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Lorient
Founded : 1926
Venue : Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir
City : Lorient
Capacity : 18110
Coach
Christophe Pélissier
Home Win
35.48%
1 yr
37.84%
3 yr
42.34%
5 yr
44.38%
10 yr
45.68%
Draw
25.81%
1 yr
24.32%
3 yr
22.52%
5 yr
21.91%
10 yr
22.70%
Away Win
38.71%
1 yr
37.84%
3 yr
29.73%
5 yr
30.34%
10 yr
30.00%
Both Teams To Score
Yes
2324
54.84%1 yr
59.46%3 yr
57.66%5 yr
56.74%10 yr
54.32%No
2324
45.16%1 yr
40.54%3 yr
42.34%5 yr
43.26%10 yr
45.68%Average Goals Per Month
Jan
2324
4.501 yr
4.503 yr
3.675 yr
3.9310 yr
3.39Feb
2324
2.501 yr
2.503 yr
1.925 yr
2.3610 yr
2.43Mar
2324
2.501 yr
2.503 yr
2.105 yr
2.0010 yr
2.66Apr
2324
3.251 yr
3.403 yr
3.505 yr
3.6310 yr
3.07May
2324
01 yr
2.753 yr
2.585 yr
2.6710 yr
2.45Jun
2324
01 yr
3.003 yr
3.005 yr
3.0010 yr
3.00Jul
2324
01 yr
03 yr
05 yr
3.0010 yr
2.00Aug
2324
2.331 yr
2.333 yr
3.005 yr
2.7210 yr
2.57Sep
2324
5.001 yr
5.003 yr
3.185 yr
3.1210 yr
2.54Oct
2324
3.251 yr
3.253 yr
3.005 yr
2.7910 yr
2.78Nov
2324
2.001 yr
2.003 yr
2.135 yr
2.3110 yr
2.83Dec
2324
3.751 yr
3.753 yr
3.005 yr
2.8810 yr
2.86Correct Score
1-2
2324
12.90%1 yr
10.81%3 yr
9.01%5 yr
7.30%10 yr
6.76%3-0
2324
9.68%1 yr
8.11%3 yr
3.60%5 yr
4.49%10 yr
3.51%2-2
2324
6.45%1 yr
5.41%3 yr
5.41%5 yr
6.18%10 yr
4.86%2-0
2324
6.45%1 yr
8.11%3 yr
6.31%5 yr
5.62%10 yr
6.49%0-1
2324
6.45%1 yr
5.41%3 yr
8.11%5 yr
8.99%10 yr
8.92%First Half Goals
0.5
2324
58.06%1 yr
62.16%3 yr
63.96%5 yr
65.73%10 yr
68.65%1.5
2324
41.94%1 yr
43.24%3 yr
36.94%5 yr
38.20%10 yr
36.49%2.5
2324
16.13%1 yr
18.92%3 yr
14.41%5 yr
15.17%10 yr
12.16%3.5
2324
9.68%1 yr
8.11%3 yr
3.60%5 yr
2.81%10 yr
2.43%Full Match Goals
0.5
2324
93.55%1 yr
94.59%3 yr
90.09%5 yr
92.13%10 yr
91.62%1.5
2324
80.65%1 yr
83.78%3 yr
75.68%5 yr
75.28%10 yr
73.51%2.5
2324
64.52%1 yr
64.86%3 yr
54.95%5 yr
56.18%10 yr
53.24%3.5
2324
35.48%1 yr
35.14%3 yr
32.43%5 yr
33.71%10 yr
32.16%Half Time / Full Time
Draw / Draw
2324
22.58%1 yr
21.62%3 yr
13.51%5 yr
12.92%10 yr
14.05%Draw / Home
2324
19.35%1 yr
16.22%3 yr
14.41%5 yr
16.29%10 yr
16.76%Home / Home
2324
16.13%1 yr
21.62%3 yr
26.13%5 yr
24.72%10 yr
25.41%Draw / Away
2324
16.13%1 yr
13.51%3 yr
14.41%5 yr
13.48%10 yr
11.89%Away / Away
2324
16.13%1 yr
18.92%3 yr
10.81%5 yr
12.92%10 yr
14.59%Second Half Goals
0.5
2324
87.10%1 yr
89.19%3 yr
84.68%5 yr
84.83%10 yr
80.27%1.5
2324
67.74%1 yr
62.16%3 yr
47.75%5 yr
48.88%10 yr
46.76%2.5
2324
19.35%1 yr
16.22%3 yr
18.92%5 yr
17.98%10 yr
18.65%3.5
2324
6.45%1 yr
5.41%3 yr
7.21%5 yr
6.18%10 yr
6.76%Total Goals
3
2324
29.03%1 yr
29.73%3 yr
22.52%5 yr
22.47%10 yr
21.08%2
2324
16.13%1 yr
18.92%3 yr
20.72%5 yr
19.10%10 yr
20.27%4
2324
12.90%1 yr
16.22%3 yr
16.22%5 yr
16.85%10 yr
15.68%1
2324
12.90%1 yr
10.81%3 yr
14.41%5 yr
16.85%10 yr
