiercest race they have faced in many years.

Form, history of confrontation Lorient vs PSG

Lorient's form is at a red alert level. Coach Olivier Pantaloni and his team have not won in 3 consecutive rounds and have only 2 wins this season after 9 rounds.

PSG have not played their best football but have been consistent this season. Marseille are the only club to have beaten Luis Enrique’s side. Since that defeat, PSG are unbeaten in six games in all competitions, winning four of them.

The two teams have met nine times this decade. PSG have the upper hand with five wins, while Lorient have won two.

Lorient vs PSG squad information

Lorient will be without Bamba Dieng, Panos Katseris, Abdoulaye Faye, and Bandiougou Fadiga due to injury.

PSG are without Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves through injury. Hakimi is given a rest.

Expected lineup Lorient vs PSG

Lorient: Mvogo; Meite, Talbi, Adjei; Le Bris, Avom, Abergel, Kouassi; Makengo, Pagis; M.Bamba.

PSG: Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Lucas Hernandez; Doue, Vitinha, Lee; Kvaratskhelia, Mayulu, Barcola.

Score prediction Lorient 1-3 PSG