Lorient – Paris FC: the centenary at the Moustoir 
For this very special Ligue 1 occasion, Lorient host Paris FC, a team from the Paris region trying to rubber-stamp survival. Lorient are drifting along nicely in mid-table, while Paris FC are quietly dreaming of spoiling the Breton party.
Lorient, kings on home turf 
Yes, Lorient stumbled just before the break with a narrow reverse against Toulouse, but there’s hardly any cause for panic in Morbihan. On the whole, FC Lorient have turned in a stunning season for a promoted side. Well clear of the relegation mess, the club have turned their ground into a proper fortress, unbeaten in their last 11 home league games.
Used to keeping things tight at home, Lorient’s back line simply doesn’t like giving anything away. To mark this centenary in front of a packed, noisy crowd, their forwards will be itching to light the touchpaper. The mission is plain enough: go hard, press high, and bang in the goals needed to give the Lorient faithful a night to remember.
Paris FC are breathing again 
At the other end, Paris FC have found a bit of life again. Since Antoine Kombouaré took charge, the club have pulled a long way clear of the trapdoor, nine points ahead of the playoff spot. They’re unbeaten in five straight and look a side with some bite, neatly shown by their recent win over Le Havre with 10 men.
But away from the capital, Paris FC are still waiting for their first win under Kombouaré. Fully aware of Lorient’s firepower at home, they’ll almost certainly sit deep during the home side’s spells on top. The plan is obvious: soak up the pressure, win the midfield battles, and nick it on the break to make sure survival is sorted.
Expected lineups
Lorient : Mvogo ; Meite, Talbi, Faye ; Le Bris, Avom, Karim, Kouassi ; Pagis, Sanusi ; Dieng
Paris FC : Trapp ; De Smet, Coppola, Mbow, Camara ; Lees-Melou, Munetsi, Matondo ; Simon, Ikone, Immobile
Football Prediction Lorient vs Paris FC
Lorient to win
The emotion of the centenary should lift Lorient in front of a jam-packed Moustoir.
Paris FC have steadied themselves at the back and dug in on their recent trips, but Lorient’s home stronghold looks far too tough. FC Lorient have been rock-solid at home and will be desperate to put their last setback right. Carried by the occasion, Lorient should eventually break down a stubborn Paris FC defence in a tight scrap and land a proper statement win.
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