Lorient vs Nantes Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1
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by Nella Wagah | in Ligue 1 Predictions
Nantes will travel to Lorient for their next Ligue 1 match, looking to boost their survival chances. As ninth-placed Lorient look to solidify their place in the top 10, 16th-placed Nantes hope to close in on safety. Let’s have a look at the match prediction.
Lorient have suffered at home in Nantes’ hands in this fixture. The last seven times they hosted this game, five ended in defeat. This particular one, though, finds Lorient in good shape, having gone unbeaten in 10 matches and winning six.
Across their last five matches, Lorient have comfortably beaten Rennes, Monaco, and Lyon. Such wins position them as a strong unit, and Les Merlus will be positive about Nantes’ visit.
Nantes are hoping to extend their form in this encounter, but their recent form directs otherwise. Les Canaris are coming off two straight defeats in the league, and before then they had been eliminated from the French Cup.
This one finds them sitting in the relegation playoff position but only with a two-point buffer from Auxerre in 17th. A 4-1 defeat at home to Nice last time out left them six points off safety.
Ahmed Kantari’s men’s nerves would settle a bit with three points from this encounter. However, five times in their last six league matches, Nantes suffered defeat. Their only win in that period was, surprisingly, against Marseille.
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Lorient v Nantes Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.91 | 3.6 | 4.4 |
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1.88 | 3.46 | 4.3 |
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1.85 | 3.46 | 4.44 |
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1.9 | 3.4 | 4.33 |
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1.89 | 3.4 | 4.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Lorient and Nantes?
Our prediction for the Lorient vs Nantes match is: Lorient wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 31/01/2026 between Lorient and Nantes in Ligue 1 :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 38.63% for a win of Lorient against Nantes with odds of 1.93 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Lorient vs Nantes is 36.09% with odds of 3.6 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 25.27% chance ⭐ for a win of Nantes vs Lorient with odds of 4.62 at 888Starz.
Lorient - Nantes Prediction and Best Odds:
| Lorient Nantes Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Lorient wins | 38.63% | 1.93 at Tonybet |
| Under 2.5 | 51.45% | 2 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 74.17% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Lorient/Lorient | 13.95% | 3 at Bet365 |
Lorient vs Nantes Form
Lorient and Nantes's standings in the Ligue 1
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9
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45 | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | -3 |
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17
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23 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | -23 |
Lorient and Nantes Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
16 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
10 Jan 2026 - French Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
20 Dec 2025 - French Cup
14 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
7 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
30 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
9 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
29 Oct 2025 - Ligue 1
19 Oct 2025 - Ligue 1
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
16 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
10 Jan 2026 - French Cup
20 Dec 2025 - French Cup
14 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
23 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
18 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
11 Jan 2026 - French Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
21 Dec 2025 - French Cup
12 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
18 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
11 Jan 2026 - French Cup
6 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
23 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
2 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2026 - Ligue 1
21 Dec 2025 - French Cup
12 Dec 2025 - Ligue 1
30 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
8 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
24 Oct 2025 - Ligue 1
Lorient vs Nantes Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
33 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
23 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
7 Aug 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
24 Feb 2024 - Ligue 1
23 Sept 2023 - Ligue 1
12 Feb 2023 - Ligue 1
11 Sept 2022 - Ligue 1
Lorient against Nantes Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
B. Kamara
DefenderL. Leaudais
N. Adjei
D. Karim
A. Ebong
J. Mvuka
ForwardS. Soumano
B. Mohamed
T. Sanusi
P. Carlgren
DefenderM. Acapandie
U. Radakovic
C. Awaziem
MidfielderF. Coquelin
M. Kaba
D. Assoumani
B. Guirassy
ForwardY. El Arabi
Missing players
D. Yongwa
S. Toure
A. Faye
MidfielderB. Fadiga
P. Katseris
ForwardT. Aiyegun
D. Machado
T. Tati
Most goals and assists
Lorient - Nantes Key Points
- Nantes are winless in their last three outings.
- Nantes lost five of their last six Ligue 1 matches.
- Lorient are on three straight wins ahead of this game.
- In their last 10 matches, Lorient are unbeaten, winning six.
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Our Lorient vs Nantes Prediction
Lorient are one of the form teams at the moment in Ligue 1, and they will be sure to carry their momentum into this encounter. Hosting this match hasn’t always delivered to their targets, but their current form suggests they should overcome Nantes.
While Lorient take into this game a 10-match unbeaten run, Nantes have lost five of their last six in Ligue 1. The visitors are coming off a heavy defeat at the hands of Nice and will still fit in as underdogs here. Our prediction for Lorient v Nantes is that Lorient wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Lorient Nantes
| Lorient vs Nantes | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorient wins | 1.79 | 1.93 | +7.8% |
| Draw | 3.35 | 3.6 | +7.5% |
| Nantes wins | 4.7 | 4.62 | -1.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Lorient is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 7.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 55.9% and is now 51.8% (-4.1%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.