Ligue 1 Regular Season - 20
Lorient 2 - 1 FT Nantes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' B. Meite
30' B. Dieng
32' B. Dieng (T. Le Bris)
HT
I. Sissoko 51'
F. Centonze 54'
↓ I. Sissoko ↑M. Kaba 60'
↓ L. Leroux ↑D. Tabibou 61'
66' ↓ B. Dieng ↑S. Soumano
66' ↓ J. Makengo ↑A. Avom
M. Abline (M. Kaba) 74'
75' ↓ P. Pagis ↑D. Karim
76' ↓ B. Meite ↑N. Adjei
↓ Mostafa Mohamed ↑Y. El Arabi 77'
↓ J. Lepenant ↑F. Coquelin 78'
↓ F. Centonze ↑M. Acapandie 78'
A. Lopes 84'
85' L. Abergel
86' ↓ L. Abergel ↑M. Bamba
Ali Youssef 88'
89' A. Kouassi
90' A. Kouassi
R. Cabella 90'+1
K. Amian 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Bamo Meïté
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
76
Entry
Montassar Talbi 
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
93
Passes
11
Duels
Igor Silva 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Théo Le Bris 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.6
Rating
Noah Cadiou
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
67
Passes
7
Duels
Laurent Abergel
MAGNET
116
Activity
116
Activity
108
Passes
8
Duels
Arsène Kouassi 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Forwards
Jean-Victor Makengo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Pablo Pagis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
75
Entry
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Bingourou Kamara 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathaniel Adjei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Leaudais
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Mugisha Mvuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Dermane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Avom Ebong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trevan Sanusi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sambou Soumano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nantes
Goalkeepers
Anthony Lopes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kelvin Amian 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ali Yusuf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Cozza
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Fabien Centonze
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Ibrahima Sissoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Johann Lepenant
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Louis Leroux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Rémy Cabella
MAGNET
55
Activity
55
Activity
48
Passes
7
Duels
Matthis Abline
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mostafa Mohamed
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Patrik Carlgren
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Chidozie Awaziem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Uroš Radaković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathieu Acapandié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Kaba 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
36
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Dehmaine Tabibou 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Francis Coquelin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bahereba Guirassy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef El Arabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/11/2025 | Nantes | 1 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire |
| 07/08/2024 | Nantes | 1 - 1 | Lorient | Friendlies Clubs | Stade Léo Lagrange |
| 24/02/2024 | Lorient | 0 - 1 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 23/09/2023 | Nantes | 5 - 3 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 02/08/2023 | Lorient | 3 - 1 | Nantes | Friendlies Clubs | Stade de la Rabine |
| 12/02/2023 | Nantes | 1 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
Lorient Win
Nantes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +27
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -11
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +19
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Drama at Stade du Moustoir
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. Lorient's late surge deepens Nantes' relegation fears while keeping their own European ambitions alive in a match defined by razor-thin margins.
The Early Breakthrough
The rhythm at Stade du Moustoir was established early as Lorient sought to dictate terms through patient build-up play. The home side controlled possession with 57%, moving the ball with a high degree of technical security that kept their opponents on the defensive. This pressure eventually told in the 32nd minute. A slick sequence involving Théo Le Bris carved open the visitors' structure, allowing B. Dieng to find the net with a clinical finish. The Intensity of the opening half-hour belonged entirely to the hosts, who exploited the spaces between the lines with surgical precision, leaving the visitors struggling to register any meaningful response before the interval.
Nantes Fight Back
The second half saw a significant shift in the match Balance as the visitors emerged with a more aggressive pressing scheme. The tactical adjustment paid dividends in the 74th minute when Nantes found their equaliser. Substitute M. Kaba made an immediate impact, providing the creative spark that allowed M. Abline to fire past the keeper and level the scoreline. Suddenly, the momentum had swung, and the visitors looked the more likely to find a winner. The match became an end-to-end affair, with both managers demanding more from their tiring squads as the game entered its final, chaotic phase with everything still to play for.
Kouassi and the VAR Twist
Just as the points appeared destined to be shared, the match reached a fever pitch. In the 89th minute, Arsène Kouassi became the hero for the home faithful, pouncing on a loose ball to restore the lead. However, the Stakes were raised even further in stoppage time. K. Amian appeared to have rescued a point for the visitors in the 93rd minute, only for the goal to be disallowed following a tense VAR review for offside. The final whistle confirmed a vital three points for the hosts, leaving the visitors to reflect on what could have been a season-altering point in their fight for survival.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Arsène Kouassi?
It was pure high drama, as Kouassi’s 89th-minute strike broke the deadlock just moments before a dramatic VAR intervention saved Lorient’s lead.
How did substitute Arsène Kouassi change the game?
Kouassi provided the decisive attacking edge in the final minutes, showing great composure to score the winner and secure the victory.
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 Seek Mid-Table Dominance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Lorient's momentum-fueled unbeaten run faces its next challenge against a Nantes side struggling for survival and identity.
The Setup
On January 31, 2026, the Stade du Moustoir hosts a fixture where the trajectory of both clubs couldn't be more different. Lorient enters this Round 20 clash in excellent Form, unbeaten in their last five league outings (WWDDW). Their rise to 9th in the table is built on a refined tactical Balance that has made them difficult to break down. Conversely, Nantes finds itself in a precarious 16th position, reeling from a run of LWLLL. While individual Stars occasionally flash brilliance, the visitors have struggled to maintain consistency over 90 minutes. With the Stakes high for Nantes to escape the lower reaches, they face a daunting task against a confident home side.
Key Battle
The decisive confrontation features Lorient's brick wall, Yvon Mvogo, against Nantes' creative spark, Rémy Cabella. Mvogo has been in sensational form, racking up 18 saves in his last five matches and providing the defensive security Lorient relies upon. Cabella, however, remains the primary threat for the away side, possessing the vision to dismantle even the most organized defenses. If Mvogo continues his "on fire" performance between the posts, Nantes may find their attacking avenues completely blocked, leaving them vulnerable to counter-attacks.
Our Prediction
Expect Lorient to control the narrative from the opening whistle. Their superior confidence and defensive stability make them heavy favorites. Nantes will likely struggle to retain possession, and as they push forward out of desperation, Lorient will exploit the gaps. We anticipate a comfortable 2-0 victory for the home side, further cementing their status as a top-half contender while leaving Nantes with more questions than answers.