Monaco – Lorient

Monaco, sitting second in the league with ten points from three wins and a draw and a comfortable 6‑2 goal difference, will host Lorient on Saturday. The visitors sit eighth, having gathered five points from one victory, two draws and a loss, and they enter the match level on goal difference at 4‑4. Monaco’s unbeaten run and superior scoring record suggest they will look to extend their lead at the top, while Lorient will be hoping to close the gap to the European places by capitalising on their solid defensive record. The fixture also offers a chance for Lorient to test themselves against a side that has only dropped points once this season, making it a compelling clash for both sides.