Le Mans v Lorient: how it went

How it turned out

We projected about 3.1 goals and the game finished with 3. Both teams scored. We made Both teams to score 59%, and it landed.

What we said beforehand

We expect about 1.7 goals from Le Mans and 1.5 from Lorient, which is as level as our reading of a game gets. Put together, that is around 3.1 goals in the game, and a match we expect to open up at both ends.

Le Mans come into this on two straight draws. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.

Our pick: Both teams to score. Both of these carry enough of a threat to find the net (xG 1.7-1.5), and we make both teams to score about 59%. Expect goals at either end rather than a one-sided shut-out.

We put the chance of that landing at about 59 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.62, which works out at about 62 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.