Nice vs Lorient Prediction 22 February 2026
🔊 Are Lorient continuing their climb up the league table towards the European competition spots? On Sunday, the "Black and Orange" travel to face Nice, aiming to snatch points from them in the French championship. Lorient have been showcasing impressive consistency recently and are among the league leaders in points gained over the past month, so it won't be an easy task for "Les Aiglons". Read our prediction for this match in our article.
Head-to-Head
📊 Clashes between Nice and Lorient are always fiercely contested. Both teams frequently find the back of the net. In 5 of their last 6 head-to-head encounters, the bet on both teams to score has come through.
Head-to-head statistics Nice - Lorient
Nice Team Overview
🔴 Nice recently changed their head coach, but the results haven't significantly improved. Claude Puel has brought some order to the discipline issues and calmed the situation between players and fans, yet he hasn't solved the core problem of accumulating points. In their last three matches, the "Eaglets" have earned just two points.
⚫ Two draws and a loss to Lyon (0-2) summarize Nice's performance in February. This is clearly not enough for a team that finished last season in the European competition zone, but now finds itself at the bottom of the table. It's worth noting that in their last two fixtures, Nice failed to score a single goal!
Match Results: Nice
Lorient Team Overview
🟠 Lorient are a solid mid-table team in the French championship, who find themselves just shy of the European competition spots due to an unfortunate start to the season. Despite this early setback, Olivier Pantaloni's squad have been performing excellently, with only a few hiccups like the 2-0 defeat to Brest in the 21st round.
⚫ Lorient boast remarkable consistency: just one loss in their last 14 matches across all competitions. In the previous Ligue 1 round, the "Black and Orange" confidently defeated Angers at home (2-0), and a week earlier, they secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France by beating Paris (2-0). Olivier Pantaloni's men are on a high and seem unfazed whether playing at home or away.
Match Results: Lorient
Latest news
Nice
❌ Nice continue to struggle with injuries, facing a packed treatment room and limited options for certain positions. Who will definitely miss the match against Lorient? Mohamed Abdel Monem (knee injury), Isak Jansson (painful knock), Moise Bombito (leg injury), Youssouf Ndayishimiye (knee injury), and Elie Wahi (muscle injury).
Lorient
❌ Lorient have a few players sidelined due to injuries, but these absences aren't considered significant as they've been out for a while and aren't key starters. The players who won't take the pitch for the "Black and Orange" are Bandiougou Fadiga, Benjamin Le Roy, Trevan Sanusi, and Souleymane Isaak Touré.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Jérémy Stinat. Over the course of 100 matches, he averages 3.65 yellow cards per game, with 24 fouls. In 22 Ligue 1 matches, Nice average 2.2 yellow cards per game, while Lorient average 1.8. Given that opponents aren't frequently booked this season, we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Nice's individual goal average in Ligue 1 stands at 1.2 per match, with Lorient posting a similar figure at 1.3. However, matches involving these teams tend to be high-scoring affairs: the hosts average 3 goals, while the visitors average 2.8. Considering these stats, we recommend betting on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In 22 Ligue 1 matches, Nice average 5.1 corners per game, while Lorient average 3.3 over the same period. Claude Puel's side consistently earn more corner kicks than their opponents and show slightly above-average league statistics, so we suggest betting on Nice to win the corner count.
Editorial Prediction
Nice's performance hasn't significantly changed under the new coach-the results remain largely the same, with wins still elusive. Lorient rarely finish a match without securing points, as they have been consistently competitive in recent months. Considering this trend, we suggest betting on the visitors not to lose. We anticipate a strong showing from Lorient and predict a 2-1 victory for them.
Betting Tips: Nice - Lorient
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