Lorient vs Paris FC prediction, odds and how to watch

Troyes picked up a 2-1 victory at Lorient on Saturday evening despite spending most of the night chasing the ball. The result tells you everything about accountability in this game.

Paris FC put Nice to the sword at home, winning 3-0 with a penalty from Lassine Sinayoko, a second-half strike from Samir Chergui, and a late goal from substitute Vincent Marchetti to seal a convincing three points.

Troyes controlled large portions of this Ligue 1 opener through crossing patterns and set-piece pressure but could not convert their territorial dominance into a goal, while Paris FC's clinical game plan held firm despite creating almost nothing of note.

Paris FC arrive at Lorient on Saturday having won three of their last five Ligue 1 matches. Lorient will need everything they have to keep them quiet.

Paris FC welcome a Strasbourg side that carries goals at both ends but conceded four in their opening fixture, setting up a home game that could tell us a great deal about where both clubs are heading this season.

Le Mans bring one of the most compact defensive records in recent form into this Ligue 1 fixture, while Lorient arrive carrying a significant injury burden and a worrying gap between their shot volume and actual threat creation.

Paris FC have built one of Ligue 1's most reliable home records over their recent fixtures, but Lyon arrive at Matchday Two with their own clean sheet pedigree and a point already banked. Saturday evening's clash at 19:45 UK time has the makings of a tight, structured contest.