Nice vs Lorient Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
Nice vs Lorient Predictions
The draw can be a favourable outcome when wagering Lorient +0.5 at an Asian Handicap price of -127. They should be able to avoid a loss against Nice and this wager has the numbers to secure a return.
Take a closer look at our complete Nice vs Lorient betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Nice clash with Lorient at Allianz Riviera, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 22 August.
Nice, who finished 16th in the 2025/26 Ligue 1 with 32 points from 34 matches, played out a 0-0 home draw against Metz at Allianz Riviera in their last league game. Les Aiglons had 49% possession and registered four shots on target.
Their season ended in disappointment at Stade de France, where Nice suffered a 3-1 defeat to Lens in the Coupe de France final.
Lorient finished 10th in Ligue 1 last season with 45 points from 34 matches. They ended their campaign with a 2-0 home defeat to Le Havre at Stade du Moustoir. Alexandre Dujeux's side enjoyed 60% possession but managed just two shots on target.
H2H: Penalty Shoot-out Joy for Nice in Previous H2H
Nice beat Lorient away when the teams last met. It was a penalty shootout Coupe de France win (0-0 after 90 mins) at Stade du Moustoir. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  Lorient |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 14 |  Nice |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3:6 | 5 |
1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Nice have had 41.9% possession, 383.4 passes and 5.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.3 corners.
Elye Wahi and Ali Abdi are the leading goalscorers with 2, while Sofiane Diop has 1. Dante, Jonathan Clauss and Elye Wahi are top assists makers with 1, while goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf has kept 3 clean sheets.
Lorient have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 4.2 shots on goal, 9.6 attempts and 1.4 goals. Les Merlus average 45.0% possession, 412.0 passes, 3.8 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 12.9 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.
Bamba Dieng is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Noah Cadiou, Arthur Avom, Aiyegun Tosin and Pablo Pagis have 2. Pablo Pagis is top assists provider with 4, while Yvon Mvogo has recorded 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Nice confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Yehvann Diouf (GK), Antoine Mendy, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Xavier Mandza, Jonathan Clauss, Djibril Coulibaly, Everton, Melvin Bard, Gauthier Hein, Sofiane Diop, Zoumana Diallo.
Lorient confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Yvon Mvogo (GK), Dembo Sylla, Montassar Talbi, Nathaniel Adjei, Theo Le Bris, Noah Cadiou, Arthur Avom, Arsene Kouassi, Jean-Victor Makengo, Gabin Bernardeau, Mamadou Kone.
Main Match Prediction
We’re taking Lorient on the Asian Handicap with +0.5 goal start. The away team can either triumph or secure a draw in this Ligue 1 encounter, with this wager looking like value at -127.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the Ligue 1 experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Lorient
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +450 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Aiyegun Tosin (Lorient) has racked up at least one shot on goal in his past two Ligue 1 matches away from home. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Shots on Target line and there are odds of -135 up for grabs.
Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient) has scored three goals in his past ten Ligue 1 matches on the road. It’s worth a gamble on the +400 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
It has now been three consecutive Nice games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered, while two Lorient away matches on the bounce have had the same outcome. The two teams should be able to cover the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -100 are on offer.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder picks are Lorient with the +0.5 Asian Handicap, both teams to find the net combined with Over 10.5 corners.
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Nice vs Lorient 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.
The bookmakers have Nice at +112 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 47% chance of winning this Ligue 1 clash based on the betting odds. Lorient are regarded as the least likely winner at +230.
There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Lorient are +132 here. However, if you want to back favourites Nice, then -192 is on offer.
The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -137 on the Both Teams to Score market.
You can find hundreds of markets for every Ligue 1 game, with the best betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.
Zoumana Diallo is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +440, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 Ligue 1 matches only.
Nice are unbeaten over their previous three games at Allianz Riviera. Les Aiglons have seven draws and three losses in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
Lorient have racked up four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
The most recent Allianz Riviera meeting saw Nice draw 3-3 with Lorient. Nice have won two of the past 5 H2H matches at Allianz Riviera, with the draw occurring three times.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Home Stats |
0-7-3 | 2.50 | 0.80 | 1.70 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
| Lorient Away Stats |
3-4-3 | 2.70 | 1.50 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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
- Coupe de France: 04/03 2026 Lorient 5 Nice 6
- Ligue 1: 22/02 2026 Nice 3 Lorient 3
- Ligue 1: 30/11 2025 Lorient 3 Nice 1
- Ligue 1: 19/04 2024 Nice 3 Lorient 0
- Ligue 1: 20/08 2023 Lorient 1 Nice 1
- Ligue 1: 19/03 2023 Nice 1 Lorient 1
- Ligue 1: 30/10 2022 Lorient 1 Nice 2
- Ligue 1: 17/04 2022 Nice 2 Lorient 1
- Ligue 1: 22/09 2021 Lorient 1 Nice 0
- Ligue 1: 14/03 2021 Lorient 1 Nice 1
Nice League Stats
Lorient League Stats
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 defeats and 7 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 6.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches
Nice vs Lorient Lineups & Team News
The Nice vs Lorient team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 along with up-to-date injury news.
Nice Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Lorient Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Nice Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Lorient Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Nice Substitutes
- 5Mohamed Abdelmonem
- 21Isak Jansson
- 22Issiaga Camara
- 25Mohamed-Ali Cho
- 29Nathan N'Goumou
- 38Aboulaye Camara
- 77Teddy Boulhendi
- 84Hamza Koutoune
Lorient Substitutes
- 2Alec Georgen
- 7Bandiougou Fadiga
- 15Aiyegun Tosin
- 19Souleymane Faye
- 21Bingourou Kamara
- 23Daniel Semedo
- 72Noah Mbamba
- 77Panos Katseris
Previous Nice Lineups
Previous Lorient Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Nice Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Olivier Pantaloni
Lorient Player Stats & Squad
Ligue 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 13 |
| 2 | Lyon | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10:2 | 11 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8:3 | 11 |
| 4 | Lille | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 5 | Rennes | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 6 | PSG | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:7 | 8 |
| 7 | Angers | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10:10 | 7 |
| 9 | Le Mans | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9:9 | 6 |
| 10 | Auxerre | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:12 | 6 |
| 11 | Brest | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:8 | 5 |
| 12 | Lorient | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 13 | Toulouse | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:9 | 5 |
| 14 | Nice | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 5 |
| 15 | Lens | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:9 | 4 |
| 16 | Troyes | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:11 | 4 |
| 17 | Marseille | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7:8 | 3 |
| 18 | Le Havre | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4:7 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Paris FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Rennes | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 4 | Monaco | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 5 | Auxerre | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 6 | Le Mans | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 7 | Nice | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 8 | Lille | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 9 | Strasbourg | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 10 | Marseille | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:5 | 3 |
| 11 | Lens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Angers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 13 | Toulouse | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 14 | Lorient | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 15 | Brest | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 16 | Le Havre | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 17 | Troyes | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 18 | PSG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
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