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Lorient Stuns Monaco at Stade Louis II
16 Jan
Summary
- Lorient is on an impressive eight-match undefeated streak.
- Monaco has been inconsistent, winning three of their last five.
- Lorient aims to continue their positive run against Monaco.
AS Monaco will host FC Lorient at the Stade Louis II for their matchweek 18 of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season on Friday, January 16. Monaco, looking to leverage their home advantage, has experienced inconsistent performances recently, despite securing a win in their Coupe de France match following a league defeat.
FC Lorient arrives in strong form, boasting an eight-match undefeated streak across all competitions. While they have secured four wins from 17 league games, placing them 12th, their current momentum presents a significant challenge for the hosts. Folarin Balogun and Pablo Pagis are anticipated to be pivotal players for their respective teams.
The match is scheduled for January 16, with kick-off at 11:30 p.m. IST. Several key players, including Ansu Fati and Takumi Minamino for Monaco, will be absent due to injuries or suspensions, potentially impacting the team's lineup.
