Lorient – RC Strasbourg: a scrap for the top half 
Lorient welcome Strasbourg on matchday 31 in a clash that could shape the final stretch of the season. The two sides are separated by just one place in the table, and both know three points would tighten things up nicely. A win would see the home side leapfrog their direct rivals. There is plenty on the line for everyone involved.
Lorient’s home form 
Olivier Pantaloni’s side want to finish the campaign in style. European places now look out of reach, but the Merlus still have a chance to overtake Strasbourg. The numbers at home point to plenty of hope in Brittany. Lorient have picked up seven points from their last three games in front of their own fans. The Moustoir has been a tough place to visit this year. Just one home defeat has been suffered since August. Keeping that run going would keep the pressure firmly on Strasbourg. That confidence should help the Breton side set the tempo.
Strasbourg‘s European headache 
Gary O’Neil’s men are hitting a crucial part of their schedule. Racing have just taken a heavy hit against Rennes in the league, then followed it with a painful Coupe de France semi-final exit to Nice. Those setbacks raise a few questions about Strasbourg’s focus for the closing domestic fixtures. Their big continental win over Mainz will also be fresh in the mind. Still, this squad has shown it can travel. Strasbourg are unbeaten in three straight away games in Ligue 1.
Probable line-ups
Lorient : Mvogo ; Meite, Faye, Yongwa ; Katseris, Ebong, Cadiou, Kouassi ; Makengo, Dieng, Pagis
RC Strasbourg : Penders ; Ouatarra, Omobamidele, Doukoure, Chilwell ; Mourabet, Oyedele ; Moreira, Enciso, Godo ; Emegha
Football prediction Lorient vs RC Strasbourg
Lorient to win
The hosts’ refusal to budge on their own turf should prove decisive in a tight contest. Breton grit could get the better of visitors who may still have one eye on Europe.
Lorient should also be able to take advantage of Strasbourg’s patchy away form and edge this one. The scoreboard should confirm a valuable home win.
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