Ligue 1 Regular Season - 18
Monaco 1 - 3 FT Lorient
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
63' ↓ M. Biereth ↑G. Ilenikhena
B. Dieng 68'
70' ↓ K. Ouattara ↑Vanderson
70' ↓ J. Teze ↑A. Fati
71' D. Zakaria
↓ B. Dieng ↑M. Bamba 75'
↓ P. Pagis ↑D. Karim 75'
76' A. Fati
J. Makengo (D. Karim) 85'
D. Karim (N. Cadiou) 87'
↓ T. Le Bris ↑J. Mvuka Mugisha 90'+1
↓ Igor Silva ↑N. Adjei 90'+1
90'+3 ↓ F. Balogun ↑P. Brunner
↓ N. Cadiou ↑M. Bley 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Monaco
Goalkeepers
Philipp Köhn 
SIEVE
25%
save %
25%
save %
3
conceded
1
saves
Defenders
Kassoum Ouattara 
ARCHITECT
4
key passes
4
key passes
0
assists
32%
pass acc
Eric Dier 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
95
total mins
Started
entry
Wout Faes 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
60%
duel win %
Caio Henrique
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
78%
duel win %
Midfielders
Denis Zakaria 
MAGNET
84
activity
84
activity
76
passes
8
duels
Jordan Teze 
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
Maghnes Akliouche
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
95
total mins
Started
entry
Aleksandr Golovin
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
44%
pass acc
Forwards
Mika Biereth
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
62
total mins
63
entry
Folarin Balogun 
NPC
93
minutes
93
minutes
11%
pass acc
6.3
rating
BENCH
Yann Lienard 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Jules Stawiecki
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Vanderson
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
25
total mins
Started
entry
Ilane Toure
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Samuel Nibombe
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Aladji Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
George Ilenikhena
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
33
total mins
Started
entry
Ansu Fati 
CLOSER
1
late goals
1
late goals
0
late assists
75
minute
Paris Brunner
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
2
total mins
Started
entry
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo 
PROVOCATEUR
1
fouls won
1
fouls won
2
Duels Won
0
pens won
Defenders
Bamo Meïté
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
58%
duel win %
Montassar Talbi 
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Igor Silva
NPC
91
minutes
91
minutes
20%
pass acc
6.9
rating
Midfielders
Théo Le Bris
NPC
91
minutes
91
minutes
22%
pass acc
6.3
rating
Noah Cadiou
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
1
assists
39%
pass acc
Laurent Abergel
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Arsène Kouassi
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Forwards
Jean-Victor Makengo 
CLUTCH HERO
0
goal time
0
goal time
0
impact
8.2
rating
Pablo Pagis
STORMTROOPER
3
shots
3
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng 
FINISHER
1
goals
1
goals
3
shots
7.5
rating
BENCH
Bingourou Kamara
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Lucas Leaudais
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Nathaniel Adjei
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
4
total mins
Started
entry
Bandiougou Fadiga
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Joel Mugisha Mvuka
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
4
total mins
Started
entry
Karim Dermane
CLUTCH HERO
0
goal time
0
goal time
0
impact
8.2
rating
Martin Bley
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Sohan Baldoni
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Mohamed Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
20
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/09/2025 | Lorient | 3 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 17/03/2024 | Monaco | 2 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 17/09/2023 | Lorient | 2 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 16/04/2023 | Monaco | 3 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 11/01/2023 | Lorient | 2 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 13/02/2022 | Monaco | 0 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
Monaco Win
Lorient Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +19
P: 18 GD: +25
P: 18 GD: +22
P: 18 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +8
P: 18 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -14
P: 18 GD: -13
P: 18 GD: -14
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
Lorient Stun Monaco with Late Triple-Slam at Louis II
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. Lorient delivered a tactical masterclass in opportunistic finishing, leaving Monaco shell-shocked after a dominant but ultimately fruitless performance from the hosts.
