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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' Adil Bourabaa (Rayan Bamba)
↓ Panos Katseris ↑Théo Le Bris 17'
Arsène Kouassi 19'
HT
51' Habib Diallo
57' Habib Diallo (Lucas Bretelle)
58' ↓ Yasser Larouci ↑Lucas Calodat
59' ↓ Habib Diallo ↑Dame Gueye
Arthur Avom 61'
↓ Gabin Bernardeau ↑Souleymane Faye 65'
↓ Ibrahima Balde ↑Mamadou Kone 65'
72' ↓ Jean Vercruysse ↑Alexandre Lauray
72' ↓ Lucas Bretelle ↑Antoine Rabillard
74' Djibril Sidibé
↓ Jean-Victor Makengo ↑Isak Jensen 75'
↓ Nathaniel Adjei ↑Nosa Edward Obaretin 75'
78' Adil Bourabaa
Isak Jensen (Arsène Kouassi) 78'
85' ↓ Adil Bourabaa ↑Bilal Brahimi
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Le Mans
Goalkeepers
Nicolas Kocik 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Djibril Sidibé 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Samuel Yohou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harold Voyer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Lucas Bretelle 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rayan Bamba 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
Jean Vercruysse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
A. Bourabaa 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Yasser Larouci 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Louis Mafouta
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Habib Diallo
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Ewan Hatfout 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raúl Torrente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Calodat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noa Boisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daouda Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexandre Lauray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Rabillard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dame Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Billal Brahimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Dembo Sylla
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Montassar Talbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathaniel Adjei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Midfielders
Panos Katseris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
17
Entry
Noah Cadiou 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
68
Passes
11
Duels
Arthur Avom
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
72
Passes
5
Duels
Arsène Kouassi
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Gabin Bernardeau
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jean-Victor Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Ibrahima Baldé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Bingourou Kamara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Souleymane Toure
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nosa Obaretin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Srđan Kuzmić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alec Georgen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Théo Le Bris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kone
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Isak Jensen 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Souleymane Faye 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2020 | Lorient | 4 - 2 | Le Mans | Ligue 2 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir (Lorient) |
| 08/23/2019 | Le Mans | 1 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 2 | MMArena (Le Mans) |
| 08/13/2019 | Lorient | 1 - 2 | Le Mans | Coupe de la Ligue | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 01/11/2012 | Le Mans | 0 - 1 | Lorient | Coupe de la Ligue | MMArena |
Le Mans Win
Lorient Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -1
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Le Mans
Lorient
Le Mans
Lorient
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Clinical Le Mans Punish Wasteful Lorient
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Le Mans showcased ruthless efficiency at MMArena to claim their vital first win of the campaign, making Lorient pay dearly for squandered chances.
Fast Out of the Blocks
Le Mans set the MMArena alight right from the kickoff, desperate to turn around their early season struggles. In just the third minute, Adil Bourabaa latched onto a brilliant feed from Rayan Bamba to bury an early opener. This lightning-fast strike immediately shifted the Balance in favour of the hosts, forcing Lorient to chase the game. The visitors, visibly rattled, tried to work their way back into the tie but found themselves constantly hitting a maroon wall. Le Mans edged possession at 51%, yet they never looked obsessed with controlling the ball. Their setup was entirely pragmatic. They absorbed pressure and waited for the right moments to strike, while Lorient struggled immensely to turn their promising buildup into clear shots on target.
The Clinical Pivot
The defining moment of the match arrived just before the hour mark. With Lorient pushing high up the pitch and leaving dangerous spaces behind, Lucas Bretelle threaded a stunning, line-breaking pass to Habib Diallo in the 57th minute. Diallo made absolutely no mistake, delivering a clinical finish to double the advantage. This single sweeping action proved why the Intensity of Le Mans' transitional play was unmatched on the night. Interestingly, the visitors actually generated a superior expected goals tally of 1.03 over the ninety minutes, but their finishing lacked the required conviction. Diallo's ruthless strike meant that even when the momentum seemed to be swinging away, the home side had the decisive knockout punch ready to deploy.
Holding the Fort
Lorient simply refused to go quietly, turning to their bench to salvage the evening. Substitute Isak Jensen made an immediate, explosive impact. Connecting with a sharp pass from Arsène Kouassi in the 78th minute, he pulled a goal back and created a wonderfully frantic finale. The Stakes were undeniably high for a Le Mans squad desperate for their very first league victory, and they dug deep to defend their narrow advantage. Ultimately, their clinical edge—converting two vital goals from an xG of just 0.52—proved to be the deciding factor. The final whistle brought immense relief to the home supporters at MMArena, lifting them slightly away from the early-season relegation scrap and leaving Lorient to rue their wasted opportunities.
Key Questions
How did substitute H. Diallo change the game?
Diallo delivered the decisive blow in the 57th minute. His clinical strike doubled Le Mans' lead, providing the crucial buffer needed to survive Lorient's late surge.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Lorient Look to Pile Pressure on Winless Le Mans
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. With early season points already looking crucial, this clash is more about avoiding a crisis than mounting a title charge.
The Setup
We head to the MMArena this September 19, 2026, for a Ligue 1 encounter that struggles to leap off the page. Le Mans currently sit dangerously in 15th after a winless start, registering a modest Form rating that signals growing concern. Lorient arrive in 8th place, looking slightly more stable but still lacking ruthless efficiency in front of goal. Our metrics show low Stakes for this early-season fixture, though the sheer Balance of the matchup suggests a tightly contested affair. Neither side boasts an overwhelming advantage, making this a true test of nerve and tactical discipline rather than a free-flowing spectacle.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Louis Mafouta for the hosts, who must find a way past the creative threat of Lorient's P. Katseris on the other end of the pitch. Mafouta provides the attacking gravity for Le Mans, demanding constant attention from the opposition's backline. However, Katseris has been a revelation as an assist provider, meaning the home side cannot simply sit back and invite pressure. Whichever of these Stars dictates the tempo will likely force the opposition into fatal mistakes.
Our Prediction
Expect a cautious, fragmented game. Both teams will prioritize structural shape over expansive football. Lorient have slightly better momentum, but Le Mans are desperate not to lose at home again. Our take is a gritty 1-1 draw, with chances coming mostly from isolated set-pieces and defensive lapses rather than sustained attacking play.