Lorient vs Lens: The host is at a loss

Thanks to playing at home, Lorient will have a psychological advantage when entering the match in the 1/8 round of the French Cup against Lens. However, the fans are not too confident that the home team will get the ticket to continue because of the fluctuating performance.

Remember, Lorient is showing signs of instability when losing 1 and drawing 1 in the last 2 matches in the French league. More broadly, the home team of Yves Allinmat - Le Moustoir has not won the last 5/6 matches in all fronts.

In particular, they needed a lucky 11-meter penalty shootout to defeat the French second-tier team Bastia in 1/16 of the French National Cup.

Contrary to the home team, Lens is having a sublime season. The proof is that they once had a fierce competition for the top of the table with PSG in the French league. At this moment, Lens is in 3rd place with 46 points (more than 10 points above Lorient) and is on the verge of winning tickets to next season's Champions League.

In the French National Cup, Lens still maintained stability when winning both matches played. Commendable, even though they have to play away from home, they still have a way to win the difference in the national cup arena.

- Lorient: Mannone; Kalulu, Meite, Talbi, Le Goff; Le Fee, Makengo; Faivre, Innocent, Dieng; Kone.

- Lens: Leca; Machado, Medina, Gradit, Danso; Costa, Fofana, Onana, Frankowski; Openda, Sotoca.