Match Summary
Lorient defeated Angers 2:0. The match was played in Coupe de France 2017. Goals were scored by P. Hamel 29′, Denis Bouanga 41′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Angers made 3 substitutions, Lorient made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Angers and Lorient — 2 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Angers lined up in a — formation under S. Moulin, while Lorient deployed a — under M. Landreau.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Angers is 6.90, compared to — for Lorient. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Angers's highest-rated starter is A. Bamba (7.00), while Lorient's best-rated player is —.
Midfield Control
Angers field 11 midfielders averaging 6.90, versus Lorient's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 91% for Angers and —% for Lorient. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Angers's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Lorient. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Angers's starting XI is 36.5 (youngest: A. Bamba (35), oldest: P. Capelle (38)), while Lorient average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Angers's starters average 2 league appearances each, versus 0 for Lorient. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Angers have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Lorient show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Angers vs Lorient Head to Head Results
Angers and Lorient have met 16 times — Angers won 5, Lorient won 6, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. Lorient leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 33 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.06 per match (17 for the home side, 16 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (38%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (31%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2016.
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Recent Meetings (16)
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