Lorient vs Auxerre: match statistics
Lorient displays significantly better home form with 55% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference of +6. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per home match with a 16% conversion rate, which, given Auxerre's weak defense (conceding 1.64 goals on average away), gives them a clear advantage. Auxerre has catastrophic away statistics - only 9% wins, 64% losses, and as many as 64% of matches without a goal scored away. The form from the last 5 matches also favors the hosts (2 PPG vs 1 PPG), and the difference in xG (1.41 vs 1.13) confirms Lorient's superiority. Considering all statistical data, a home win is the most likely scenario for this match.
Lorient vs Auxerre: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lorient played against Auxerre in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Lorient has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Auxerre has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Lorient scores 1.39 goals per game and allows 1.57. Auxerre scores 0.74 and allows 1.43. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Lorient's games and 35% of Auxerre's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 39%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lorient has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.21 per game. Lorient takes 11.7 shots per game, while Auxerre takes 10.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Lorient leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Auxerre leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lorient's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Auxerre, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Lorient displays significantly better home form with 55% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference of +6. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per home match with a 16% conversion rate, which, given Auxerre's weak defense (conceding 1.64 goals on average away), gives them a clear advantage. Auxerre has catastrophic away statistics - only 9% wins, 64% losses, and as many as 64% of matches without a goal scored away. The form from the last 5 matches also favors the hosts (2 PPG vs 1 PPG), and the difference in xG (1.41 vs 1.13) confirms Lorient's superiority. Considering all statistical data, a home win is the most likely scenario for this match.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Lorient | Auxerre | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.23 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Lorient is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Lorient · 1 pts / game - Auxerre
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Lorient is 88% better for: goals scored per game.
1.39 goals / game - Lorient · 0.74 goals / game - Auxerre
Auxerre is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Lorient · 1.43 goals / game - Auxerre
Lorient scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Auxerre keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Auxerre scores in 43% of games (10 of 23 meczów), while Lorient keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Lorient
Over / Under - Auxerre
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Lorient is 80% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - Lorient · 0.87 pts / game - Auxerre
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lorient - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 35%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Auxerre - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Lorient
Auxerre
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Lorient | Liga | Auxerre | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.96 | 2.80 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 49% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 51% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 29% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 72% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 77% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Lorient's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Auxerre. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lorient vs Auxerre?
The Ligue 1 match finished Lorient 2:2 Auxerre. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lorient vs Auxerre?
Lorient score 1.39 goals per game on average and Auxerre 0.74. The Ligue 1 average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Lorient's matches and 35% of Auxerre's.
What form are Lorient and Auxerre in?
Over the last 5 games Lorient have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Auxerre 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lorient vs Auxerre?
The statistical background for Lorient vs Auxerre — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.