Lorient 1, Rennes 0

LORIENT EDGES RENNES WITH LATE OWN GOAL IN LIGUE 1 OPENER RENNES, France (Interstat) — An unfortunate own goal by defender Arthur Nicolas Theate in the 65th minute proved the decisive moment as Lorient began its Ligue 1 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Rennes on Sunday at Roazhon Park. The result defied pre-match projections, which heavily favored the home side. Statistical models gave Rennes a 91.3 percent probability of winning, with a predicted draw being the next most likely outcome. The match, which opened the 2026 Ligue 1 season, was a tense and often fractious affair, settling into a… Read more...