The Siege of Louis II
The match began with Monaco asserting total control, dictating the tempo through 62% possession and pinning the visitors deep into their own half. Despite the territorial dominance, the hosts found a formidable obstacle in Yvon Mvogo. The Lorient goalkeeper was in inspired form, racking up 6 vital saves that maintained the defensive Balance of the side. Monaco peppered the Lorient goal with 14 shots, but a lack of clinical edge in the final third left the Stade Louis II faithful increasingly restless. The visitors were content to soak up the pressure, waiting for the slightest fracture in Monaco's high line to launch their calculated counter-attacks, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in momentum.
The Substitute Masterclass
The narrative shifted violently in the 68th minute when B. Dieng capitalised on a lapse in concentration to fire Lorient ahead. Monaco responded with desperate Intensity, turning to their bench for inspiration. The introduction of A. Fati provided the spark they craved, as the forward drew the match level in the 76th minute. At 1-1, the Stakes were higher than ever, and it appeared Monaco might push on for the winner. However, Lorient manager's tactical gamble to introduce D. Karim proved to be the masterstroke. The substitute immediately injected pace and precision into the attack, turning what seemed like a tactical stalemate into a frantic pursuit of maximum points.
A Final Act of Intensity
The closing stages belonged entirely to the visitors in a stunning display of the Upset Factor. In the 85th minute, Jean-Victor Makengo broke the deadlock with a composed finish, sending the away bench into raptures. Before Monaco could even regroup, D. Karim clinicaly added a third just two minutes later to secure the victory. Lorient’s efficiency was staggering; they scored three times from just four shots on target, whereas Monaco’s seven accurate efforts yielded only one goal. This result marks a catastrophic collapse for the hosts, who have now lost four of their last five matches, while Lorient celebrates a vital three points that significantly boosts their mid-table security.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Jean-Victor Makengo?
It was the defining moment. Scoring in the 85th minute, his goal shattered Monaco's momentum and ensured Lorient would leave with all three points.
How did substitute Jean-Victor Makengo change the game?
Though he started, his late-game endurance was key. His positioning and clinical finish in the 85th minute ultimately broke Monaco's defensive resolve.
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.
Monaco and Lorient: A Match Without Conviction
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. This clash between a mid-table side treading water and a relegation-haunted outfit lacks the competitive tension or narrative pull to command your attention on a Friday night.
The Setup
Monaco sits 7th with 23 points from 15 matches, yet their Form is crumbling—four defeats in their last five outings. They've scored 26 goals but concede 1.5 per match, a defensive frailty that invites trouble. Lorient, languishing 15th with 14 points, are battling relegation and bleeding chances at 2.0 goals conceded per game. The Balance tilts decisively toward Monaco, but without tactical conviction or compelling narrative.
Key Battle
Midfield control will decide this. Zakaria must orchestrate Monaco's tempo against Lorient's opportunistic transitions. If Monaco establishes dominance, Akliouche exploits the space. But Lorient's rearguard, anchored by Biereth, lurks for counter-punch opportunities to expose Monaco's defensive gaps.
Our Prediction
Monaco win 2-1. The hosts control possession and break the deadlock through a Zakaria-orchestrated move in the first half. Lorient equalise via a defensive lapse in the second period, but Monaco restore their lead after another Lorient error. Comfortable, unspectacular, and entirely foreseeable.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Skip it. Low stakes, predictable outcome, and defensive fragility on both sides. Better options elsewhere.
What's the predicted outcome?
Monaco 2-1 Lorient. Hosts dominate, Lorient nick one on the counter, but Monaco hold firm.
Where are Monaco and Lorient in the league table?
Monaco 7th with 23 points; Lorient 15th with 14. Nine-point gap separates genuine ambition from survival mode.
What is Monaco's current form?
Fragile. Four losses in five matches (LWLLL). Attacking threat masked by defensive vulnerability.
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.