Nice are unbeaten in their last four home fixtures against Lorient (2 wins, 2 draws). Half of their last 10 head-to-head meetings have ended in a stalemate, and Lorient enter this match following back-to-back defeats against SV Elversberg and Angers.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 0W-3D-2L · -5 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -1 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs Nice or Draw (Double Chance) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Nice host Lorient at the Allianz Riviera as Ligue 1 action gets underway. Both teams enter the match looking to establish early momentum, with Nice coming off consecutive goalless draws against Hull City and Cagliari, following a 2-0 defeat to Juventus. However, Nice remain undefeated on home soil in recent head-to-head encounters against Lorient, posting two wins and two draws across four home meetings.
Lorient head into this encounter on the back of consecutive defeats, having fallen 4-1 to SV Elversberg and 2-1 to Angers. Despite those recent defensive struggles, Lorient possess attacking potential, having produced a 5-1 win over UNFP earlier in their preparations.
Historically, this fixture has been closely contested, with five of the last ten meetings ending in draws. With Nice holding home advantage and an unbeaten home record against Lorient in recent clashes, the hosts look well placed to avoid defeat.
Key factors
- Nice are undefeated in their last 4 home meetings against Lorient (2 wins, 2 draws).
- 5 of the last 10 head-to-head fixtures between the two sides have ended in draws.
- Lorient have lost their last 2 matches, conceding 6 goals across games against SV Elversberg (4-1) and Angers (2-1).
- Nice have kept clean sheets in 3 of their last 5 fixtures, including back-to-back 0-0 draws.
- Nice will be without L. Abergel, M. Bombito, T. Moffi, and A. Witsel, while Lorient are missing M. Bamba.
Team news
Nice
- L. AbergelKnee Injury
- M. BombitoLeg Injury
- M. SansonSurgery
Team news last updated Sep 5 (4 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Lorient
- M. BambaLacking Match Fitness
Team news last updated Sep 5 (4 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Statistical comparison
Nice at home vs Lorient awayTable context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | RennesEuropa League league stage | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 6 | StrasbourgPlay-offs | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 7 | Stade Brestois 29 | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 8 | Lorient | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Estac Troyes | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| 10 | Marseille | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 11 | Lens | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 12 | Angers | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 13 | Paris Saint Germain | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 14 | Le Mans | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 15 | Nice | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| 16 | Le HavreRelegation Playoffs | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| 17 | ToulouseRelegation | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 18 | AuxerreRelegation | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Nice have won 3 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.6 goals a game, both teams scored in 70% of them.
- 2026-03-04Lorient 0-0 Nice
- 2026-02-22Nice 3-3 Lorient
- 2025-11-30Lorient 3-1 Nice
- 2024-04-19Nice 3-0 Lorient
- 2023-08-20Lorient 1-1 Nice
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