Ligue 1 Regular Season - 14
Lorient 3 - 1 FT Nice
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Avom 12'
27' Darlin Yongwa
31' L. Abergel
45' S. Soumano (A. Kouassi)
HT
53' S. Soumano (B. Meite)
Sofiane Diop 56'
↓ S. Diop ↑Kevin 59'
↓ T. Gouveia ↑I. Jansson 60'
↓ K. Peprah ↑A. Abdi 61'
63' ↓ J. Makengo ↑N. Cadiou
64' ↓ P. Pagis ↑D. Karim
↓ S. Abdul Samed ↑M. Sanson 68'
↓ M. Cho ↑J. Boga 76'
79' ↓ T. Le Bris ↑J. Mvuka Mugisha
79' ↓ S. Soumano ↑B. Dieng
85' ↓ B. Meite ↑N. Adjei
Isak Jansson 90'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Y. Mvogo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
T. Le Bris
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
A. Avom 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.9
Rating
L. Abergel 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. Kouassi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
P. Pagis
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
S. Soumano 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
7.6
Rating
BENCH
B. Kamara 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Adjei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cadiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Karim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Mvuka Mugisha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Dieng 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Tosin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nice
Goalkeepers
Y. Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
J. Clauss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abdul Samed 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
S. Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
T. Gouveia
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
BENCH
M. Dupe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Bah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Abdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Boudaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Sanson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Vanhoutte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Boga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/04/2024 | Nice | 3 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 20/08/2023 | Lorient | 1 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 19/03/2023 | Nice | 1 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 30/10/2022 | Lorient | 1 - 2 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 17/04/2022 | Nice | 2 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 22/09/2021 | Lorient | 1 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 14/03/2021 | Lorient | 1 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 23/12/2020 | Nice | 2 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 18/02/2017 | Lorient | 0 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir |
Lorient Win
Nice Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +12
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 14 GD: +21
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -8
P: 14 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -17
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
Soumano's Brace Ignites Moustoir: Lorient Pulverises Nice in Display of Relentless Intensity
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. In a suffocating display of intensity, Lorient transformed Stade du Moustoir into an impenetrable fortress, dismantling Nice 3-1 in a match where defensive chaos gifted the hosts dominance from the opening whistle.
Nice's Catastrophic Start
By the 12th minute, Nice's evening had unravelled. A calamitous own goal from A. Avom set the tone for a visiting side that never recovered. Despite commanding 57% possession, the Azuréens managed just nine shots, with only two troubling Yvon Mvogo. The Lorient goalkeeper's composure underlined the gulf in balance—Nice controlled the ball but surrendered the match.
Soumano's Clinical Masterclass
If possession belonged to Nice, the pitch belonged to Soumano. His brace (45th, 53rd minutes) arrived on the back of relentless pressure. Laurent Abergel's opener (31st) had already signalled Lorient's intent—18 shots, seven on target, an avalanche of intensity that suffocated the visitors. Montassar Talbi's defensive mastery compressed space, rendering Nice toothless in transition.
Efficiency Over Possession
The scoreline conceals a crucial truth: Lorient's clinical edge (xG: 2.38 for three goals) obliterated Nice's sterile dominance (560 passes yielding zero creation). The lead changed hands once—in the 12th minute—and never wavered. For Lorient (14 points, 15th), this victory rescues a drowning season. For Nice (17 points, 10th), it compounds a dire run: four consecutive defeats. The stakes were highest for the hosts, and they delivered with surgical precision. Mvogo's two saves proved mere formality; the real story was written by Soumano's ruthless finishing and a Lorient defence that transformed chaos into fortress.
Key Questions
Why Did Soumano Run Riot?
His brace exploited Nice's fractured defence. Lorient's 18 shots overwhelmed the Azuréens' system; Soumano finished with predatory instinct.
Did Nice Deserve Better?
No. Possession alone doesn't win matches. Two shots on target (xG: 0.82) and defensive negligence sealed their fate.
What's the Standings Impact?
Lorient briefly escape the relegation zone. Nice remain 10th but face mounting pressure after four straight defeats.
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.
Lorient and Nice: The Match Nobody's Talking About
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Two mid-table sides desperately needing wins meet at Stade du Moustoir, but this fixture lacks the intrigue to demand your Sunday afternoon.
The Setup
Lorient sits 15th with 14 points, while Nice languishes in 11th with 17. The Balance is striking—both leak 2.2 goals per match and generate similar attacking threat. Yet the Stakes are negligible. Neither side is fighting for anything that truly matters this November afternoon.
Key Battle
Nice's attacking thrust, spearheaded by Mohamed-Ali Cho, faces Lorient's porous defence. Cho has scored twice in two matches (7.9 rating) and represents the primary threat. Lorient must tighten their shape on the flanks to contain Nice's incisive play—a test they've failed repeatedly this season.
Our Prediction
An open contest ending in stalemate or a narrow Nice victory. Lorient will press their home advantage early; Nice possess marginally superior Form and should edge possession. Expect 1-1 or 2-1 to the visitors, with goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf (23 saves across five matches) earning his wage with multiple stops.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you crave mid-table mediocrity with zero stakes. Two floundering sides offer little narrative intrigue.
What's the predicted outcome?
Draw or narrow Nice win. Leaky defences guarantee goals, but neither side has the class to dominate.
Where are Lorient and Nice in the league table?
Lorient 15th (14 pts), Nice 11th (17 pts). Both treading water in the mediocre middle tier.
What is Nice's current form?
Mixed: four consecutive defeats before a solitary win. Fragile recovery—Lorient will test their resolve.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Mohamed-Ali Cho (Nice): 2 goals in 2 matches, 7.9 average rating. The only genuine spark on the pitch.
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.