Lorient v Le Havre: top-half push meets survival bid | OneFootball

Lorient host Le Havre in Ligue 1 on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at Stade du Moustoir, with the hosts chasing a top half finish and the visitors looking to edge further clear of danger.

The reverse fixture finished 1-1 in September, and recent meetings have often been tight, with several draws across the past few seasons.

Lorient arrive with momentum after a 4-0 win at Metz, alongside a draw at Paris Saint-Germain and home victory over Marseille in their last five league games. Le Havre have been stubborn to beat, drawing four in a row before narrowly losing to Marseille.

Team news could matter. Lorient list Bingourod Kamara, Igor Carioca and Theo Le Bris as injured. Le Havre are without Ayumu Seko and Lucas Gourna Douath through suspension, while Loic Nego, Abdoulaye Toure, Yanis Zouaoui, Simon Ebonog and Stephan Zagadou are injured.

Routes to goal look contrasting. Lorient have scored 48 league goals and may lean on Bamba Dieng and Pablo Pagis, both on 10 this season, with Arsène Kouassi a supply line with six assists. Le Havre have 30 goals but cross frequently from open play and have six headed goals. Wide deliveries towards Mbwana Samatta and Issa Soumaré could be a route if they secure territory.

In the table, Lorient sit ninth on 45 points and a win would strengthen their grip on the top half. Le Havre are 14th with 32 points. Victory could pull them further from the relegation fight, while a draw would keep them just nudging away from trouble.