Lorient vs Le Havre

LORIENT, France (Interstat) — Lorient and Le Havre will meet Sunday in a Ligue 1 matchup at Stade du Moustoir, with both sides looking to build on contrasting results from last weekend.

Lorient (10-8-14) enters the fixture on a high after a dominant 4-0 victory at FC Metz on May 10. The win snapped a two-match winless streak and showcased the attacking depth that has kept the club midtable. Manager Régis Le Bris’ side has been inconsistent, however, mixing impressive results — a 2-2 draw at Paris Saint-Germain on May 2 and a 1-0 win at Rennes on April 19 — with losses to lower-tier opposition in cup competitions. Lorient’s home form has been solid, with four wins in their last six league matches at Stade du Moustoir.

Le Havre (9-13-10) arrives after a narrow 1-0 defeat at home to Marseille on May 10, a result that extended their winless run to four matches. Didier Digard’s team has struggled to find the net, scoring just three goals in their last six outings. The club’s most recent victory came Feb. 15 at Toulouse (2-1). Le Havre’s away record is middling: three wins, five draws and six losses on the road this season.

The two sides played to a 1-1 draw in their most recent meeting Sept. 21, 2025, in Le Havre. That result extended a trend of tightly contested affairs between clubs from opposite ends of the Breton coast. Lorient holds a slight edge in recent head-to-heads, with two wins, two draws and one loss in the last five meetings.

An Interstat game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the evenly matched nature of the contest. Lorient’s attack, led by forward Eli Junior Kroupi (eight goals), will test a Le Havre defense that has conceded 41 goals this season. Le Havre will rely on midfielder Abdoulaye Touré to control possession and create chances for striker André Ayew, who has seven goals.

Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. local time. Both teams are out of relegation danger but eyeing a strong finish to the campaign. Lorient could climb into the top half with a win, while Le Havre aims to snap its winless skid and build momentum for next season.