This Wednesday, October 29, Paris Saint-Germain will face Lorient at the Stade du Moustoir (kick-off at 7 p.m., CET) on Matchday 10 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season. And as before every match, here’s a preview of the Parisians’ opponent.
Lorient’s situation –
“Accustomed” to bouncing back and forth between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 for several years, Lorient has just returned to the top flight this season after winning Ligue 2 in the 2024-2025 season. A great achievement for Olivier Pantaloni, who took over as coach in the summer of 2024.
The mission for this season is as clear as it is difficult: to stay up. This comes after a particularly quiet transfer window, which was perhaps wise (while some clubs have shaken up their entire squads and are now regretting it). The start of the season has not been uninteresting, but there are a few flaws that leave room for doubt about what lies ahead, with the team currently in 16th place. Everything is still very tight and it will undoubtedly be a long fight.
The 2025 summer transfer window –
Source: Transfermarkt.
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Key statistics –
This season, Lorient has the 7th best attack in Ligue 1 with 14 goals scored (the first, Marseille, has 21, and the last, Angers, has 4), and is among the 14th best defenses with 14 goals conceded (Marseille and Lens have the best defenses with 7 goals conceded, the last, Metz, has 20).
Lorient’s top scorer is Romain Del Castillo (29-year-old winger), with 4 goals, he is 10th in the league (the first in Ligue 1 is Joaquin Panichelli with 7 goals). Ludovic Ajorque (31-year-old forward) is Lorient’s top passer, with 3 assists, and he ranks 5th in Ligue 1 (Adrien Thomasson is first with 5 assists).
Lorient’s last 5 matches –
Only Lorient possession is shown, and Lorient’s shots are listed first (when available).
09/21/2025 (Ligue 1) – Le Havre/Lorient: 1-1. 3-4-2-1 formation. 40% possession. 6 shots, including 3 on target, versus 5 shots (1 on target).
09/27/2025 (Ligue 1) – Lorient/Monaco (10 men in the 38th minute, 0-0) – 3-1. 3-4-2-1 formation. 46% possession. 16 shots, including 7 on target, versus 4 shots (2 on target).
03/10/2025 (Ligue 1) – Paris FC/Lorient: 0-2. In a 3-4-2-1 formation. 42% possession. 7 shots, including 3 on target, versus 9 shots (3 on target).
19/10/2025 (Ligue 1) – Lorient/Brest: 3-3. In a 3-4-2-1 formation. 51% possession. 9 shots, including 7 on target, versus 5 shots (3 on target).
10/26/2025 (Ligue 1) – Angers/Lorient: 2-0. In a 3-4-2-1 formation. 64% possession. 13 shots, including 3 on target, against 7 shots (4 on target).
Squad:
Out : Faye, Fadiga, Sanusi, Katseris (injury)
Probable lineup .
Bamba.
Makengo – Karim
Kouassi – Abergel – Cadiou – Mvuka
Yongwa – Talbi – Meite
Mvogo
Lorient’s style of play.
Despite their newly promoted status, Lorient hasn’t forgotten their desire to play and attack. Even if, quite logically, there are limits. They had to adapt a little after the slap in the face against Lille (1-7) at the start of the season. But they don’t just play a low block either. However, we expect a very defensive approach against PSG, against whom it looks very difficult to compete in the game. Even if some surprise players and try aggressive pressing instead, it would be a surprise to see Pantaloni choose this option.
