Ligue 1 Gameweek 2
Lorient 1 - 2 FT Estac Troyes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Ripart 29'
L. Maronnier (A. Mille) 38'
HT
51' J. Makengo
66' ↓ M. Kone ↑A. Tosin
66' ↓ G. Bernardeau ↑I. Jensen
↓ H. Picard ↑K. Diawara 67'
73' ↓ T. Le Bris ↑S. Faye
73' ↓ J. Makengo ↑P. Katseris
↓ A. Mille ↑D. Karim 78'
84' ↓ N. Cadiou ↑N. Mbamba
↓ I. Gomis ↑A. Phliponeau 85'
↓ R. Ripart ↑Y. Kone 85'
↓ L. Maronnier ↑N. Donkor 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Dembo Sylla 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Montassar Talbi 
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
106
Passes
6
Duels
Nathaniel Adjei 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Théo Le Bris 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Arthur Avom
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
96
Passes
9
Duels
Noah Cadiou
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
86
Passes
9
Duels
Arsène Kouassi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Gabin Bernardeau 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jean-Victor Makengo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
B. 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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Panos Katseris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alec Georgen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Mbamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiyegun Tosin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Jensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Souleymane Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Estac Troyes
Goalkeepers
Patrick Beach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lucas Maronnier
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Adrien Monfray
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Michel Junior Diaz
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Anis Ouzenadji
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Antoine Mille 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
Mouhamed Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Merwan Ifnaoui
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Hugo Picard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Iron Gomis
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Renaud Ripart 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Yored Konaté
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Paolo Gozzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dermane Karim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexandre Phliponeau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Soukouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kandet Diawara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2025 | Estac Troyes | 0 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 2 | Stade de l'Aube |
| 12/06/2024 | Lorient | 2 - 0 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 2 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 03/12/2023 | Lorient | 2 - 0 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 10/23/2022 | Estac Troyes | 2 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Aube |
| 05/21/2022 | Lorient | 1 - 1 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 12/01/2021 | Estac Troyes | 2 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Aube |
| 10/26/2019 | Lorient | 0 - 1 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 2 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir (Lorient) |
| 04/19/2019 | Lorient | 0 - 3 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 2 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 11/23/2018 | Estac Troyes | 2 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 2 | Stade de l'Aube |
02/14/2025
12/06/2024
03/12/2023
10/23/2022
05/21/2022
12/01/2021
10/26/2019
04/19/2019
11/23/2018
Lorient Win
Estac Troyes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lorient
Estac Troyes
Lorient
Estac Troyes
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Troyes Execute Perfect Smash-and-Grab at Stade du Moustoir
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. An impressive display of counter-attacking ruthlessness allowed the visitors to defy expectations and stun a possession-heavy Lorient.
The Early Shock
The pattern of play was established from the opening exchanges. Buoyed by the home crowd at Stade du Moustoir, Lorient immediately grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck. They dictated the tempo, passing the ball with supreme confidence to secure a towering 67% possession share over the ninety minutes. Despite controlling the territory, the hosts struggled to find the final killer pass. Estac Troyes, meanwhile, absorbed the pressure with incredible defensive discipline, matching the home side's possession with sheer Intensity out of possession. Their resolute stance paid massive dividends just before the half-hour mark. Against the run of play, the visitors earned a crucial penalty. R. Ripart stepped up to the spot in the 29th minute, coolly burying the ball to silence the home supporters and flip the script completely.
Clinical Precision
If the opening goal was a shock, the second was a masterclass in counter-attacking football that pushed the Upset Factor off the charts. While Lorient desperately tried to regroup and push for a swift equalizer, they left yawning gaps at the back. Troyes ruthlessly exploited these spaces in the 38th minute. A rapid transition found A. Mille, who expertly set up L. Maronnier to double the advantage. The visitors were a model of devastating efficiency, somehow managing to score two goals from their only two shots on target all evening. The tactical Balance of the match was fascinating to watch; Lorient had all the aesthetic passing sequences, but Troyes possessed the killer instinct, happy to concede the midfield while punishing every minor mistake in the final third.
The Tense Finale
The second half began with a ferocious response from the hosts. Lorient threw caution to the wind, and their aggressive approach yielded immediate results when J. Makengo found the back of the net in the 51st minute. That strike fundamentally shifted the Stakes, setting up a nail-biting final forty minutes. The hosts completely besieged the Troyes penalty area, racking up 14 total shots and earning numerous dangerous free kicks on the edge of the box. However, the visitors threw bodies on the line, blocking shots and frustrating their opponents at every turn. Troyes managed to ride out the relentless storm, securing a massive victory away from home. The result propels them to second in the table, while leaving Lorient desperately searching for answers near the relegation zone.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Lorient's season?
Sitting 14th with just one point, Lorient desperately needs to convert their heavy possession into actual goals to avoid a gruelling early-season relegation battle.
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.
Early Season Stalemate Looms in Brittany
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. An uninspiring early-season clash that offers little more than a chance for two goal-shy sides to find their footing.
The Setup
Gameweek 2 arrives at the Stade du Moustoir on August 29, 2026, and expectations are firmly grounded. Lorient and Estac Troyes both opened their Ligue 1 campaigns with cautious goalless draws. Their modest Form rating reflects this sluggish start, leaving both squads desperately searching for some attacking rhythm. With minimal Stakes this early in the calendar, neither manager feels the pressure to gamble. The data highlights a high Balance rating, meaning these teams are likely to cancel each other out on the pitch. Lacking a dominant Stars rating to inject individual brilliance into the tie, we expect a methodical, risk-averse chess match. M. Talbi anchors a home defense that looks solid, but the real question is whether either side possesses the creativity to actually score.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate the tempo. Lorient's central duo of A. Avom and K. Kouassi must figure out a way to break down a stubborn visiting block. On the flip side, Troyes will rely heavily on D. Karim to disrupt play and launch measured counter-attacks. If the home side cannot bypass the defensive wall organized by M. Diaz, this match will quickly descend into a congested midfield stalemate.
Our Prediction
We see a painfully tight draw on the horizon. Lorient holds a slight territorial advantage on home soil, but neither side currently possesses the cutting edge required to dominate. A low-scoring finish feels inevitable. The visitors will sit deep, absorb the pressure without much fuss, and happily take a point back home.