18.11%Home Win
18.75%
1 yr
26.32%
3 yr
35.71%
5 yr
42.22%
10 yr
41.71%
Draw
25.00%
1 yr
21.05%
3 yr
17.86%
5 yr
16.67%
10 yr
23.53%
Away Win
56.25%
1 yr
52.63%
3 yr
39.29%
5 yr
36.67%
10 yr
32.62%
Both Teams To Score
Yes
2324
62.50%1 yr
68.42%3 yr
55.36%5 yr
54.44%10 yr
53.48%No
2324
37.50%1 yr
31.58%3 yr
44.64%5 yr
45.56%10 yr
46.52%Average Goals Per Month
Jan
2324
6.001 yr
6.003 yr
3.255 yr
4.0010 yr
3.21Feb
2324
1.501 yr
1.503 yr
1.435 yr
2.2310 yr
2.39Mar
2324
1.501 yr
1.503 yr
2.005 yr
2.0010 yr
2.57Apr
2324
4.001 yr
4.003 yr
3.005 yr
3.1110 yr
2.80May
2324
01 yr
3.503 yr
2.865 yr
2.5010 yr
2.24Jun
2324
01 yr
3.003 yr
3.005 yr
3.0010 yr
3.00Jul
2324
01 yr
03 yr
05 yr
3.0010 yr
2.00Aug
2324
3.501 yr
3.503 yr
2.755 yr
2.4310 yr
2.47Sep
2324
4.001 yr
4.003 yr
3.405 yr
3.3810 yr
2.26Oct
2324
3.001 yr
3.003 yr
2.295 yr
1.8010 yr
2.11Nov
2324
2.501 yr
2.503 yr
2.605 yr
2.6710 yr
3.05Dec
2324
4.501 yr
4.503 yr
2.805 yr
2.6310 yr
2.35Correct Score
0-1
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.53%3 yr
10.71%5 yr
12.22%10 yr
10.70%1-2
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.53%3 yr
10.71%5 yr
7.78%10 yr
6.95%0-0
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.26%3 yr
10.71%5 yr
8.89%10 yr
10.16%1-1
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.26%3 yr
8.93%5 yr
7.78%10 yr
12.30%2-2
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.26%3 yr
3.57%5 yr
3.33%10 yr
2.67%First Half Goals
0.5
2324
62.50%1 yr
68.42%3 yr
66.07%5 yr
63.33%10 yr
66.31%1.5
2324
43.75%1 yr
47.37%3 yr
33.93%5 yr
34.44%10 yr
31.55%2.5
2324
18.75%1 yr
21.05%3 yr
10.71%5 yr
13.33%10 yr
9.09%3.5
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.26%3 yr
3.57%5 yr
3.33%10 yr
1.60%Full Match Goals
0.5
2324
93.75%1 yr
94.74%3 yr
89.29%5 yr
91.11%10 yr
89.84%1.5
2324
81.25%1 yr
84.21%3 yr
73.21%5 yr
71.11%10 yr
70.05%2.5
2324
62.50%1 yr
68.42%3 yr
51.79%5 yr
54.44%10 yr
48.66%3.5
2324
37.50%1 yr
36.84%3 yr
21.43%5 yr
24.44%10 yr
24.06%Half Time / Full Time
Away / Away
2324
25.00%1 yr
26.32%3 yr
16.07%5 yr
14.44%10 yr
16.58%Draw / Draw
2324
25.00%1 yr
21.05%3 yr
12.50%5 yr
12.22%10 yr
14.97%Draw / Away
2324
18.75%1 yr
15.79%3 yr
16.07%5 yr
17.78%10 yr
13.37%Home / Home
2324
12.50%1 yr
21.05%3 yr
26.79%5 yr
25.56%10 yr
23.53%Home / Away
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.53%3 yr
7.14%5 yr
4.44%10 yr
2.67%Second Half Goals
0.5
2324
87.50%1 yr
89.47%3 yr
82.14%5 yr
83.33%10 yr
78.61%1.5
2324
68.75%1 yr
63.16%3 yr
42.86%5 yr
46.67%10 yr
41.71%2.5
2324
18.75%1 yr
15.79%3 yr
12.50%5 yr
14.44%10 yr
17.11%3.5
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.26%3 yr
5.36%5 yr
5.56%10 yr
6.42%Total Goals
3
2324
25.00%1 yr
31.58%3 yr
30.36%5 yr
30.00%10 yr
24.60%2
2324
18.75%1 yr
15.79%3 yr
21.43%5 yr
16.67%10 yr
21.39%5
