Lorient and Nice face off in the Coupe de France quarter-finals, with the hosts entering the match in far better form. Therefore, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-0 home win. Les Merlus are unbeaten in five (WLWDD) and have been strong at home, averaging 2.20 points per game and scoring 1.80 goals per match. Their expected goals at home (1.35 xG) confirm they create steady chances, while their defence has tightened, conceding only 0.80 goals per home game. Bamba Dieng, who bagged a brace in the recent 2-2 draw with Auxerre, will again be the main attacking threat.
Les Aiglons, meanwhile, continue to struggle with a long injury list, and the effects were clear in their 1-0 defeat to Paris FC. Away from home, they average just 0.60 points per game, scoring only 1.00 goal while conceding 2.00. Their xGA away (1.82) suggests further defensive problems on the road. However, there are no fresh injury worries for the visiting team.
With form, confidence, and fitness on their side, Lorient look well-placed to progress to the semi-finals. Given les Merlus' strong home form and Nice poor away record, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, with additional value on Over 1.5 goals and Lorient to Score First.
This Coupe de France match will be played on Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 19:30.
What is our Lorient vs Nice prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Lorient 2 - 0 Nice
Lorient vs Nice Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Sambou Soumano @ 137 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Sambou Soumano @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Kayyum Alabi @ 125 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Lorient 0 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Lorient +1 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -300 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Lorient to Win @ -188 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Lorient to Win/Lorient to Win @ 240 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Lorient - Yes @ 200 Odds
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View OfferLorient Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwdd | 2.10 |
| Home | dwwwd | 2.20 |
| Away | wwwld | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.60 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.44 | 1.35 | 1.53 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 1.01 | 1.70 |
Nice Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdldl | 1.20 |
| Home | wdwdd | 1.80 |
| Away | lwlll | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.80 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.50 | 1.64 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.61 | 1.40 | 1.82 |
Lorient vs Nice Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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