Lorient v Nice prediction
Team pages: Lorient · Nice · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Lorient v Nice, Ligue 1 on Sat, 20 Mar 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Lorient host Nice in Ligue 1 on Saturday 20 March (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Lorient have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Six of Lorient’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Lorient’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Lorient have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.25. Lorient have scored seven goals, the fourth-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Lorient have conceded six goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Seven of Nice’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Nice’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Nice have one win, two draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.63 points per game, scoring 0.75 and conceding 1.50. Nice have scored six goals, the third-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Nice have conceded nine goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Lorient (seventh) and Nice (13th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Lorient the stronger side, 33 rating points above Nice (Lorient 1615, Nice 1583, after at least 189 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Lorient are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Nice. The most recent meeting, on 22 August 2026, finished Nice 0–0 Lorient.
Team news
Predicted Lorient XI (3-4-2-1): Y. Mvogo, M. Talbi, N. Adjei, D. Sylla, K. Kouassi, N. Cadiou, A. Avom, T. Le Bris, N. Mbamba, P. Katseris, J. Makengo — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Dembo Sylla (3.5 per match over seven appearances) and Noah Cadiou (3.5 per match over seven appearances, one goal) have been Lorient’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Lorient (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Dembo Sylla averages 1.8 tackles per 90 over 612 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last seven appearances. Noah Cadiou averages 0.6 key passes per 90 over 624 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last seven appearances.
Predicted Nice XI (3-4-2-1): Y. Diouf, X. Mandza, Y. Ndayishimiye, M. Abdelmonem, J. Clauss, A. Witsel, D. Coulibaly, N. Nkounkou, M. Bard, H. Boudaoui, G. Hein — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jonathan Clauss (4.0 per match over seven appearances, one goal and one assist) and Niels Nkounkou (3.5 per match over five appearances) have been Nice’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Nice (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jonathan Clauss averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 608 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last seven appearances. Niels Nkounkou averages 0.4 key passes per 90 over 403 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last five appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Ligue 1 · Stade du Moustoir
- Head-to-head (last 6): Lorient 1 · draws 4 · Nice 1 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Lorient 3W 1D 1L · Nice 2W 1D 2L
Lorient v Nice (Ligue 1): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Lorient for / against | Line | Nice for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.88 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 2.88 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.75 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.13 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.88 for · 12.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.25 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.5 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.5 for · 14.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.5 for · 7.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.25 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.88 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Lorient
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Kone n 8 | 45.4 | 2.2 | 1.7 | — |
| Souleymane Isaak Touré n 8 | 52.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | — |
| I. Baldé n 8 | 63.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | — |
| P. Pagis n 8 | 73.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 | — |
| J. Makengo n 8 | 83.1 | 1.4 | 3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Kone n 8 | 45.4 | 3.5 | 2 |
| B. Dieng n 8 | 54.4 | 3.1 | 1.2 |
| A. Tosin n 8 | 28 | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| P. Pagis n 8 | 73.9 | 2.3 | 0.5 |
| I. Baldé n 8 | 63.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Baldé n 8 | 63.3 | 0.9 | 0 |
| P. Katseris n 8 | 54.5 | 0 | 0.8 |
| M. Kone n 8 | 45.4 | 0.5 | 0 |
| P. Pagis n 8 | 73.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| B. Dieng n 8 | 54.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Avom n 8 | 55 | 3.1 |
| T. Le Bris n 8 | 57 | 2.6 |
| N. Mbamba n 8 | 64.9 | 2.4 |
| A. Faye n 8 | 80.9 | 2.1 |
| P. Katseris n 8 | 54.5 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Y. Mvogo n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
Nice
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Diallo n 6 | 41.8 | 3.2 | 0.4 | — |
| N. Nkounkou n 8 | 55 | 2.3 | 0.6 | — |
| A. Abdi n 8 | 56.9 | 2.2 | 0.2 | — |
| H. Boudaoui n 8 | 47.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 | — |
| E. Pereira n 8 | 37.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Cho n 8 | 38.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| E. Wahi n 8 | 61.6 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Nathan N'Goumou n 8 | 30.9 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| J. Clauss n 8 | 87.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| M. Amoura n 8 | 59.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Diop n 8 | 40.9 | 0 | 0.8 |
| T. Louchet n 8 | 44.9 | 0 | 0.5 |
| J. Clauss n 8 | 87.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| E. Wahi n 8 | 61.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Z. Diallo n 6 | 41.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Nkounkou n 8 | 55 | 3.9 |
| Mohamed Abdelmonem n 8 | 65.8 | 3.4 |
| A. Abdi n 8 | 56.9 | 3.4 |
| H. Boudaoui n 8 | 47.8 | 3.1 |
| A. Mendy n 8 | 71.8 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Y. Diouf n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Lorient v Nice — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-22 Nice 0–0 Lorient
- 2026-03-04 Lorient 0–0 Nice
- 2026-02-22 Nice 3–3 Lorient
- 2025-11-30 Lorient 3–1 Nice
- 2024-04-19 Nice 3–0 Lorient
- 2023-08-20 Lorient 1–1 Nice
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Lorient and Nice?
- In their last 6 meetings, Lorient won 1, Nice won 1 and there were 4 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Lorient and Nice?
- Recent form — Lorient 3W 1D 1L; Nice 2W 1D 2L.
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