2324
18.75%1 yr
15.79%3 yr
8.93%5 yr
12.22%10 yr
9.63%6
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.53%3 yr
3.57%5 yr
3.33%10 yr
3.21%Home Win
53.33%
1 yr
50.00%
3 yr
49.09%
5 yr
46.59%
10 yr
49.73%
Draw
26.67%
1 yr
27.78%
3 yr
27.27%
5 yr
27.27%
10 yr
21.86%
Away Win
20.00%
1 yr
22.22%
3 yr
20.00%
5 yr
23.86%
10 yr
27.32%
Both Teams To Score
Yes
2324
46.67%1 yr
50.00%3 yr
60.00%5 yr
59.09%10 yr
55.19%No
2324
53.33%1 yr
50.00%3 yr
40.00%5 yr
40.91%10 yr
44.81%Average Goals Per Month
Jan
2324
3.001 yr
3.003 yr
4.005 yr
3.8310 yr
3.64Feb
2324
3.501 yr
3.503 yr
2.505 yr
2.5010 yr
2.48Mar
2324
3.501 yr
3.503 yr
2.205 yr
2.0010 yr
2.72Apr
2324
2.501 yr
3.003 yr
3.885 yr
4.1010 yr
3.32May
2324
01 yr
2.003 yr
2.205 yr
2.8610 yr
2.71Jun
2324
01 yr
03 yr
05 yr
010 yr
0Jul
2324
01 yr
03 yr
05 yr
010 yr
0Aug
2324
0.001 yr
0.003 yr
3.145 yr
2.9110 yr
2.64Sep
2324
5.501 yr
5.503 yr
3.005 yr
2.8910 yr
2.83Oct
2324
3.501 yr
3.503 yr
3.835 yr
3.8910 yr
3.50Nov
2324
1.001 yr
1.003 yr
1.335 yr
1.8610 yr
2.56Dec
2324
3.001 yr
3.003 yr
3.255 yr
3.1110 yr
3.33Correct Score
3-0
2324
20.00%1 yr
16.67%3 yr
5.45%5 yr
4.55%10 yr
4.37%1-0
2324
13.33%1 yr
11.11%3 yr
7.27%5 yr
7.95%10 yr
9.29%1-2
2324
13.33%1 yr
11.11%3 yr
7.27%5 yr
6.82%10 yr
6.56%0-0
2324
6.67%1 yr
5.56%3 yr
9.09%5 yr
6.82%10 yr
6.56%4-0
2324
6.67%1 yr
5.56%3 yr
3.64%5 yr
3.41%10 yr
3.28%First Half Goals
0.5
2324
53.33%1 yr
55.56%3 yr
61.82%5 yr
68.18%10 yr
71.04%1.5
2324
40.00%1 yr
38.89%3 yr
40.00%5 yr
42.05%10 yr
41.53%2.5
2324
13.33%1 yr
16.67%3 yr
18.18%5 yr
17.05%10 yr
15.30%3.5
2324
13.33%1 yr
11.11%3 yr
3.64%5 yr
2.27%10 yr
3.28%Full Match Goals
0.5
2324
93.33%1 yr
94.44%3 yr
90.91%5 yr
93.18%10 yr
93.44%1.5
2324
80.00%1 yr
83.33%3 yr
78.18%5 yr
79.55%10 yr
77.05%2.5
2324
66.67%1 yr
61.11%3 yr
58.18%5 yr
57.95%10 yr
57.92%3.5
2324
33.33%1 yr
33.33%3 yr
43.64%5 yr
43.18%10 yr
40.44%Half Time / Full Time
Draw / Home
2324
33.33%1 yr
27.78%3 yr
20.00%5 yr
19.32%10 yr
19.13%Home / Home
2324
20.00%1 yr
22.22%3 yr
25.45%5 yr
23.86%10 yr
27.32%Draw / Draw
2324
20.00%1 yr
22.22%3 yr
14.55%5 yr
13.64%10 yr
13.11%Draw / Away
2324
13.33%1 yr
11.11%3 yr
12.73%5 yr
9.09%10 yr
10.38%Home / Draw
2324
6.67%1 yr
5.56%3 yr
5.45%5 yr
6.82%10 yr
4.92%Second Half Goals
0.5
2324
86.67%1 yr
88.89%3 yr
87.27%5 yr
86.36%10 yr
81.97%1.5
2324
66.67%1 yr
61.11%3 yr
52.73%5 yr
51.14%10 yr
51.91%2.5
2324
20.00%1 yr
16.67%3 yr
25.45%5 yr
21.59%10 yr
20.22%3.5
2324
6.67%1 yr
5.56%3 yr
9.09%5 yr
6.82%10 yr
7.10%Total Goals
3
2324
33.33%1 yr
27.78%3 yr
14.55%5 yr
14.77%10 yr
17.49%4
2324
20.00%1 yr
22.22%3 yr
25.45%5 yr
27.27%10 yr
21.86%1
2324
13.33%1 yr
11.11%3 yr
12.73%5 yr
13.64%10 yr
16.39%2
2324
13.33%1 yr
22.22%3 yr
20.00%5 yr
21.59%10 yr
19.13%Date
Match
Home
Draw
Away
12 May 2024 19:00
70.84%
1.19
1.19
16.97%
