Ligue 1 Regular Season - 5
Le Havre 1 - 1 FT Lorient
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Bamo Meïté 3'
15' Arouna Sangante
A. Tosin (D. Karim) 21'
25' Ayumu Seko
Mohamed Bamba 34'
Laurent Abergel 41'
45'+2 Mbwana Ally Samatta
HT
47' I. Soumare (G. Lloris)
Montassar Talbi 50'
Mohamed Bamba 55'
63' ↓ F. Doucoure ↑Y. Namli
63' ↓ Y. Kechta ↑R. Ndiaye
↓ A. Tosin ↑J. Makengo 63'
↓ M. Bamba ↑S. Soumano 63'
↓ T. Le Bris ↑J. Mvuka Mugisha 74'
77' ↓ A. Samatta ↑D. Pizarro
85' ↓ T. Delaine ↑E. K. Vinette
85' ↓ A. Toure ↑F. Mambimbi
Abdoulaye Faye 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Le Havre
Goalkeepers
M. Diaw 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
L. Nego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sangante 
MAGNET
119
Activity
119
Activity
109
Passes
10
Duels
G. Lloris 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
104%
Pass Acc
T. Delaine
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
A. Seko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Toure 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Doucoure 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Y. Kechta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
I. Soumare 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
A. Samatta
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
L. Mpasi-Nzau 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Youte Kinkoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ebonog
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Khadra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Namli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. K. Vinette
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mambimbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Y. Mvogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
T. Le Bris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
A. Avom
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
L. Abergel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
B. Kamara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Monnier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Mvuka Mugisha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Makengo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
N. Cadiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Pagis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Soumano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/01/2024 | Lorient | 3 - 3 | Le Havre | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 03/09/2023 | Le Havre | 3 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Océane |
| 29/07/2023 | Le Havre | 0 - 2 | Lorient | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 29/07/2023 | Lorient | 2 - 0 | Le Havre | Friendlies Clubs | Stade du Clos Gastel |
| 19/10/2019 | Le Havre | 2 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 2 | Stade Océane (Le Havre) |
| 17/05/2019 | Le Havre | 2 - 3 | Lorient | Ligue 2 | Stade Océane |
| 28/07/2018 | Lorient | 0 - 0 | Le Havre | Ligue 2 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 05/03/2018 | Lorient | 1 - 0 | Le Havre | Ligue 2 | Stade du Moustoir |
Le Havre Win
Lorient Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Soumarié Saves Havre: Balance Prevails at Stade Océane
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. Two struggling sides share the spoils at Stade Océane, where VAR denies Lorient a lifeline and Le Havre claws back from the brink in a relegation battle neither can afford to lose.
Tosin's Early Blow
Lorient struck first. Aiyegun Tosin, the match's sharpest finisher, opened the scoring in the 21st minute after D. Karim's assist. The Merlus—bottom of the table with just four points from five matches—sensed an escape route. Then came the intensity: at the 34th minute, VAR overturned a penalty for Mohamed Bamba. A cruel reversal. Le Havre, commanding possession at 60%, seized the reprieve.
Soumarié's Redemption
On the stroke of half-time, Issa Soumarié levelled from G. Lloris's pass (47'). The Le Havre midfielder (8.2 rating) became the day's unlikely saviour. His three key passes orchestrated a relentless assault: 13 shots, only two on target. Lorient's efficiency (4 on target from 8 total) proved insufficient against Havre's balance in defence, anchored by Arouna Sangante's composed 7.7-rated performance.
VAR's Verdict Reshapes Destiny
This match epitomises modern Ligue 1: fragile, tense, decided by margins. The cancelled penalty became the turning point—without it, Lorient escapes; with it, Havre breathes. Both sides remain trapped: Le Havre 15th with a -2 goal difference, Lorient 17th with -7. This 1-1 feels less like a point earned and more like a reprieve granted. Two teams drowning, neither able to swim.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
The 34th-minute penalty cancellation revived Le Havre's hopes. Without it, Lorient would have led 2-0 and potentially escaped the relegation zone.
Who scored for Le Havre?
Issa Soumarié equalised on 47 minutes from G. Lloris's assist, rescuing Havre from defeat and earning a crucial point.
What does this draw mean for the relegation race?
Both sides remain in crisis. This point offers temporary relief but neither has solved their fundamental problems in attack or defence.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Defensive Fragility Takes Centre Stage
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. A high-stakes survival scrap where leaky defenses are likely to transform a tactical battle into an unpredictable shootout.
The Setup
At the Stade Océane, Le Havre and Lorient face off in a match defined by their proximity in the standings. Both sides sit on 14 points, occupying 14th and 15th place respectively. The Form guide highlights significant defensive concerns: the hosts concede 1.5 goals per game, while the visitors have struggled with a porous 2.5 average. With the Stakes centered on escaping the gravitational pull of the bottom three, any lack of Balance will be ruthlessly punished.
Key Battle
The primary conflict pits Le Havre's creative outlet, Issa Soumaré, against the heroic efforts of Bingourou Kamara. While Lorient's defensive structure has faltered, their goalkeeper has been a standout among the Stars, recording 8 saves in his last three outings. Le Havre will look to exploit the wings, but Kamara’s presence remains the ultimate barrier to their goal-scoring ambitions.
Our Prediction
Expect a chaotic encounter as both teams struggle to maintain a clean sheet. Fodé Doucouré is in clinical form for the hosts and should find joy against a Lorient backline that has consistently failed to track runs. However, Lorient’s ability to scrap for points suggests they won't leave empty-handed. We anticipate a 2-2 draw, as defensive errors dictate the flow of the game over tactical discipline.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match ?
Yes, if you enjoy end-to-end action fueled by defensive inconsistency.
What's the predicted outcome?
A high-scoring 2-2 draw at the Stade Océane.
Where are Le Havre and Lorient in the league table?
They are tied on 14 points in 14th and 15th place.
What is Le Havre's current form?
Inconsistent, recording two losses, two draws, and one win recently.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Fodé Doucouré, with 2 goals in 3 matches and a 7.7 rating.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.