Lorient vs Nice Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Mar 2026

Coupe de France Betting Preview: Lorient vs Nice

Ligue 1 sides Lorient and Nice meet at Stade du Moustoir in this Coupe de France quarter-final, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Wednesday 4 March.

If you agree with our verdict that Lorient can defeat Nice, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of +114 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out on the Full-Time Result market.

Lorient played AJ Auxerre at home in their last game. It was a 2-2 Ligue 1 draw at Stade du Moustoir. Les Merlus enjoyed 50% possession and had five shots on target, while Bamba Dieng scored both of the goals.

Nice lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 Ligue 1 defeat against Paris FC at Stade Jean Bouin. Claude Puel's team had the lion’s share of the ball recording 60% possession and three shots on goal.

In their most recent Coupe de France matches, Lorient won 2-0 when hosting Ligue 1 side Paris FC, with Nice claiming a 3-2 home victory against Ligue 2 outfit Montpellier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-3 Ligue 1 draw when Nice and Lorient last clashed, with the former hosting this head-to-head at Allianz Riviera. It’s finished all square in five of the past 10 H2H games along with three Nice wins and two triumphs for Lorient.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Lorient	24	8	9	7	34	38	-4	34:38	33
15	Nice	24	6	6	12	30	44	-14	30:44	24

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Lorient have 5 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. Olivier Pantaloni's side have averaged 50.3% possession and 4.1 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.1 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 11.5 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Bamba Dieng is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Pablo Pagis and Jean-Victor Makengo both have 3. Darlin Yongwa, Pablo Pagis and Jean-Victor Makengo have the most assists with 1, while goalie Yvon Mvogo has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Nice have 2 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 43.6% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts.

Tom Louchet has top scored with 4, while Sofiane Diop, Elye Wahi and Mohamed-Ali Cho are next on 2. Jonathan Clauss has been chief assist maker on 4, with Maxime Dupe recording one clean sheet in the previous 8 games.

Lorient vs Nice Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Lorient vs Nice fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Lorient with a fair degree of confidence for this Coupe de France clash. This looks a value pick at +114 which means we can secure a healthy return if they’re able to win.

The latest injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Lorient vs Nice Coupe de France & league stats:

• Lorient have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Lorient have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Nice have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Nice have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Nice have lost their last 2 games on the road.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 46.7% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 50-55% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

There are lots of different betting options when it comes to backing Lorient to win. This includes Asian Handicap, Double Result and Result & Both Teams to Score, with bigger odds available.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lorient 2 - 1 Nice

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Lorient which is available at odds of +650. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bamba Dieng to Score +145

Bamba Dieng (Lorient) has been among the goals in back-to-back games. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +145 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Bamba Dieng Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+145

First

+350

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Lorient vs Nice 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.

Some will want to go ahead and back Lorient at +114 to win this Coupe de France encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 47% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. At +230, Nice are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

If you want to side with Lorient winning against Nice, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -118 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is finding it hard to split Unders and Overs. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -161.

The top football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Coupe de France matches. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+235

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+125

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-333

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-118

2 Hcp +0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-104

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+117

Bamba Dieng is the First Goalscorer favourite at +350. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +145.

Bamba Dieng (Lorient)

First

+145

Anytime

+350

Elye Wahi (Nice)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Aiyegun Tosin (Lorient)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Pablo Pagis (Lorient)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Sofiane Diop (Nice)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Kevin Omoruyi (Nice)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Dermane Karim (Lorient)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Mohamed-Ali Cho (Nice)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Gabin Bernardeau (Nice)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Panos Katseris (Lorient)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Kail Boudache (Nice)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Morgan Sanson (Nice)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Hicham Boudaoui (Nice)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Tom Louchet (Nice)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Theo Le Bris (Lorient)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Noah Cadiou (Lorient)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Arthur Avom (Lorient)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Laurent Abergel (Lorient)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Ali Abdi (Nice)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Latest Coupe de France and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Lorient Stats

Nice Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.11 corners awarded and 4.89 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.67 corners awarded and 6.11 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 4.33 corners awarded and 6.11 corners against in the last 9 away matches
• An average of 10.78 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 10.44 corners awarded in the last 9 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 9 away matches

Possession

• An average of 49.44% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 43.67% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 47.89% possession in the last 9 away matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 9 away matches

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