Lorient and Monaco will face off in Round 7 of the Ligue 1 2026/27 championship. This anticipated fixture kicks off on Sunday 18 October at 16:15 (UK time) at the Stade du Moustoir – Yves Allainmat in Lorient, France.
Filipe Luís takes his league-leading Monaco side to Brittany aiming to protect their unbeaten start to the season following a gritty 2-1 Conference League victory over CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria on Thursday night. Meanwhile, Alexandre Dujeux’s Lorient sit comfortably in eighth place after edging Paris FC 1-0 last weekend, determined to extend their fine recent record against the Principality club.
Our prediction for Lorient vs. Monaco points toward an open, lively clash with plenty of chances at both ends.
Find out where to watch the match and what our expert betting predictions are, as well as the expected lineups for today’s encounter.
Lorient x Monaco Odds
Odds are subject to change.
Match Overview - Lorient vs. Monaco
- Monaco lead the Ligue 1 standings on 14 points, remaining the only unbeaten side in the division with four wins and two draws.
- Lorient sit eighth in the table with eight points, having kept three clean sheets in their opening six league fixtures.
- Across 36 all-time competitive clashes between the sides, Monaco hold 15 wins to Lorient’s nine, with 12 matches ending in a draw.
LorientLOR
MonacoMONRecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- Lorient completed a league double over Monaco last season, winning 3-1 both at home and at the Stade Louis-II.
- At the Stade du Moustoir, Lorient hold a slight historical edge with six wins in 17 matches compared to Monaco’s five.
- Both teams have found the back of the net in 14 of Monaco’s last 17 competitive fixtures.
- Lorient have lost just two of their last 10 Ligue 1 home games when entering as the betting outsider.
- Jean-Victor Makengo contributed to a goal in both head-to-head victories against Monaco last season.
- Aleksandr Golovin leads Monaco’s creative output with three assists in the league this term.
Head-to-Head
LorientLORMonacoMON| Competition | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | MonacoMON 1-3  LorientLOR | |
| Ligue 1 | LorientLOR 3-1MonacoMON | |
| Ligue 1 | MonacoMON 2-2LorientLOR | |
| Ligue 1 | LorientLOR 2-2MonacoMON | |
| Ligue 1 | MonacoMON 3-1LorientLOR |
Lorient's Mixed Fortunes at Home
Alexandre Dujeux’s side return to home soil looking to string together back-to-back league wins for the first time in months after edging Paris FC 1-0 last weekend.
Les Merlus have settled well into their second top-flight campaign, collecting eight points from six matches (two wins, two draws, and two defeats). While Dujeux has made them exceptionally difficult to break down—ranking second in the division with three clean sheets—consistency in front of their own fans remains elusive, with three wins from their last 10 competitive games at Le Moustoir.
Dujeux must manage several absences in his squad. Midfielders Noah Mbamba and Bandiougou Fadiga remain out with hamstring strains, while wing-back Panos Katseris is doubtful.
Up front, Mamadou Koné will spearhead the frontline, supported by creative outlet Jean-Victor Makengo and Danish winger Isak Steiner Jensen. In midfield, Noah Cadiou and Arsène Kouassi will anchor the center of the pitch, flanked by wing-backs Dembo Sylla and Alec Georgen.
Behind them, goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo commands a three-man central defense featuring Nathaniel Adjei, Montassar Talbi, and Souleymane Isaak Touré.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
LorientLOR 1-0 Paris FCPAR | WinW | |
Le MansLE 2-1 LorientLOR | LossL | |
LorientLOR 2-2 ToulouseTOU | DrawD | |
LensLEN 0-1 LorientLOR | WinW | |
LorientLOR 1-2 Estac TroyesEST | LossL | |
Monaco's Unbeaten Start to the Season
Filipe Luís takes his Monaco squad to Brittany looking to preserve their unbeaten status and maintain their slender lead at the top of Ligue 1.
