Ligue 1· Kick-off : Saturday, September 12, 2026, 19:45 (UK time)
Lorient vs Toulouse: 2-2 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Lorient 2-2 Toulouse. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Lorient (52%), while a draw was rated at only 22%. The final score ranked 6th among the most likely scorelines (6.3%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (63%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (64%): correct.
Match analysis
Lorient vs Toulouse was played on Saturday, September 12, 2026 (Ligue 1, matchday 4). Venue: Stade du Moustoir, Lorient. Before kick-off, our model gave Lorient a 52% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Toulouse 26%. The most likely correct score is 1-1 (9.7%), ahead of 2-1 (9.5%) and 1-0 (7.3%).
Lorient have won just one of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 3 defeats), scoring 4 and conceding 8. Toulouse have won just one of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 3 defeats), scoring 5 and conceding 8. On recent form, there is little to separate the two teams. On average Lorient score 0.80 and concede 1.60 goals per game; Toulouse score 1.00 and concede 1.60. In the table, Lorient sit 8th with 4 points from 3 games, Toulouse 17th with 1 points from 3. 9 places separate the two sides. Over their recent games, Lorient have averaged 1.34 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.96 for Toulouse.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Lorient, 1 for Toulouse and 1 draw. The most recent ended Toulouse 1-0 Lorient (Mar 21, 2026). Lorient out or doubtful: B. Fadiga. Toulouse: A. Donnum, A. Francis and G. Restes. In double chance terms, "Lorient or draw" stands at 74%, "Toulouse or draw" at 48% and "no draw" at 78%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Lorient – Toulouse. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (9.7%); the 5 scores below add up to 40% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Lorient 1-1 Toulouse | 9.7% |
| Lorient 2-1 Toulouse | 9.5% |
| Lorient 1-0 Toulouse | 7.3% |
| Lorient 2-0 Toulouse | 7.2% |
| Lorient 1-2 Toulouse | 6.4% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 3.30 goals in total (1.97 for Lorient, 1.33 for Toulouse): over 2.5 goals has a 64% probability and both teams to score 63%. Everything points to an open game. Lorient keep a clean sheet in 26% of scenarios, Toulouse in 14%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Lorient expected goals | 1.97 |
| Toulouse expected goals | 1.33 |
| Both teams to score | 63% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 84% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 64% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 42% |
| Lorient clean sheet | 26% |
| Toulouse clean sheet | 14% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Lorient
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Lens · Ligue 1 | 1-0 | W |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Estac Troyes · Ligue 1 | 1-2 | L |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Nice · Ligue 1 | 0-0 | D |
| Aug 15, 2026 | SV Elversberg · Club Friendlies | 1-4 | L |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Angers · Club Friendlies | 1-2 | L |
Toulouse
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Lille · Ligue 1 | 0-1 | L |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Stade Brestois 29 · Ligue 1 | 2-2 | D |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Lyon · Ligue 1 | 0-2 | L |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Hamburger SV · Club Friendlies | 1-2 | L |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Real Sociedad · Club Friendlies | 2-1 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorient | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Toulouse | 17 | 1 | 3 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Toulouse 1-0 Lorient | Ligue 1 |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Lorient 1-1 Toulouse | Ligue 1 |
Out and doubtful
Lorient
- B. Fadiga (out)
Toulouse
- A. Donnum (out)
- A. Francis (out)
- G. Restes (out)
Other matches in this competition
- Rennes 1-0 MarseilleSep 11, 2026
- Strasbourg 1-1 MonacoSep 12, 2026
- Paris FC 0-0 LyonSep 12, 2026
- Le Havre 0-0 AngersSep 12, 2026
- Auxerre 1-0 NiceSep 12, 2026
- Lille 2-0 Estac TroyesSep 13, 2026
- Le Mans 2-2 LensSep 13, 2026
- Stade Brestois 29 0-1 Paris Saint GermainSep 13, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lorient vs Toulouse prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Lorient a 52% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Toulouse 26%. Lorient are therefore favourites. Final score: 2-2.
What is the most likely correct score for Lorient vs Toulouse?
1-1 (9.7%), followed by 2-1 (9.5%), 1-0 (7.3%), 2-0 (7.2%) and 1-2 (6.4%).
Will both teams score in Lorient vs Toulouse?
The probability that both Lorient and Toulouse score is 63%. Lorient have a 26% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Toulouse 14%.
How many goals should we expect in Lorient vs Toulouse?
The model expects 3.30 goals (1.97 for Lorient, 1.33 for Toulouse). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 84%, over 2.5 goals 64%, over 3.5 goals 42%.
When and where is Lorient vs Toulouse played?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 19:45 (UK time), Ligue 1, matchday 4. Venue: Stade du Moustoir, Lorient.
What form are Lorient and Toulouse in?
Lorient: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (4 scored, 8 conceded). Toulouse: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 8 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Lorient and Toulouse?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Lorient, 1 for Toulouse and 1 draw. The most recent ended Toulouse 1-0 Lorient (Mar 21, 2026).
What was the Lorient vs Toulouse result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Lorient 2-2 Toulouse. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Lorient (52%), while a draw was rated at only 22%. The final score ranked 6th among the most likely scorelines (6.3%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (63%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (64%): correct.
How is the Lorient vs Toulouse prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.97 for Lorient, 1.33 for Toulouse) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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