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Lorient vs Le Havre

Ligue 1Full time · 17 May 2026
Lorient

Lorient

Lost · xG 1.43LWDLWLast 5

Le Havre

Won · xG 0.85WLDDDLast 5
Le Havre
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Le Havre · last goal · 62'
70
30
Lorient · 1.43 xG0.85 xG · Le Havre
Match StoryFull breakdown

Lorient 0–2 Le Havre

Le Havre took all three points at the Stade du Moustoir with a narrow 1-0 victory, but the underlying numbers reveal a match that was far less comfortable for the visitors than the scoreline suggests, and far more troubling for Lorient than their home form deserved.

Key Takeaways
Result

Le Havre claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Le Havre end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionLigue 1
First Goal
Issa Soumaré
62'
Issa Soumaré
Sofiane BoufalAssist: Sofiane Boufal
Match Report
Le Havre Grind Out 1-0 Win at Lorient But the Data Tells a More Complicated Story
MVMarcus Vale

Le Havre Grind Out 1-0 Win at Lorient But the Data Tells a More Complicated Story

Le Havre took all three points at the Stade du Moustoir with a narrow 1-0 victory, but the underlying numbers reveal a match that was far less comfortable for the visitors than the scoreline suggests, and far more troubling for Lorient than their home form deserved.

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Key Events
  1. 33'
    Own Goal
  2. 41'
    Argument
  3. 45+2'
  4. 46'
    off: Enzo Koffi Vinette
  5. 53'
  6. 62'
    assist: Sofiane Boufal
  7. 66'
    off: Laurent Abergel
  8. 67'
    off: Pablo Pagis
  9. 67'
    off: Jean-Victor Makengo
  10. 73'
    off: Yassine Kechta
  11. 73'
    off: Fodé Doucouré
  12. 73'
    Lorient
    off: Nathaniel Adjei
  13. 81'
    off: Bamba Dieng
  14. 85'
    off: Sofiane Boufal
  15. 90+3'
    Le Havre
    off: Arouna Sangante
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Lorient 1.43 xGLe Havre 0.85 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Ligue 1 standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Paris Saint Germain34244676
2Lens34224870
3Lille34187961
4Lyon341861060
5Marseille341851159
6Rennes34178959
7Monaco341661254
8Strasbourg341581153
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Lorient vs Le Havre?

The match finished 0-2 to Le Havre.

Who won Lorient vs Le Havre?

Le Havre won the match 2-0.

When did Lorient vs Le Havre take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Lorient fell to Le Havre 0-2 at home in Ligue 1, a result that cost our model's pre-match pick of a Lorient win, which carried 48% probability. The hosts managed no goals despite their recent form showing one win in five matches; Le Havre's visitors proved clinical on the road, where they had drawn three of their last five outings. Both sides came in with elevated both-teams-to-score rates, yet Lorient's blank ended that narrative. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result moved Le Havre into mid-table contention, though they remained in 14th position with limited points gained. Lorient stayed ninth but saw their position threatened by the defeat; our model indicated their 1W-2D-2L pattern was vulnerable to further slips. The 2-0 scoreline represented a significant swing in form for Le Havre, who had managed only draws in their previous three matches before this win.

Lorient v Le Havre · Ligue 1 · 17/05/2026, 20:00:00