Lorient 4-2 Annecy – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Lorient at 43% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Lorient face Annecy.
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Fixture Analysis
Lorient welcome Annecy to Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat in Ligue 2 (matchday 9). Kick-off is Saturday 19 October 2024 at 20:00 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Lorient have gone 6W 1D 3L — a 1.90 PPG return. Last five: W D L W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 0.80 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
Lorient's form when playing at home: 5W 0D 5L across their last 10 home games (1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Annecy — last 10 games: 4W 4D 2L — 1.60 PPG. Last five: W D W D W. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.20. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Annecy's form when playing away from home: 5W 4D 1L across their last 10 road games (1.90 PPG). They are averaging 2.00 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.90 PPG (Lorient) versus 1.60 (Annecy). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
In-Play Data
Lorient trading profile (last 42 games, 20 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 60% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 59% of those occasions; of the 7 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 29%; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (home games); they fail to score in 38% of games.
Annecy trading profile (last 42 games, 20 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 60% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; of the 12 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 25%; BTTS occurs in 65% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Lorient 50% versus Annecy 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Lorient 60% | Annecy 60%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Lorient 1.52 xG and Annecy 1.29 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Lorient attack 1.099 / defence 0.926 | Annecy attack 1.248 / defence 0.964. League average goals — home 1.440 / away 1.115. Annecy have an above-average attack rating of 1.248, which lifts their away xG to 1.29. Data: built from Lorient's last 8 games and Annecy's last 46.
Result probabilities: Lorient 43% | Draw 25% | Annecy 32%. Fair-value odds: Lorient 2.33 | Draw 4.00 | Annecy 3.11. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 25% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 53% | BTTS Yes probability 57% | Total xG 2.81. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 53%/47% — the total xG of 2.81 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 57% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Lorient as the most likely outcome at 43% — marginal model lean. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Lorient offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.81 combined xG gives a 53% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Lorient's last 10 home games and Annecy's last 10 away games) averaging 2.9 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 57% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Lorient 30% (last 10 home games) | Annecy 70% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Lorient vs Annecy | Competition: Ligue 2, matchday 9 | Venue: Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat • Kick-off: Saturday 19 October 2024 at 20:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Lorient 43% | Draw 25% | Annecy 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 53% (Under 47%) | BTTS Yes 57% (No 43%) | xG Lorient 1.52 / Annecy 1.29 • Poisson strength factors: Lorient attack 1.099 / def 0.926 | Annecy attack 1.248 / def 0.964 | league avg home 1.440 / away 1.115 • Poisson stance: Lorient (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.52
Lorient xG
Expected Goals
1.29
Annecy xG
57%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
53%
Over 2.5
31%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Lorient vs Annecy FAQs
What time does Lorient vs Annecy kick off?
Lorient vs Annecy kicked off at 20:00 UK time on Saturday 19 October 2024 at Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat.
What was the final score in Lorient vs Annecy?
Lorient 4 - 2 Annecy.
Where is Lorient vs Annecy being played?
The match is being played at Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat.
What competition is Lorient vs Annecy part of?
Lorient vs Annecy is a Ligue 2 fixture (matchday 9) (France).
Who is favourite to win Lorient vs Annecy?
Our statistical model gives Lorient a 43% chance of winning, Annecy a 32% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Lorient the favourite.
Will both teams score in Lorient vs Annecy?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both Lorient and Annecy will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Lorient vs Annecy have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 53%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Lorient's attack rating (1.10) and Annecy's defence rating (0.96), the model arrives at 1.52 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Annecy's attack versus Lorient's defence, projects 1.29 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Lorient's last 8 games and Annecy's last 46 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.3%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.0%), 1-0 (7.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Lorient Win
43%
2.33
25%
4.00
32%
3.11
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.8%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
9.1%
Home win
2 – 1
9.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.52
Lorient xG
Total xG
2.81
1.29
Annecy xG
2.33
43%
Home win
4.00
25%
Draw
3.11
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
53%
Over 2.5
1.89
47%
Under 2.5
2.13
31%
Over 3.5
3.23
69%
Under 3.5
1.45
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.76
43%
BTTS No
2.31
Clean Sheet
28%
3.63
22%
4.60
Win to Nil
12%
8.47
7%
14.29
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.0 | 7.7 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.1 | 11.8 | 7.6 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Lorient vs Annecy Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Lorient vs Annecy?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.3%.
How many goals are Lorient and Annecy expected to score?
The model projects 1.52 expected goals for Lorient and 1.29 for Annecy, a combined total of 2.81.
How confident is the prediction model for Lorient vs Annecy?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 42 outings, Lorient have picked up 1.07 PPG on a 12W 9D 21L record — W-D-L-W-W across the most recent five.
Annecy's form line: 15W 11D 16L from 42 games, 1.33 PPG, last five W-D-W-D-W.
Form-wise this is close to level: Lorient on 1.07 PPG, Annecy on 1.33. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Lorient have posted 1.25 PPG from their last 20 home games (7W 4D 9L).
On the road, Annecy have gone 7W 5D 8L from their last 20 away games — 1.30 PPG when travelling.
Goals in Recent Form
Lorient are averaging 1.29 goals scored and 1.69 conceded per game recently; Annecy are on 1.38 scored and 1.29 conceded.
Last 42 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Lorient
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Annecy
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Lorient (Home) vs Annecy (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Lorient
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Annecy
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❓ Lorient vs Annecy Form FAQs
What form are Lorient and Annecy in coming into this match?
Lorient have gone 12W 9D 21L in their last 42 games (1.07 PPG), while Annecy have gone 15W 11D 16L in their last 42 (1.33 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Lorient at home or Annecy away?
Annecy's away record (1.30 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Lorient at home: 1.25 PPG; Annecy away: 1.30 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 2 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 1 year from October 2024. All of them came in Ligue 2. The most recent in our data was on 21 April 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Lorient
1
Draws
0
Annecy
Recent Meetings
❓ Lorient vs Annecy H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Lorient and Annecy?
Across the 2 head-to-head matches in our data, Lorient have won 1, Annecy have won 0, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Lorient and Annecy last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 21 April 2025: Annecy 0-0 Lorient.
Who has won more matches between Lorient and Annecy?
Lorient have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from the 2 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Lorient are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 33% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Annecy are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Lorient 55%, Annecy 65% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 65% for Lorient and 65% for Annecy. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 35% and 35% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Lorient home games / Annecy away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Lorient vs Annecy Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Lorient and Annecy matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 55% of Lorient's games and 65% of Annecy's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Lorient and Annecy matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 65% of Lorient's matches and 65% of Annecy's.
Do Lorient and Annecy matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 60% of Lorient's recent matches and 60% of Annecy's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Lorient cruise to a comfortable 4-2 victory over Annecy.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Lorient beat Annecy 4-2 at Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat, Regular Season - 9, in the Ligue 2. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Lorient 1.52 xG and Annecy 1.29 xG, a combined 2.81. The scoreboard read 4-2 for 6 actual goals. Lorient beat their projection by 2.5 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Lorient attack 1.10 / defence 0.93 against Annecy attack 1.25 / defence 0.96, drawn from 8/46 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Lorient 43% | Draw 25% | Annecy 32%, with Lorient to win its most likely call at 43%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 53%. The game delivered 6, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 77% and landed. Over 3.5 was 31% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 57% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Lorient 60%, Annecy 60%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Lorient's trading profile (42 games, 20 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did.
Annecy's trading profile (42 games, 20 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Lorient 1.07 PPG, Annecy 1.33 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Lorient win broke the near-deadlock. Lorient (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.65 average — above their attacking norm. Annecy (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 1.35 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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