Lorient vs RC Lens
Ligue 1
Saturday
4th November 2023
Stade du Moustoir
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Ligue 1 gameweek 11 fixture between Lorient and RC Lens.
Lorient vs RC Lens: Preview
Lorient form analysis
Lorient’s recent run of games has shown them to be an entertaining attacking side but with defensive frailties to address. They started with a thrilling 3-5 home loss against Nantes – going ahead early before conceding 5. Things got worse with a 0-3 home thrashing by Montpellier, outplayed from start to finish. However, Lorient’s attack clicked in a chaotic 3-3 home draw with Lyon – twice leading through a Kroupi double before settling for a point.
Building momentum, they then upset Rennes at home 2-1 thanks to an own goal and Touré strike either side of Blas’ equalizer. But familiar issues surfaced in a disappointing 0-1 away loss at Reims, with sloppy defending from a late set piece costing them. Overall, Lorient has impressed going forward with the likes of Ouattara, Moffi and Kroupi standing out. But they remain far too open defensively and need to tighten up to turn draws into wins.
RC Lens form analysis
Lens’ recent run of games has shown them to be defensively solid and clinical in attack. They started with a come from behind 2-1 home win over Toulouse – equalizing through Said before Guilavogui’s late winner. This was followed up by an excellent 1-0 away win at Strasbourg thanks to a clinical Wahi goal. However, attacking struggles surfaced in a goalless draw at Le Havre.
Lens then drew 1-1 at home against rivals Lille, going behind before Machado’s equalizer maintained their unbeaten record. Most recently, Lens returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, routing Nantes 4-0 at home with two Sotoca penalties setting them on their way. Overall, Lens have looked extremely organized defensively, keeping 4 clean sheets in this run, while carrying a threat on the break through Sotoca. The club needs to work on getting their rhythm back after a major exodus in the summer..
