Lorient vs AS Monaco preview: October 18, 2026

Lorient (2-2-2 W-D-L, 8 pts, 8th) host AS Monaco (4-2-0 W-D-L, 14 pts, 1st) at Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat, Lorient on October 18, 2026 in the 2026-27 Ligue 1.

Preview · Kickoff October 18, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET · Statistics through October 10, 2026 · Updated October 16, 2026 at 12:29 AM ET · After the match, this page shows the final result and match statistics

How do Lorient and AS Monaco compare heading into their match?

  • Lorient are 8th with 8 points from 6 matches (2-2-2 W-D-L); AS Monaco are 1st with 14 points from 6 matches (4-2-0 W-D-L).
  • Lorient score 1 (4th fewest of 18) and concede 1 (5th fewest) per match. AS Monaco score 1.7 (7th most of 18) and concede 0.8 (4th fewest) per match.
  • Expected goals per match: Lorient 1.0 for and 1.1 against; AS Monaco 1.1 for and 1.2 against.
  • Lorient at home: 1-1-1 W-D-L in 3 (1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per match). AS Monaco away: 2-1-0 W-D-L in 3 (1.3 scored, 0.7 conceded).
  • Last 5 Ligue 1 matches: Lorient 2-1-2 W-D-L, AS Monaco 3-2-0 W-D-L.
  • Both teams scored in 3 of 6 (50%) Lorient matches and 4 of 6 (67%) AS Monaco matches; 3 or more goals in 3 of 6 (50%) and 3 of 6 (50%).
  • 2 earlier stored meetings: Lorient 2, AS Monaco 0, draws 0.

Ligue 1 matches this season only (Lorient 6, AS Monaco 6); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.

Records

Lorient and AS Monaco: 2026-27 Ligue 1 records
TeamRecord (2026-27)Last 5Away (2026-27)Home (2026-27)
Lorient2-2-22-1-2 (1.2-1.2)1-1-1 (0.7-0.7)1-1-1 (1.3-1.3)
AS Monaco4-2-03-2-0 (1.8-1)2-1-0 (1.3-0.7)2-1-0 (2-1)

Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Ligue 1 matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).

What matters in this match

Lorient attack against AS Monaco defense

Lorient attack and AS Monaco defense, 2026-27 Ligue 1 per match
Lorient forAS Monaco against
Goals per match1 (15th)0.8 (15th)
Expected goals (xG) per match1.0 (18th)1.2 (15th)
Shots per match10 (18th)13.5 (10th)
Shots on target per match3.5 (15th)4.3 (12th)
Big chances per match1.5 (16th)1.4 (15th)
Shots inside the box per match6.5 (16th)7.2 (15th)
Corners per match2.5 (17th)5 (10th)

AS Monaco attack against Lorient defense

AS Monaco attack and Lorient defense, 2026-27 Ligue 1 per match
AS Monaco forLorient against
Goals per match1.7 (7th)1 (14th)
Expected goals (xG) per match1.1 (16th)1.1 (17th)
Shots per match11.2 (16th)13.8 (9th)
Shots on target per match4.5 (9th)3.8 (15th)
Big chances per match2.2 (10th)1.2 (17th)
Shots inside the box per match7 (15th)9.3 (6th)
Corners per match3.7 (14th)5.8 (4th)
  • Lorient have the 4th fewest goals per match (1) and AS Monaco concede the 4th fewest (0.8).
  • Lorient have the 1st fewest expected goals per match (1.0) and AS Monaco concede the 4th fewest (1.2).
  • AS Monaco have the 3rd fewest expected goals per match (1.1) and Lorient concede the 2nd fewest (1.1).

Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.

Home and away

Lorient and AS Monaco: the splits for this venue, 2026-27 Ligue 1
Lorient, home matchesAS Monaco, away matches
Matches33
Record1-1-1 W-D-L2-1-0 W-D-L
Goals scored per match1.31.3
Goals conceded per match1.30.7
Clean sheets1 of 3 (33%)1 of 3 (33%)
Failed to score0 of 3 (0%)0 of 3 (0%)
Both teams scored2 of 3 (67%)2 of 3 (67%)
2 or more match goals2 of 3 (67%)2 of 3 (67%)
3 or more match goals2 of 3 (67%)1 of 3 (33%)

Scoring patterns

Lorient and AS Monaco: how their Ligue 1 matches went
LorientAS Monaco
Clean sheets3 of 6 (50%)2 of 6 (33%)
Failed to score1 of 6 (17%)0 of 6 (0%)
Both teams scored3 of 6 (50%)4 of 6 (67%)
2 or more match goals3 of 6 (50%)5 of 6 (83%)
3 or more match goals3 of 6 (50%)3 of 6 (50%)
4 or more match goals1 of 6 (17%)1 of 6 (17%)
Goals per match, 1st half0.3 for, 0.5 against0.8 for, 0.2 against
Goals per match, 2nd half0.7 for, 0.5 against0.8 for, 0.7 against

Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.

