The excitement builds as Nice and Lorient prepare to compete in the France Ligue 1 on 22.08.2026. This match is a highlight of the season, with both teams closely matched in skill and determination. Explore our expert analysis detailing the strengths and weaknesses of Nice and Lorient, complete with past performance statistics and player highlights. Our prediction could be the key to your next successful bet—don't overlook it!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Stade Brestois 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | Lorient | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | Le Havre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8 | Lille | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 9 | Nice | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 10 | Lyon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Nice vs Lorient
x 8Nice vs Lorient Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe de France | Lorient | Nice | 04.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Lorient | 22.02.2026 | 3-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Lorient | Nice | 30.11.2025 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Lorient | 19.04.2024 | 3-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Lorient | Nice | 20.08.2023 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Lorient | 19.03.2023 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lorient | Nice | 30.10.2022 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Lorient | 17.04.2022 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lorient | Nice | 22.09.2021 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Lorient | Nice | 14.03.2021 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Hull City | Nice | 15.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cagliari | Nice | 08.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Juventus | Nice | 31.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Marseille | Nice | 25.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Nice | Nimes | 18.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Saint Etienne | 29.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 26.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Coupe de France | Lens | Nice | 22.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Metz | 17.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Nice | 10.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Elversberg | Lorient | 15.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Angers | Lorient | 08.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lorient | UNFP | 04.08.2026 | 5-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Guingamp | Lorient | 25.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lorient | Nantes | 18.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Concarneau | Lorient | 11.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lorient | Le Havre | 17.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Metz | Lorient | 10.05.2026 | 0-4 |
| Ligue 1 | Paris Saint Germain | Lorient | 02.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lorient | Strasbourg | 26.04.2026 | 2-3 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Nice vs Lorient
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Nice vs Lorient
This one has all the ingredients of a classic. Nice host Lorient in a Ligue 1 fixture that looks straightforward on paper — but the data tells a far more interesting story.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Nice, playing at home, should cruise to three points. Yes, they sit 9th in the table, but Lorient are currently 5th. The visitors arrive with genuine momentum and a very real belief they can leave the Allianz Riviera with something.
Here's what you need to watch for. The head-to-head record between these two sides is absolutely wild. Their last Ligue 1 meeting ended 3-3. The one before that saw Lorient win 3-1 away. Only one of their last five league encounters produced fewer than three total goals. Goals follow these teams around like a shadow.
That's the surprising statistical insight that should immediately catch your eye. The Over 2.5 goals market looks genuinely compelling here. I'd be surprised if this stays tight. Both sides play with attacking intent, and this fixture historically delivers entertainment.
Lorient's strike partnership of Brice Dieng and P. Pagis — both on 10 goals each — gives them real firepower. Together they've been lethal. Nice's defensive concerns are real too, with Bombito questionable through a leg injury and Boudaoui also doubtful. That's two key players potentially absent, and Lorient's attackers will fancy their chances against a weakened backline.
For Nice, right-back J. Clauss leads the team with six assists this season. His overlapping runs will be crucial in breaking down what is a physically demanding Lorient defensive unit. The wide channels could decide this entire game.
Nice's preseason form is also worth noting — they lost to Juventus and Strasbourg conceded three against them. Sharp preseason preparation this was not. Lorient, by contrast, look sharper heading into the new campaign.
My prediction? Lorient to win, 2-1. They have the goals, the momentum, and a Nice side carrying injury doubts in defence. At odds of 3.25, Lorient represent genuine value here. The Both Teams to Score market also looks very attractive given what history consistently tells us about this fixture.
Saturday night football at its most unpredictable. Buckle up — this one won't disappoint.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sanson | France | 32 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| Y. Ndayishimiye | Burundi | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 79 |
| H. Boudaoui | Algeria | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 61 |
| Y. Diouf | France | 26 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 74 |
| Dante | Brazil | 42 | Defender | 188 | 87 |
| J. Clauss | France | 33 | Defender | 178 | 69 |
| T. Moffi | Nigeria | 27 | Attacker | 188 | 87 |
| Tiago Gouveia | Portugal | 25 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| M. Bard | France | 25 | Defender | 173 | 65 |
| M. Viti | Italy | 24 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| Mohamed Abdelmonem | Egypt | 27 | Defender | 183 | 78 |
| A. Mendy | France | 22 | Defender | 187 | 75 |
| B. Bouanani | Algeria | 21 | Attacker | 177 | 68 |
| L. Monteiro Alvarenga | France | 22 | Defender | 185 | 71 |
| B. Żelazowski | Poland | 21 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 73 |
| A. Doumbouya | France | 19 | Defender | 182 | 72 |
| Abdulay Bah | Sierra Leone | 20 | Defender | 195 | 80 |
| Bernard Nguene | Cameroon | 20 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| T. Bruyère | France | 20 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 72 |
| Brad-Hamilton Mantsounga | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Silva | Brazil | 30 | Defender | 173 | 66 |
| L. Abergel | France | 33 | Midfielder | 185 | 65 |
| B. Leroy | France | 37 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 75 |
| B. Kamara | Senegal | 29 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 92 |
| G. Kalulu | Congo DR | 28 | Defender | 178 | 78 |
| M. Talbi | Tunisia | 28 | Defender | 190 | 81 |
| A. Tosin | Benin | 28 | Attacker | 179 | 75 |
| S. Soumano | Senegal | 25 | Attacker | 182 | 69 |
| D. Yongwa | Cameroon | 25 | Defender | 177 | 65 |
| J. Mvuka | Norway | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 66 |
| B. Fadiga | France | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| F. Mendy | Senegal | 25 | Defender | 191 | 76 |
| M. Bamba | Côte d'Ivoire | 24 | Attacker | 185 | 75 |
| P. Pagis | France | 23 | Attacker | 181 | 70 |
| D. Karim | Togo | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| P. Katseris | Greece | 25 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| A. Avom | Cameroon | 21 | Midfielder | 185 | n/a |
| K. Kouassi | Côte d'Ivoire | 21 | Midfielder | 188 | n/a |
| S. Siba | France | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Leaudais | France | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Nice vs Lorient match odds
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