3.19
3.19
12.19%
4.96
4.96
Date
Match
Home
Draw
Away
10 Dec 2023 19:45
22.07%
4.91
4.91
23.23%
3.74
3.74
54.70%
1.75
1.75
Le Parisiens are back in the League of Talents, against the Dark Orange and Black, looking to shrug off the embarrassing defeat to Monaco on Ligue 1 Matchday 29. Paris Saint-Germain vs. FC Lorient kicks off at 19:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, April 3, at Parc des Princes.
FC Lorient are coming off the back of a goalless draw against Strasbourg and are looking for an unlikely win over PSG on Sunday, in a bid to distance themselves from the bottom end of the table. The draw saw Lorient move one spot ahead, from 17th to 16th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 28 points from 6W, 10D, and 13L. Lorient have seven points from a possible 15, LWLWD, ahead of this fixture against PSG. For this clash, Christophe Pélissier and Les Merlus could appear with the 4—1—4—1 formation, with Nigeria’s Terem Moffi at the top of the shape. Meanwhile, Bonke Innocent has accumulated a yellow-card suspension and will not feature in the weekend’s game against Le Parisiens.
The French Ligue 1 fixture, FC Lorient vs. Olympique Lyonnais, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Friday, March 4, at Stade du Moustoir.
A single goal from Ibrahima Koné (73’) helped Lorient pick up a win over ten-man Brest at Stade Francis-Le Blé for the first time in French top-flight football. Lorient were the better side for a major portion of the game before picking up the numerical advantage in the 29th minute after Brendan Chardonnet [R. 29’] was shown the red for a push on the goal-bound Terem Moffi. Minutes into the second half, the Nigerian gave way to Koné, who hit the back of the net three minutes after his introduction. The rare victory saw Lorient move out of the relegation zone, having returned to winning ways after two games without a win, LWDLW. Now in 16th place, Lorient has a two-point cushion over the bottom-two, having picked up 24 points from 5W, 9D, & 12L. With 15th-placed Clermont [28 points] taking on Lille at the weekend, a victory for Les tangos et noirs could reduce the four-point gap between them and Clermont to two if the former fails to defeat the current Ligue 1 champions. An average goal ratio of 0.8 goals scored per game, coupled with the fact that Lorient has shipped 39 goals [1.5 goals conceded per game], doesn’t tell an ideal story for Christophe Pélissier ahead of this fixture against Lyon. A 4—1—4—1 formation with Ibrahima Koné knocking Terem Moffi off the top of the shape in attack is expected for Friday’s game against Lyon.
The Ligue 1 fixture, AS Monaco vs. FC Lorient, kicks off at 13:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, February 13, at the Stade Louis II.
