Match Preview

Lorient spent most of the season in the relegation zone, but a late surge enabled them to dream of retaining their place in Ligue 1. Lorient managed to win four out of the last eight matches, and they are in 16th place ahead of the last matchday. A win over Bordeaux will ensure that the worst scenario would be going to playoffs against the team that finishes third in Ligue 2. It is logical to assume that Lorient would stay up without playoffs because Caen – who are a point above them in the table – are likely to lose at Paris Saint Germain. The hosts are self-confident, and their motivation will be very high, which is very important for our Lorient vs Bordeaux predictions.

Bordeaux are unbeaten in the last six Ligue 1 matches, and they are sixth in the table, a point behind Marseille in the fight for Europa League qualification. It is an important game for them as well, but they haven't won in Lorient since 2012, and that is significant for our Lorient vs Bordeaux betting tips.

Lorient's recent results:

• Lorient 5-1 Metz
• Nantes 1-0 Lorient
• Lorient 1-1 Angers
• Bastia 2-0 Lorient

Bordeaux's recent results:

• Bordeaux 2-0 Bastia
• Dijon 0-0 Bordeaux
• Saint Etienne 2-2 Bordeaux
• Bordeaux 1-1 Marseille

Odds

• Lorient 2.80
• Bordeaux 2.37
• Draw 3.50

(Odds taken from Bet365)

Lorient vs Bordeaux Predictions and Betting Advice

As we explained in our Lorient vs Bordeaux preview, the game is massively important for Lorient, who are in danger of going down to Ligue 2 for the first time since 2006. Lorient are a stable and well-respected club, and relegation from Ligue 1 would be a disaster. Their artificial pitch gives them a certain advantage over Bordeaux who are used to playing on grass, and the odds on Lorient are too high at 2.80. That makes them very tempting, and you can always try a Draw No Bet insurance at 2.00.

Our Tips

• Lorient to win 2.80 Bet365
• Draw No Bet – Lorient 2.00 Bet365