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 14:00 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.

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	26	9	10	7	37	40	-3	37:40	37
17	Nantes	25	4	5	16	22	42	-20	22:42	17

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Lorient confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Yvon Mvogo (GK), Bamo Meite, Montassar Talbi, Igor Silva, Theo Le Bris, Noah Cadiou, Laurent Abergel, Arsene Kouassi, Jean-Victor Makengo, Bamba Dieng, Pablo Pagis.

Nantes confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Anthony Lopes (GK), Kelvin Amian, Ali Yousef Musrati, Nicolas Cozza, Fabien Centonze, Ibrahima Sissoko, Johann Lepenant, Louis Leroux, Remy Cabella, Matthis Abline, Mostafa Mohamed.

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:

• Lorient have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Lorient have won 2 consecutive games.
• Nantes have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Nantes have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Nantes have lost their last 2 games.

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.

There are lots of ways to get with Lorient beyond the match winner market. This includes backing them to be leading at half-time and full-time and on the Asian Handicap.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lorient 2 - 0 Nantes

There are odds of +575 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

Top Pick: Jean Victor Makengo Over 1.5 Shots -141

Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient) has recorded over 1.5 shots in three straight Ligue 1 matches on home soil. There is odds of -141 available when it comes to this Player Shots wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Jean Victor Makengo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+360

First

+800

Shots

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

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Bamba Dieng to Score +190

Bamba Dieng (Lorient) has registered two goals in his past five Ligue 1 matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +190 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Bamba Dieng Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+440

Shots

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Lorient Under 5.5 Corners -149

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lorient

Total

9.20 3.00 6.20

Home

8.11 3.00 5.11

Away

8.70 3.30 5.40

Nantes

Total

7.70 2.50 5.20

Home

8.40 3.00 5.40

Away

10.00 3.10 6.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+106

Under 9.5

-152

Lorient Corners

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-149

Nantes Corners

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-192

X

+650

2

+195

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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 55% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -123 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 +335.

You can choose between Lorient -0.5 at -123 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. For the Both Teams to Score betting option, it’s up in the air odds-wise as to whether Yes or No will be the end result.

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Full-Time Result

1

-123

X

+255

2

+335

Half-Time Result

1

+135

X

+120

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-385

X2

-109

Draw No Bet

1

-313

2

+200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-123

2 Hcp +0.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-132

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-116

Those interested in Sambou Soumano to find the net anytime can get +160, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +390.

Sambou Soumano (Lorient)

First

+160

Anytime

+390

Bamba Dieng (Lorient)

First

+190

Anytime

+440

Aiyegun Tosin (Lorient)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Matthis Abline (Nantes)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Pablo Pagis (Lorient)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Dermane Karim (Lorient)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Joel Mvuka (Lorient)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Ignatius Ganago (Nantes)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Panos Katseris (Lorient)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Noah Cadiou (Lorient)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Remy Cabella (Nantes)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Isaak Touré (Lorient)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Theo Le Bris (Lorient)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Arthur Avom (Lorient)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Laurent Abergel (Lorient)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Montassar Talbi (Lorient)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Louis Leroux (Nantes)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Johann Lepenant (Nantes)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Kan Guy Arsène Kouassi (Lorient)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Igor Silva (Lorient)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Sambou Soumano (Lorient)

Over 3.5

+114

Under 3.5

-

Matthis Abline (Nantes)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-

Pablo Pagis (Lorient)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Bamba Dieng (Lorient)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Dermane Karim (Lorient)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Louis Leroux (Nantes)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Montassar Talbi (Lorient)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Laurent Abergel (Lorient)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Noah Cadiou (Lorient)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Arthur Avom (Lorient)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Theo Le Bris (Lorient)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Remy Cabella (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Johann Lepenant (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Lorient have not lost at Stade du Moustoir in the past seven matches. Les Merlus have managed four victories, four draws and one loss in the last 9 home matches, recording an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.67.

Nantes have four draws, four defeats and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Nantes beat Lorient 1-0 when the teams last met at Stade du Moustoir. Nantes have triumphed in three of the previous 4 H2H meetings at Stade du Moustoir, while Lorient have won once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Lorient Home Stats		4-4-1	3.67	2.00	1.67	5	4	7	2
Nantes Away Stats		2-4-4	2.30	0.90	1.40	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Lorient vs Nantes Lineups & Team News

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