Les Monégasques have enjoyed a flying start under their new Brazilian manager, winning seven and drawing two of their nine competitive games this season. While a late 2-2 home draw against Toulouse last weekend narrowed their league lead to a single point, Monaco responded well on Thursday, claiming a 2-1 victory in Sofia against CSKA in the Conference League.
However, defensive concentration remains a talking point: Monaco have kept just one clean sheet all season and have conceded in five consecutive matches.
Filipe Luís will be without top scorer Paris Brunner, who is suspended for this league fixture despite netting in Europe on Thursday. Central defender Eric Dier remains sidelined with a thigh injury.
In Brunner’s absence, Matthis Abline leads the attack alongside young forward Mathys Detourbet, with playmaker Aleksandr Golovin (three assists) and Edan Diop providing creativity from the flanks.
In the engine room, captain Denis Zakaria partners Lamine Camara, while Finnish goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky directs a back four featuring Vanderson, Sadibou Sané, Mohammed Salisu, and most likely Flávio Nazinho at left back.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
CSKA SofiaCSK 1-2 MonacoMON | WinW | |
MonacoMON 2-2ToulouseTOU | DrawD | |
MonacoMON 2-0 PisaPIS | WinW | |
MonacoMON 2-1LensLEN | WinW | |
StrasbourgSTR 1-1 MonacoMON | DrawD | |
Lorient vs. Monaco Prediction: Visitors to continue their run
Both teams have found the net with regular frequency this season, with 14 of Monaco’s last 17 competitive games seeing both teams score and Lorient finding the net in five of their six league outings. With Lorient confident at home and Monaco rarely keeping shutouts, backing Lorient or Monaco to win on the Double Chance market provides a solid base.
Recent meetings between these clubs have produced high-scoring thrillers, with each of the last two league clashes finishing 3-1 to Lorient. Given Monaco’s open style of play and Lorient’s ability to punish teams on the break through Makengo, pairing Over 2.5 goals with either team to win offers great value.
While Lorient did the double over Monaco last season, Filipe Luís’s men are unbeaten in nine matches and boast significantly more attacking depth even without the suspended Brunner. Back Monaco to win with a -0.5 handicap on the Asian line.
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Best Odds | ||
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| Double Chance | Lorient or Monaco to win | |
| Double Chance & Over/Under | Over 2.5 goals and either Lorient or Monaco to win | |
Where to Watch Lorient vs. Monaco
For those wondering where to watch Lorient vs. Monaco live, here are the broadcast and streaming details for this fixture:
- TV: no broadcast scheduled
- Streaming: Ligue 1 Pass / Ligue 1+
Lorient vs. Monaco Predicted Lineups
Sunday’s clash sets up a tactical battle between Lorient’s compact back five and Monaco’s aggressive, ball-dominant 4-4-2 shape. Alexandre Dujeux will set up with a deep three-man defense to deny space in behind, tasking Sylla and Georgen with tracking Monaco’s overlapping full-backs while looking to spring Makengo and Koné on rapid counter-attacks. Filipe Luís will rely on the midfield presence of Zakaria and Camara to regain possession quickly, giving Golovin and Diop the freedom to feed Matthis Abline in the penalty area.
Lorient
Yvon Mvogo; Nathaniel Adjei, Montassar Talbi, Souleymane Isaak Touré; Dembo Sylla, Noah Cadiou, Arsène Kouassi, Alec Georgen; Jean-Victor Makengo, Isak Steiner Jensen; Ibrahima Baldé (Mamadou Koné).
LorientMonaco
Lukas Hradecky; Vanderson, Sadibou Sané, Mohammed Salisu, Flávio Nazinho; Edan Diop, Denis Zakaria, Lamine Camara, Aleksandr Golovin; Mathys Detourbet, Matthis Abline.
MonacoMatch Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Lorient vs. Monaco
- Competition: Ligue 1 2026/27
- Date: 18/10/2026
- Kick-off: 16:15 (UK Time)
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