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Futmetrix Verdict
57
Newcastle
vs
Hull City
Sat, Sep 19 • 14:00 UTC
⚡ Form
69
⚖️ Balance
64
🏆 Stakes
56
⭐ Stars
73
Unbeaten starts clash at St. James' Park.
Futmetrix Verdict
16
Tottenham
vs
Aston Villa
Sat, Sep 19 • 11:30 UTC
⚡ Form
3
⚖️ Balance
84
🏆 Stakes
6
⭐ Stars
27
Early relegation six-pointer in North London.
Futmetrix Verdict
36
Celta Vigo
vs
Racing Santander
Sat, Sep 19 • 16:30 UTC
⚡ Form
37
⚖️ Balance
75
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
58
Celta seek desperately needed first win.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' I. Kebbal (J. Krasso)
30' J. Krasso (M. Simon)
Arsène Kouassi 45'+1
HT
Abdoulaye Faye 52'
↓ P. Pagis ↑A. Tosin 60'
↓ M. Bamba ↑S. Soumano 60'
68' ↓ A. Camara ↑W. Geubbels
68' ↓ H. Traore ↑S. Chergui
68' ↓ J. Krasso ↑J. Ikone
↓ A. Kouassi ↑D. Yongwa 77'
↓ J. Makengo ↑J. Mvuka Mugisha 77'
↓ A. Faye ↑B. Dieng 79'
85' ↓ M. Simon ↑N. Sangui
90'+2 ↓ I. Kebbal ↑J. Lopez
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Paris FC
Goalkeepers
Obed Nkambadio 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hamari Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Mamadou Mbow 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
87
Passes
8
Duels
Otávio
MAGNET
109
Activity
109
Activity
94
Passes
15
Duels
Thibault De Smet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Maxime Lopez
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
94
Passes
10
Duels
Pierre Lees-Melou
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
64
Passes
11
Duels
Adama Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Ilan Kebbal 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jean-Philippe Krasso 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
Moses Simon 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Kevin Trapp 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Timothée Kolodziejczak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samir Chergui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nhoa Sangui 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mathieu Cafaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julien López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nouha Dicko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Ikoné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willem Geubbels
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Bamo Meité
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Montassar Talbi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Abdoulaye Faye 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
82%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Théo Le Bris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Avom 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Laurent Abergel
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
65
Passes
5
Duels
Arsène Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
Jean-Victor Makengo
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Pablo Pagis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Muhamad Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
Bingourou Kamara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Isaac Monnier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darlin Yongwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Mugisha Mvuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Cadiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiyegun Tosin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bamba Dieng
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
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | Lorient | 2 - 0 | Paris FC | Coupe de France | Stade Yves Allainmat-Le Moustoir |
| 10/03/2025 | Paris FC | 2 - 0 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Jean Bouin |
| 03/08/2025 | Paris FC | 3 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 2 | Stade Charléty |
| 12/14/2024 | Lorient | 2 - 0 | Paris FC | Ligue 2 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 02/09/2021 | Lorient | 2 - 1 | Paris FC | Coupe de France | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 07/29/2019 | Lorient | 3 - 0 | Paris FC | Ligue 2 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir (Lorient) |
Paris FC Win
Lorient Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -11
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Lorient
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
VAR Denies, Paris FC Dominates Without Mercy
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. A commanding performance that could have been even more emphatic, but an early VAR intervention nearly cost them the narrative.
The Disallowed Dream
In the 4th minute, Jean-Philippe Krasso thought he'd opened the floodgates for Paris FC. The VAR screen had other ideas: offside. A gut punch that could have fractured the team's mental Intensity, but they refused to crumble. Twenty-one minutes later, redemption arrived. Ilan Kebbal broke through (25th minute), courtesy of Krasso's assist, earning an 8.2 rating for his clinical finishing and technical control. The hosts were rolling.
Five Minutes of Suffocation
Five minutes later, Krasso struck again (30th), transforming the match's Balance into complete domination. With 59% possession and 10 shots, Paris FC suffocated Lorient into submission. Moustapha Mbow orchestrated the defensive masterclass (7.6 rating), while Pierre Lees Melou controlled tempo in midfield (7.5). Lorient fought back with 8 shots and 5 corners, but never truly threatened—a side drowning in 13th place with only 7 points from 7 games.
Climbing Out of the Mire
For Paris FC, this third win in seven matches signals a climb toward stability after a chaotic start. The early VAR denial could have derailed them; instead, it steeled their resolve. Lorient remains adrift in the relegation battle, their -7 goal difference a damning indictment of a season spiralling. Paris FC, meanwhile, move to 10 points and the breathing room that comes with clinical finishing.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
Krasso's disallowed goal in the 4th minute could have shaken Paris FC mentally. Instead, they responded with maturity and ruthlessness, scoring twice in five minutes to seal control.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Chaos Theory at Stade Jean Bouin
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. This mid-table clash promises goals primarily because neither side seems capable of keeping the door shut at the back.
The Setup
On October 03, 2025, Paris FC face Lorient in a match where defensive Balance has been largely theoretical. The home side has struggled significantly, conceding 2.5 goals per game, while Lorient sits 15th with a goal difference of -10. Despite the low competitive Stakes early in the season, the individual Form of certain players suggests a high-scoring affair. With Moses Simon providing width for Paris FC and Pablo Pagis finding his scoring boots for the visitors, the tactical blueprint for both managers will likely revolve around outscoring their own defensive errors.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on the clash between Ilan Kebbal and Lorient's Sambou Soumano. Kebbal has been the primary engine for Paris FC, creating high-value chances, while Soumano represents the clinical edge Lorient needs to exploit a shaky Parisian backline. The match will be decided by which unit can capitalize faster on the inevitable defensive lapses in transition.
Our Prediction
Expect a frantic pace from the first whistle. Neither team possesses the structural discipline to park the bus, leading to a basketball-style encounter. We predict a 2-2 draw, as both sides possess the Stars to hurt each other but lack the defensive cohesion to secure all three points.