Meanwhile, FC Lorient picked up a 2-0 win over Lens last Sunday on Matchday 23 at the Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir. A goal from Sambou Soumano (43’) and another from Ibrahima Kone (76’) separated both sides at the end of the ninety. The win saw the club move two spots up, from 19th to 17th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 20 points from 4W, 8D, & 11L. With a return to winning ways after two games without a victory, DDLLW, Les Merlus will do everything possible to avoid a loss and could settle for a draw against Monaco if a defeat appears imminent. Christophe Pélissier went about with the 4—1—4—1 formation for the 2-0 win over RC Lens last weekend and is expected to stick with the same shape, having Sambou Soumano in attack once again. On availability, Stéphane Diarra remains doubtful, along with Laurent Abergel.
Bottom-placed Lorient remains in 18th place following the goalless draw against ten-man Angers. Angers’ Souleyman Doumbia (14’ R.) saw red inside the opening fifteen minutes, leaving Lorient with the numerical advantage for a major portion of the ninety. However, Lorient failed to find a way past SCOA. Les Merlus have 17 points from 3W, 8D, & 9L, and will be returning without a win in five Ligue 1 games: LLLDD, ahead of this fixture against Lille. The club has 15 goals after 20 Ligue 1 games. A goal ratio of 0.75 goals scored per game. So far this season, Les Merlus have conceded 31 goals (an average of 1.55 goals per match) and have a G.D. of -16. Christophe Pélissier and Lorient could appear in the familiar defensive 5—3—2 formation for Wednesday's fixture against Lille OSC. Armand Laurienté and Terem Moffi are expected in attack.
The French champions are back for their first Ligue 1 game of the new year, looking to bag three points and close the gap on the top-five. LOSC Lille vs. FC Lorient kicks off at 17:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, January 8, at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Meanwhile, Lorient were held back to a 1-1 draw against ten-man PSG in their last game of the 2021 calendar year. Both sides saw a few clear-cut chances go begging in the opening minutes, with Lionel Messi hitting the woodwork on one occasion. Five minutes shy of the break, a fabulous 18-yard-strike from Thomas Monconduit (40’) left Lorient in the lead. Late in the second half, Sergio Ramos was given the marching orders after a second yellow card, leaving Lorient with the numerical advantage. However, a last-gasp effort from Mauro Icardi (90’+1) saw Lorient’s three points cut down to one. Despite the spirited performance which earned the club a point against PSG, Lorient remains in 19th place, with 16 points from 3W, 7D, & 9L. Christophe Pélissier looks to pick up at least a point against the French champions on Saturday after avoiding defeat for the first time in five games: LLLLD. A 4—4—2 formation with Nigeria’s Terem Moffi and Armand Laurienté in attack is expected. On availability, Stephane Diarra (thigh injury) and Fabien Lemoine (calf injury) are in doubt for this weekend’s fixture.
The Ligue 1 fixture, FC Lorient vs. Paris Saint-Germain, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 22, at Stade du Moustoir.
On Saturday, Lorient picked up a 1-0 defeat to Rennes in the French Cup at the Stade de la Route de Lorient. Back in Ligue 1, the home side will be returning with five consecutive defeats, LLLLL, having lost to FC Metz, 4-1 on Matchday 18. The defeat saw the club tumble three spots off the league table, from 16th to 19th place, having failed to pick up a point. In total, Lorient have picked up 15 points after 3W, 6D, and 9L. Under pressure, coach Christophe Pélissier will be desperate for at least a point, knowing that a victory over PSG would require nothing short of a miracle, given his side’s torrid form. - Not to mention the unimpressive numbers at both ends of the pitch. Lorient are unable to create much upfront, averaging less than 1 goal per 90 minutes, 0.78 g/g, having scored 14 goals in 18 Ligue 1 games. At the other end, the club has conceded 30 goals (1.67 goals conceded per game) and has a massive negative goal difference of -16. Pélissier went with the 5—4—1 formation against Metz, leaving the Nigerian, Terem Moffi, in attack. A similar shape may be seen for this fixture against PSG.
The French Ligue 1 match between Olympique Marseille and F.C. Lorient begins at 19:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 17, at the Stade Vélodrome.
