Lorient come into this match on a strong run, having won their last two games and remaining unbeaten in four of their last five. Stade Brestois, on the other hand, have had a mixed time away from home, with two defeats, two draws, and only one win in their recent matches. Looking at their past meetings, these two teams often produce exciting games with plenty of goals — the last encounter between them finished 3-3, and several of their previous matches also saw three or more goals. This suggests the match could be an open, end-to-end affair.

Given Lorient's current good form and the fact that they are playing at home, they appear to have the edge in this matchup. The recent history between the sides shows them to be closely matched, but Lorient's momentum makes them the more likely winners. I expect Lorient to win this game.