Nice and Lorient face each other at the Allianz Riviera in the opening round of the Ligue 1 season, with both sides looking to start the campaign on a positive note. Nice have struggled in front of goal during preseason and failed to win their previous three matches. The hosts have also undergone significant changes, with Vanhoutte, Boga, Balde, and Louchet leaving the club. Axel Witsel and Gauthier Hien are among the most notable arrivals.
Lorient, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Elversberg in their final warm-up fixture. They have generally enjoyed a decent run of form, winning five of their last 10 matches, while their away record is particularly encouraging, with three wins from their previous five road games. However, the departure of left winger Pablo Pagis to Paris FC represents a significant blow to their attacking options.
As Nice have turned their Allianz Riviera into a real fortress, Home Win should be considered, alongside Nice to Win to Nil and Under 3.5 goals (Nice have seen 3.5+ goals in only 2 of their last 10).
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Nice vs Lorient prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Nice 1 - 0 Lorient
Nice vs Lorient Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 240 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Gauthier Hein @ 240 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Gauthier Hein @ 700 Odds
- To be Booked: Melvin Bard @ 240 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Nice 0 @ -143 Odds
- European Handicap: Nice +1 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Nice to Win @ -150 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Nice to Win/Nice to Win @ 300 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Nice - Yes @ 200 Odds
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View OfferNice Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldldwwwldd | 1.30 |
| Home | dww | 2.33 |
| Away | lldwldd | 0.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 67% | 14% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 3.00 | 1.71 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 2.67 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.33 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 30% | 33% | 29% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 67% | 57% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 33% | 57% |
| Expected Goals | 1.47 | 1.89 | 1.22 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.26 | 1.25 | 1.27 |
Lorient Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldwlwwwll | 1.60 |
| Home | wllwl | 1.20 |
| Away | dwwwl | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.60 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.06 | 1.13 | 0.99 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.47 | 1.32 | 1.63 |
Nice vs Lorient Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Nice (39%)
28 Matches
Lorient (25%)
Nice vs Lorient Past Results
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