FC Lorient is in 7th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up a 1-1 draw against Clermont Foot on Matchday 9. Mohamed Bayo (15’) had the Ligue 1 newcomers in the lead, but Julien Laporte (54’) salvaged a point for Lorient six minutes before the hour. The remarkable run of form leaves Lorient unbeaten in five games: WDWDD and with 14 points after 3W, 5D, & 1L. The club has won on only four occasions against OM while on the road since the 1993/94 season. However, Lorient will be on the hunt for a victory on Sunday. Focusing on their performance in the final-third, Les Merlus have 10 goals after nine Ligue 1 games. An average of 1.11 goals scored per game. On average, Lorient have conceded 1 goal per match since the start of the new season. Manager Christophe Pélissier adopted the defensive 5—3—2 formation against Clermont on Matchday 9 and is expected to keep the same shape for this game against Marseille. Terem Moffi could partner Armand Laurienté once again in attack when Lorient make their appearance at the Stade Vélodrome. Moffi has two goals and two assists to his name and will be looking to add to the haul on Sunday. Meanwhile, Loris Mouyokolo remains in doubt for this fixture alongside Jérémy Morel.
The French Ligue 1 fixture, Olympique Lyon vs. F.C. Lorient, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, September 25, at the 59,186-capacity Groupama Stadium.
Lyon defeated Troyes 3-1 on home soil in Wednesday's Ligue 1 fixture at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in what was their third win of the season. After a few clear-cut chances at both ends, Xavier Chavalerin (45') put Troyes in the lead at the stroke of half-time with a fantastic effort from the edge of the box. Both sides walked off the pitch at the break with Troyes in front. Three minutes after the break, Xherdan Shaqiri (48') restored parity with a remarkable left-footed curler, aimed at the top right corner of goal. Minutes later, Emerson Palmieri (72') had Lyon in front after his low right-footed shot crept into goal. With three minutes left on the clock, Lucas Paqueta (87') wrapped up the three points for the home side with what happened to be his third consecutive goal of the season. Having bounced back from the defeat to PSG, DWWLW, Lyon are in 6th with 11 points after 3W, 2D, & 2L. On the goal-scoring numbers, Lyon have an average of 1.71 goals per game, so far this season, having scored 12 times in 7 Ligue 1 games. Lyon have also conceded 11 goals (1.57 g.c.p.g.), and thus have a goal difference of +1. A 4—3—3 formation may be seen from Peter Bosz when his side welcomes Lorient to the Groupama Stadium on Matchday 8.
The French Ligue 1 fixture, Olympique Lyon vs. F.C. Lorient, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, September 25, at the 59,186-capacity Groupama Stadium.
Ten-men Lorient defeated OGC Nice by a lone goal on Wednesday at the Stade du Moustoir. A single goal from Thomas Monconduit (23') midway through the first half separated both sides at full-time. Midway through the second-half, Moritz Jenz (69') was shown the red, leaving the opposition with a numerical advantage. However, Lorient held on to the narrow lead until the game came to an end in what became their third victory of the season. The club remains in 5th place, having picked up 12 points from 3W, 3D, & 1L. Lorient has a form that reads: LDWDW ahead of this Matchday 8 fixture against Lyon. Lorient's performance in the final third has brought the club 8 goals after seven Ligue 1 games. Having an average of 1.14 goals scored per game, Les Merlus have conceded 7 goals so far, in the length of the current season, and have a goal difference of +1. The club has an average of one goal conceded per match. Christophe Pélissier could emerge alongside Les Merlus with the defensive 5—3—2 formation against Lyon on Saturday with Grbic and Moffi in attack.
The French Ligue 1 fixture, F.C. Lorient vs. Lille OSC, kicks-off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Friday, September 10 at the Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir.
F.C. Lorient were held to a 2-2 draw on the road against RC Lens on Matchday 4. Jonathan Clauss (24') gave the home team the lead midway through the first half with an exquisite free-kick which left Paul Nardi scrambling across his goal line in panic as the ball crashed into the net. However, Armand Lauriente (27') found the equalizer for Lorient after getting on to the end of a remarkable assist by Laurent Abergel. Five minutes after the half-hour mark, Lorient took the lead through Thomas Monconduit (35'). But Lens' Seko Fofana (70') came to the rescue of the home side after finding the leveller which denied Lorient what would have been their second victory of the season. The draw leaves Lorient in 7th place with 5 points after 1W, 2D & 1L. On goals, Les Merlus have bagged a total of 5 while conceding 6 since Matchday 1. It leaves the club with a G.D. of -1. The numbers also show a goal ratio of 1.25 goals per game. Coach Christophe Pélissier is expected to adopt a conventional 4—4—2 formation with Armand Laurienté and the Nigerian, Terem Moffi in attack against Lille. Lorient returns with the form: DWLD.