Lille and Lorient square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Ligue 1 game, with 2-2 our predicted outcome. Lille are in good form, coming off a 1-0 win over Nantes, with Olivier Giroud pushing for a start. At home, les Dogues average 2.0 goals per game conceded only 1.2, showing solid defense and attack. However, their scoring can be inconsistent (0.8 goals per game overall), and BTTS has occurred in just 30% of matches. All Alexsandro, Igamane, and Sahraoui are expected to miss out with injuries.
Lorient are dynamic away from home, averaging 2.0 points per away game, scoring 2.2 goals per away match, and conceding 1.4. Bamba Dieng is in form after scoring a brace in their 2-2 draw with Auxerre, making him a key threat. Lorient’s matches often see goals at both ends (BTTS 60% overall). There are no fresh injury worries for les Merlus ahead of Sunday's clash.
H2H favors Lille slightly (14 wins in 26 matches) but historically, these fixtures are high-scoring: 73% over 1.5 goals. Therefore, Over 1.5 goals seems like a sure bet, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score (both teams have attacking form; their encounters are historically goal-rich).
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 16:15.
What is our Lille vs Lorient prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Lille 2 - 2 Lorient
Lille vs Lorient Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 220 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Matah Yondjio @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Matah Yondjio @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Igor Carioca @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Lorient +1.5 @ -182 Odds
- European Handicap: Lorient +2 @ -188 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -800 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Lille to Win @ -450 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Lille - No @ -150 Odds
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View OfferLille Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwlddlwww | 1.40 |
| Home | lwdlw | 1.40 |
| Away | lldww | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.70 | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.69 | 1.56 | 1.82 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.92 |
Lorient Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwwwlwdd | 2.10 |
| Home | dwwwd | 2.20 |
| Away | wwwld | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.60 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.44 | 1.35 | 1.53 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 1.01 | 1.70 |
Lille vs Lorient Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Lille (54%)
26 Matches
Lorient (35%)
