Lorient vs Nice Prediction 4 March 2026
🔊 Can Nice challenge Lorient in the Coupe de France? These teams recently clashed in the league, delivering a thrilling encounter with six goals and a draw. What will be the outcome this time? Find a detailed analysis and prediction for this matchup in our article.
Head-to-Head
📊 Lorient and Nice have been involved in high-scoring matches recently, with both sides finding the back of the net. The bet on both teams to score has come through in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head encounters.
Head-to-head statistics Lorient - Nice
Lorient Team Overview
⚫ Lorient started their French Cup journey from the Round of 64 and successfully navigated through three rounds with an impressive goal difference of 12:1. In the Round of 16, the "Black and Orange" faced Paris FC and secured a 2-0 victory. Olivier Pantaloni's side dominated throughout the match, registering seven shots on target and earning a well-deserved win.
🟠 In Ligue 1, Lorient have been remarkably consistent, suffering just one defeat in their last 13 fixtures while picking up points in the rest. Late last month, Olivier Pantaloni's men played away against Nice (3-3) and managed to salvage a draw despite trailing by two goals. The equalizer came in the 90+5th minute. Following this resilient draw, Lorient had another stalemate, this time against Auxerre (2-2).
Match Results: Lorient
Nice Team Overview
⚫ Nice have struggled for consistency this season, especially compared to their rivals, which is perhaps why they've had a change in head coach. Every one of their three matches in the Coupe de France has been a tough battle for Les Aiglons: Saint-Étienne (2-1), Nantes (2-1), and Montpellier (3-2). Against Montpellier, Nice were trailing 0-2 and only began their comeback from the 72nd minute, ultimately securing a hard-fought victory.
🔴 In Ligue 1, Nice's fortunes have been less than ideal-they just can't seem to find their rhythm. Over the last five rounds of Ligue 1, Les Aiglons have failed to secure a single win, which has seriously dented the squad's confidence. In their previous match, Claude Puel's men meekly succumbed to Paris FC (0-1), a team languishing in the lower reaches of the table and not posing much of a threat lately.
Match Results: Nice
Latest news
Lorient
❌ Lorient's key setback ahead of their match against Nice is the injury to defender Arsène Kouassi, who has been sidelined for a week with a leg injury. There are also other players dealing with injuries, though they aren't considered regular starters: Souleymane Isaak Touré, Trevan Sanusi, Benjamin Leroy, and Bandiougou Fadiga.
Nice
❌ Nice face significant absences ahead of their clash with Lorient. Moroccan forward Sofiane Diop is out of the squad due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Additionally, injuries of varying severity will sideline Mohamed Abdel Monem (knee injury), Youssouf Ndayishimiye (leg injury), and Elie Wahi (suffered a painful knock).
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Bastien Dechepy. Over a span of 100 matches, he averages 3.73 yellow cards per game, with 26 fouls. In the last 10 matches, Lorient have averaged 1.4 yellow cards per game, while Nice have averaged 2.2. Both teams have not been frequently cautioned this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Lorient's individual total in the last ten games averages 2 goals per match, while Nice's average is slightly lower at 1.6. The matches involving these teams are high-scoring: the hosts average 3.1, and the visitors average 3.4. Considering this data, we recommend a bet on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In their last 10 matches across all competitions, Lorient have averaged 4.2 corners per game, while Nice have averaged 5.8 in the same period. Claude Puel's side consistently earns more corner kicks than their opponents and shows above-average tournament statistics, so we suggest betting on Nice to win on corners.
Editor's Prediction
We recently witnessed the thrilling encounter between these rivals (3-3) and saw how Nice ran out of steam towards the end. Now, the teams will face off at Lorient's ground, where it will be significantly tougher for the "Eagles." Considering the current consistent form of the "Black and Oranges," we suggest betting on a home win. The anticipated score for this match is 2-1!
Betting Tips: Lorient - Nice
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