Nice vs Lorient Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1
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Nice will be seeking a flying start in Ligue 1 after surviving through the playoffs last season. Their campaign starts at home to Lorient, who had a rather positive season. Four times in the last six meetings, these sides drew, and our prediction is for the same.
Nice had a torrid campaign last season, finishing low in the Europa League and Ligue 1, before losing in the French Cup final. Their turnaround came in the relegation playoff, and Les Aiglons will be gunning for a good start, and a better season.
Their poor run occasioned fan unrest, and that is another concern the club will be dealing with. At home, Nice are currently winless in 11 league games, seven ending in draws.
In the last five seasons, Nice failed to win on matchday one, and Lorient will be keen on taking advantage. The visitors had a better season last term, finishing 10th.
However, their form wasn’t too inspiring towards the end of the campaign. They won just two of their last eight league matches, and a better start will be welcome here.
Losing key players in Bamba Dieng and Pablo Pagis doesn’t help as Alexandre Dujeux looks to settle in well. The fact that Lorient have only won once in the last eight games against Nice means Dujeux must plan his debut with much caution.
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Nice v Lorient Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus |
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2.48 | 3.30 | 3.10 |
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2.34 | 3.36 | 3.26 |
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2.41 | 3.26 | 3.02 |
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2.39 | 3.32 | 2.99 |
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2.30 | 3.28 | 3.19 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Nice and Lorient?
Our prediction for the Nice vs Lorient match is: draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/08/2026 between Nice and Lorient in Ligue 1 :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 32.36% for a win of Nice against Lorient with odds of 2.48 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Nice vs Lorient is 34.84% with odds of 3.7 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 32.8% chance ⭐ for a win of Lorient vs Nice with odds of 3.26 at 1xbet.
Nice - Lorient Prediction and Best Odds:
| Nice Lorient Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 34.84% | 3.70 at LSbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 57.22% | 2.22 at Melbet |
| Both Team To Score | 53.33% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw | 14.3% | 5.75 at LSbet |
Nice vs Lorient Form
Nice and Lorient's standings in the Ligue 1
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9
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12 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 |
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10
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11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 |
Nice and Lorient Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 May 2026 - Ligue 1
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 May 2026 - Ligue 1
17 May 2026 - Ligue 1
2 May 2026 - Ligue 1
12 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
21 Mar 2026 - Ligue 1
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
26 May 2026 - Ligue 1
22 May 2026 - French Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Ligue 1
26 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
18 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
5 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
10 May 2026 - Ligue 1
2 May 2026 - Ligue 1
Nice vs Lorient Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
67 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
4 Mar 2026 - French Cup
22 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1
30 Nov 2025 - Ligue 1
19 Apr 2024 - Ligue 1
20 Aug 2023 - Ligue 1
19 Mar 2023 - Ligue 1
Nice against Lorient Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
T. Boulhendi
DefenderM. Abdelmoneim
H. Koutoune
B. Mantsounga
MidfielderA. Camara
I. Camara
N. N`Goumou
I. Jansson
ForwardM. Cho
B. Kamara
DefenderS. Toure
A. Georgen
MidfielderN. Mbamba
P. Katseris
D. Semedo
B. Fadiga
ForwardS. Faye
T. Aiyegun
Missing players
A. Abdi
M. Bombito
MidfielderA. Witsel
M. Sanson
L. Abergel
H. Boudaoui
ForwardM. Amoura
B. Mohamed
Most goals and assists
Nice
Lorient
E. Wahi
(3 Goals)
J. Makengo
(1 Goals)
,
M. Kone
(1 Goals)
, 
N. Mbamba
(1 Goals)
,
I. Balde
(1 Goals)
, 
I. Jensen
(1 Goals)
,
G. Bernardeau
(1 Goals)
, 
S. Diop
(2 Assists)
P. Katseris
(3 Assists)
Nice - Lorient Key Points
- Six of Nice’s last 10 matches ended in draws.
- Lorient posted two wins in their last eight matches.
- Nice drew five times in their last eight home games, winning once.
- These two sides drew four times in their last six meetings.
- Half of Lorient’s last six away matches ended in draws.
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Our Nice vs Lorient Prediction
These two sides will be gunning for fast starts to the season, but there is a lot working against them coming into this game. Nice had a poor season last term and had to secure their Ligue 1 place through the playoffs. Seven of the last nine matches they hosted ended in draws.
Lorient may want to take advantage of Nice’s winless run, but they have also not been superb in their latest competitive matches. In the last eight games, the visitors managed just two wins. With this fixture producing a draw four times in the last six meetings, our prediction for Nice v Auxerre is for a draw.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Nice Lorient
| Nice vs Lorient | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice wins | 2.22 | 2.48 | +11.7% |
| Draw | 3.60 | 3.70 | +2.8% |
| Lorient wins | 3.29 | 3.26 | -0.9% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- A draw is the most likely outcome
- The odds for this bet have increased by 2.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 27.8% and is now 27.0% (-0.8%)
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