Lorient secured an important win against Stade Rennais on Saturday, winning 2-0 at Rohazon Park. This result allows Lorient to move closer to Ligue 1 survival.

What happened ?

Lorient opened the scoring in the 3rd minute with a superb strike from Jean-Victor Makengo. The Lorient players then controlled the game before sealing their victory with a quarter of an hour left thanks to a goal from Pablo Pagis.

Why does it matter for Lorient ?

This win gives Lorient some breathing room above the relegation zone and moves them closer to safety. In fact, Lorient is currently 9th in Ligue 1, with 45 points, 11 wins, 12 losses, and 11 draws in 34 games, and a recent form of LWDLW.

What comes next ?

Lorient must now confirm this good result to continue fighting for Ligue 1 survival. Here are the latest key figures for Lorient: | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Standing | 9th | | Points | 45 | | Goals scored | 48 | | Goals conceded | 51 | | Goal difference | -3 | | Last result | Lorient 0-2 Le Havre (2026-05-17) | | Recent form | 2W-1D-2L (LLWWD, most recent first) | Lorient is currently 31 points behind leaders Paris Saint Germain.