HSC Montpellier
He managed to pass the previous stage of the Pontarlier competition in the displacement after the penalty shoot-outs, during the regular time the score was 1-1.
He comes after a successful victory in Ligue 1 on his own against Tuolouse with 2-1, scored on the scoreboard after being led 1-0.
In the championship it is remarkable that the defensive that with only 15 goals received is the best in the first echelon of the French football.
He crosses a very good shape, has lost only one match of the last 14 played in all competitions.
FC Lorient
He scored in the 16th place after moving Angers in 2-0 away.
It is developing in the second leg of French football, where after 22 games it is ranked six in the ranking.
In the previous league, Ligue 2 drew a score of 1-1 with Clermont.
The offensive is the third in the championship with 37 successes, while the defensive is the 6th with 27 goals received.
Direct meetings
Lorient relegated last season from Ligue 1, but until then in the last six meetings the balance is very balanced, Montpelier has two victories, three games were drawn and Lorient has a successful success in the French League Cup on his own field with 3-2.
My tip for HSC Montpellier vs FC Lorient
The difference between the two teams comes first from the league, but it is a difference between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
Montpelier has very good evolutions, a sure defensive of the best in the championship, this has been given him to quietly build his offensive.
PREDICTION: HSC Montpellier win @ 1.90