Full team comparison

Lorient and AS Monaco, 2026-27 Ligue 1
Per matchLorientAS Monaco
Expected goals (xG)1.0 (18th)1.1 (16th)
Expected goals (xG), opponents1.1 (17th)1.2 (15th)
Shots10 (18th)11.2 (16th)
Shots, opponents13.8 (9th)13.5 (10th)
Shots on target3.5 (15th)4.5 (9th)
Shots on target, opponents3.8 (15th)4.3 (12th)
Big chances1.5 (16th)2.2 (10th)
Big chances, opponents1.2 (17th)1.4 (15th)
Possession %46.5 (15th)46.9 (14th)
Passes485.5 (6th)479 (8th)
Passes, opponents559.5 (2nd)538.7 (4th)
Corners2.5 (17th)3.7 (14th)
Corners, opponents5.8 (4th)5 (10th)
Fouls9.2 (16th)10.8 (14th)
Fouls, opponents15 (1st)11.3 (10th)
Yellow cards1 (18th)1.8 (4th)
Yellow cards, opponents1.8 (5th)1.3 (13th)
Shots inside the box6.5 (16th)7 (15th)
Shots inside the box, opponents9.3 (6th)7.2 (15th)
Big chances missed1.6 (8th)1.4 (10th)
Big chances missed, opponents0.6 (15th)0.6 (15th)
Offsides0.7 (18th)2.3 (3rd)
Offsides, opponents1.8 (7th)1.8 (7th)
Pass accuracy %83.5 (13th)89.1 (2nd)
Pass accuracy %, opponents86.6 (3rd)85.5 (8th)
Long balls48.7 (7th)44.5 (12th)
Long balls, opponents51.3 (6th)42.5 (16th)
Long balls completed22.8 (10th)25 (7th)
Long balls completed, opponents25.7 (8th)22 (13th)
Crosses14.7 (11th)14.2 (12th)
Crosses, opponents23.3 (1st)18 (9th)
Crosses completed3.2 (12th)3.5 (10th)
Crosses completed, opponents6 (1st)2.8 (16th)
Dribbles completed6.8 (7th)9 (3rd)
Dribbles completed, opponents4 (18th)6.3 (14th)
Tackles13.8 (17th)21.2 (1st)
Tackles, opponents15.3 (12th)18.5 (3rd)
Interceptions13.2 (1st)10.2 (10th)
Interceptions, opponents10 (10th)7.8 (17th)
Clearances27 (3rd)25 (5th)
Clearances, opponents18.2 (16th)19.2 (15th)
Ground duels won35.2 (6th)41.2 (1st)
Ground duels won, opponents27.8 (17th)35.5 (6th)
Aerial duels won15.2 (2nd)7.2 (17th)
Aerial duels won, opponents13.3 (3rd)7.2 (17th)

"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.

Recent results, all stored competitions

Lorient

AS Monaco

Head-to-head

Most recent earlier meetings
DateSeasonScore
Jan 16, 20262025-26Lorient 3-1 AS Monaco (at AS Monaco)
Sep 27, 20252025-26Lorient 3-1 AS Monaco (at Lorient)

Full Lorient vs AS Monaco head-to-head.

Players to research

Lorient: players with a StatsNext page
PlayerPosApps2026-27 totalsLast 5Prop research
Mamadou Konéforward61 G, 0 A, 10 SH1 G, 9 SHShots, shots on target
Ibrahima Baldéforward41 G, 0 A, 3 SH1 G, 3 SHGoals
Isak Jensenforward51 G, 0 A, 3 SH1 G, 3 SHNo prop page
Jean-Victor Makengomidfielder61 G, 1 A, 9 SH1 G, 6 SHShots
Gabin Bernardeaumidfielder61 G, 0 A, 6 SH1 G, 5 SHNo prop page
Panos Katserisdefender50 G, 3 A, 1 SH0 G, 1 SHAssists
AS Monaco: players with a StatsNext page
PlayerPosApps2026-27 totalsLast 5Prop research
Paris Brunnerforward54 G, 0 A, 16 SH4 G, 16 SHShots, shots on target, goals
Matthis Ablineforward51 G, 1 A, 6 SH1 G, 6 SHShots, shots on target, goals, assists
Mathys Detourbetforward40 G, 0 A, 2 SH0 G, 2 SHNo prop page
Aleksandr Golovinmidfielder60 G, 3 A, 7 SH0 G, 5 SHShots, shots on target, assists
Stanis Idumbomidfielder51 G, 0 A, 12 SH1 G, 12 SHShots
Eric Dierdefender61 G, 1 A, 4 SH0 G, 3 SHNo prop page

Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Ligue 1 season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.

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