Lorient vs Nantes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Jan 2026
Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lorient vs Nantes
Lorient clash with Nantes at Stade du Moustoir, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Saturday 31 January.
We can back Lorient at -127 to get the better of Nantes and this looks like a standout price. The Full-Time Result market gives us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.
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Lorient have won two on the spin, triumphing 2-0 in their previous game. This was on the road against Rennes at Roazhon Park. Les Merlus recorded just 31% possession and had four shots on target, with Jean-Victor Makengo and Pablo Pagis scoring one goal each.
Nantes have now been defeated in back-to-back league games. This includes losing at home to Nice by a 4-1 scoreline. The Pays de la Loire team boasted 56% possession and had five shots on goal, while Mostafa Mohamed found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Nantes haven’t lost to Lorient in their past four matches, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Stade de la Beaujoire. The previous 9 H2H matches have included six wins for Nantes, one victory for Lorient along with two draws.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Lorient |
19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 30 | -5 | 25:30 | 25 |
| 16 |  Nantes |
19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 34 | -16 | 18:34 | 14 |
4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. Lorient have had 39.9% possession, 342.2 passes and 3.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 6.2 corners.
Pablo Pagis is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Jean-Victor Makengo, Bamba Dieng and Sambou Soumano each have 2. Bamo Meite is the leading assists maker on 2, with goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo keeping 3 clean sheets.
Nantes have 1 victory, 7 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 10.5 attempts, 3.6 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. Les Canaris average 44.7% possession, 371.8 passes, 2.5 corners in their favour and 5.2 corners against, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 5.3 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts.
The top scorers have been Mostafa Mohamed, Matthis Abline, Fabien Centonze and Bahereba Guirassy, with 2 goals apiece. Chidozie Awaziem, Junior Mwanga and Mayckel Lahdo have clocked up 1 assists, with Anthony Lopes keeping one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Lorient predicted lineup (4-4-2): Yvon Mvogo (GK), Bamo Meite, Montassar Talbi, Igor Silva, Theo Le Bris, Noah Cadiou, Laurent Abergel, Arsene Kouassi, Jean-Victor Makengo, Dermane Karim, Bamba Dieng.
Nantes predicted lineup (4-3-3): Anthony Lopes (GK), Kelvin Amian, Chidozie Awaziem, Tylel Tati, Nicolas Cozza, Remy Cabella, Ibrahima Sissoko, Junior Mwanga, Johann Lepenant, Mostafa Mohamed, Matthis Abline.
Lorient vs Nantes Prediction & Betting Tips
This expert Lorient vs Nantes betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Match Prediction
We’re confident with our selection of Lorient to land a victory, with odds of -127 looking really generous. We think they have the ability to claim a win in this Ligue 1 game.
Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent Ligue 1 stats before coming up with a verdict.
Key Lorient vs Nantes league stats:
The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 55.9% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Nantes
There are odds of +600 available that Lorient land a 2-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient) has managed two goals in his past five Ligue 1 matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +370 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Lorient have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in seven consecutive matches, with Nantes conceding under 5.5 corners in their past two games. It looks a logical viewpoint that the Team Corners line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -149 for this Lorient wager.
Lorient
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder picks are Lorient to triumph, no more than two goals and Lorient to have under 5.5 corners.
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Lorient vs Nantes Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a roughly 56% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -125 betting odds for Lorient winning this Ligue 1 clash. Nantes are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +330.
You can choose between Lorient -0.5 at -125 or Nantes +0.5 at -100 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.
Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. BTTS Yes and BTTS No are both trading at -116, suggesting there’s an equal chance of each pick happening.
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Those interested in Sambou Soumano to find the net anytime can get +165, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +400.
- Ligue 1: 23/11 2025 Nantes 1 Lorient 1
- Ligue 1: 24/02 2024 Lorient 0 Nantes 1
- Ligue 1: 23/09 2023 Nantes 5 Lorient 3
- Ligue 1: 12/02 2023 Nantes 1 Lorient 0
- Ligue 1: 11/09 2022 Lorient 3 Nantes 2
- Ligue 1: 23/01 2022 Nantes 4 Lorient 2
- Ligue 1: 05/12 2021 Lorient 0 Nantes 1
- Ligue 1: 21/03 2021 Nantes 1 Lorient 1
- Ligue 1: 08/11 2020 Lorient 0 Nantes 2
Lorient League Stats
Nantes League Stats
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 9 home matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.67 conceded in the previous 9 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.67 goals per game in the previous 9 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 9 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 9 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 5.11 corners against in the last 9 home matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.11 corners awarded in the last 9 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 9 home matches
- An average of 2.50 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 6.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 39.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.44% possession in the last 9 home matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 9 home matches
- An average of 44.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Lorient this season are Pablo Pagis (6), Sambou Soumano (4), Aiyegun Tosin (3)
- Top Assistors for Lorient this season are Arsene Kouassi (4), Bamo Meite (2), Dermane Karim (2)
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Lorient vs Nantes Lineups & Team News
Don’t miss the latest Lorient vs Nantes team news before you bet. Expect the predicted and confirmed Ligue 1 lineups along with timely injury updates.
Lorient Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Nantes Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Lorient Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Nantes Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Lorient Lineups
Previous Nantes Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Lorient Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Olivier Pantaloni
Nantes Player Stats & Squad
Ligue 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 41:15 | 45 |
| 2 | Lens | 19 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 33:16 | 43 |
| 3 | Marseille | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 44:20 | 38 |
| 4 | Lyon | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 32:20 | 36 |
| 5 | Lille | 19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 34:29 | 32 |
| 6 | Rennes | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 30:27 | 31 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 32:23 | 30 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 31:23 | 29 |
| 9 | Lorient | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 25:30 | 25 |
| 10 | Monaco | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 28:33 | 24 |
| 11 | Angers | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 20:25 | 23 |
| 12 | Brest | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 24:31 | 22 |
| 13 | Nice | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 25:36 | 21 |
| 14 | Paris FC | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 24:32 | 20 |
| 15 | Le Havre | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 16:24 | 20 |
| 16 | Nantes | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 18:34 | 14 |
| 17 | Auxerre | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14:29 | 12 |
| 18 | Metz | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 21:45 | 12 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 22:4 | 25 |
| 2 | Lens | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 17:4 | 24 |
| 3 | Marseille | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 27:11 | 23 |
| 4 | Lyon | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16:7 | 21 |
| 5 | Strasbourg | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16:5 | 19 |
| 6 | Lille | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17:12 | 19 |
| 7 | Rennes | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 19:11 | 18 |
| 8 | Lorient | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 18:15 | 16 |
| 9 | Monaco | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 18:18 | 16 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19:15 | 15 |
| 11 | Brest | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | 15 |
| 12 | Angers | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14:12 | 14 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 11:9 | 14 |
| 14 | Nice | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:12 | 14 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10:12 | 10 |
| 16 | Paris FC | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12:15 | 9 |
| 17 | Metz | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9:15 | 8 |
| 18 | Nantes | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10:21 | 5 |
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