Monaco vs. Lorient: A Clash of Draw Specialists

The 9th-placed team meets the 12th-placed team. It's a tight matchup with only a 3-position difference in the standings. Monaco is strong at home, and Lorient is on a 7-game unbeaten streak. This match at the Stade Louis II on January 16th looks highly likely to end in a draw.

AS Monaco (9th)

• ●Season Record: 7 wins, 2 draws, 8 losses (17 games)
• ●Goals: 27 goals (1.59 goals per game) / Goals Against: 30 goals
• ●Last 6 Games: 3 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses
• ●Average Goals For: 0.83 goals / Average Goals Against: 1 goal
• ●Last 3 Home Games: 2 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss
• ●Home Average Goals For: 1 goal
• ●Last 30 Home Games: 60% Win Rate
• ●Clean Sheets in Last 15 Home Games: 7 times (47%)
• ●League Undefeated in Last 15 Home Games: 80%
• ●However, League Winless in Last 7 Games: 6 games (86%)
• ●Recent Games: Lost 3 games by a margin of 2 or more goals

Monaco is a peculiar team. They've been undefeated in 80% of their last 15 home games, but they've been winless in 6 of their last 7 league games. Their scoring ability has also dropped to 0.83 goals per game. They're holding on thanks to their home advantage.

FC Lorient (12th)

• ●Season Record: 4 wins, 7 draws, 6 losses (17 games)
• ●Goals: 20 goals (1.18 goals per game) / Goals Against: 29 goals (1.71 goals per game)
• ●Last 7 Games: Undefeated!
• ●Last 6 Games: 3 wins, 3 draws
• ●Average Goals For: 2.17 goals / Average Goals Against: 0.5 goals
• ●Last 11 Games: 82% Undefeated
• ●Last 14 Games: 50% Draw Rate (7 draws)
• ●Winless in Last 12 Away Games: 10 games (83%)

Lorient is on a 7-game unbeaten streak! They're scoring 2.17 goals per game while conceding only 0.5 goals. Both their attack and defense are stable. However, they have too many draws. Half of their last 14 games have been draws. And they're winless in 83% of their last 12 away games. They're a typical team that's strong at home but weak away.